What type of paint can I use on my ramp?

by Susan

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I have water sealed my wheelchair ramp several times, but I'd like to know what other types of paint I could use on it to protect it from the sun (which we have a lot of here in AZ.

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Rose Broadway on May 03, 2018

I'm going to send you several of these to look over. I noticed many use non-skid paint on the ramps.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=paint+wheelchair+ramp

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- Susan on May 03, 2018
  
  Thank you I'll read these articles.
  
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Linda Sikut on May 03, 2018

Hi Susan,
I was also going to suggest a non-skid paint, but as I was looking over the available articles I found one that is very important for your safety. Please read the website article below before making any purchase or trying to make a DIY grit paint. Wishing you the best.
https://www.safetystep.com/anti-slip-paints-have-their-uses-but-not-on-stairs-and-ramps/

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- Susan on May 03, 2018
  
  I was reading about this and wondered if it is not sold in the US? I can just imagine the cost of shipping. But thank you, I will research it further.
  
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Cynthia H on May 04, 2018

Could a canopy or other shading be added? Use a high quality outdoor paint and sealer.

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- Susan on May 04, 2018
  
  Thanks, my mobile home awning covers about 1/2 of it but the sun still reaches most of it. Is made from wood, not metal by my husband's son about 6 years ago. The wood is starting to feel parched (dried out) to a point I'm afraid it will start to disintegrate. I can't afford to replace it, so just hoping to find another protectant from the suns rays.
  
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- Cynthia H on May 04, 2018
  
  Paint and sealer then, I think.
  
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