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raycarey

one of our dogs went flying off the front patio yesterday, and it's only a matter of time before i do the same.

can someone recommend a clear coating which can be used on tiles that become slippery when wet?

ideally it would be something without a lot of 'grit' in it, but if that's impossible get here, so be it.

thanks.

jandajoy

Anti-slip deck paint.

google it.

we used it successfully on boat decks. Should work on tiles.

raycarey

sure, but is it readily available here...and under which brand name.

Perota

Why don't you ask your dog to use the back door ?

Happyman

I seem to recall that International do an antislip paint ( with micro glass beads in it ) in a clear epoxy 2 pack base .

Or was it Jotan ???

chitown

If you do, would you please post some pics?

DrAndy

try googling "tiles slippery"

I suppose the main problem will be finding the products in Thailand

Norton

An alternative. Depending on the size of your patio, it might be better, faster, cheaper to simply replace the tile with non slip tile.

raycarey

thanks norton, but there's no way i'm putting down new tiles.

i'm not a home construction or DIY expert, but i would have thought that a quart of some clear substance could be bought in a home appliance store which is 'painted' on the tiles.

dirtydog

Acid etch them, makes the tiles look crap though.

richie22

I did it 7 weeks ago today.Slipped on a wet floor and tore the cartilage in my knee,still on crutches.
You could use clear varnish with fine sand added but it is not very hard wearing.You need to find a chandlery and buy some anti slip deck paint

DrAndy

wear Spiderman shoes

if the area you walk over normally is fairly restricted, you could just do something over that bit rather than doing the whole patio

oldgit

Teach the dog to read, then put this sign up.

zubber

they are dangerous ,buddy i know slipped on his tiles and broke his hip ,so a long healing and now he walks with a limp .how many have killed themselves in pattaya slipping in the bathroom and bashing heads ?

S Landreth

Ray you might want to try this first.

At Home Pro (near their paint department) look for their “tape” isle. You’ll see masking tape,…..blue tape,...electrical tape, etc. You will also find a tape that is clear in color, with a coarse (non slip) side (it’s about 3 inches wide). It is mostly used on stairs.

It doesn’t cost too much and if it comes up once a year,…just reapply it.

No big deal (clean and simple),…………….saves the look of your tile out front, apply it in less than 10 minuets after getting home with it.

I would set the strips about 10 inches apart (maybe as wide as your front door) from the front door to the end of the porch.

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Norton

Saw this stuff at the local Tesco. Think it was the 2" width. 3M Brand.

Master Stop Anti-Slip Products from Martinson-Nicholls, Inc.

raycarey

interesting.

any idea how will it hold up once it gets wet?

Norton

They use similar stuff on the decks of ships so should be fairly durable.

superman

'Homepro' sell anti slip adhesive tape for such a purpose. They sell two products it's expensive so I buy the cheap one. The adhesive backing is shit so once I pull off the waxed paper cover I spread, evenly, clear silicone on it and it improves the adherance. It works in our house.

DrAndy

so what about the more expensive one?