A DIY Non-Skid Coating for a Fiberglass Shower Stall Pan

A small amount of built-up shampoo, soap or body oil residue can turn a fiberglass or shower stall pan into a potential slipping hazard. Some fiberglass shower stall pans are manufactured with fibers built into the weave of the material that help provide traction and prevent slipping. However, not all shower stall pans have this safety feature. In the past, options were limited to small gritty strips that adhered to the bottom of the shower stall pan or bath tub. But nowadays, there are a number nonslip epoxy coatings that do-it-yourselfers can apply at home in a day.

Pumice stone
Shower cleaner
Scrub brush
Dry towels
Nonslip epoxy coating -- available at home improvement stores
Flat-head screwdriver
Paint stick
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Select a nonslip coating that matches the color of the shower pan.
- 2
  Use a pumice stone to carefully remove any ingrained water rings or rust marks from the surface. Lightly rub the pumice stone, like an eraser, to wipe away the rings or marks. Be careful not to scrub too hard, as it can scratch some surfaces, including fiberglass.
- 3
  Rinse the pumice residue, and then clean the shower stall bottom thoroughly with shower cleaner and a scrub brush.
- 4
  Dry out the inside of the shower stall completely with clean towels.
- 5
  Open the container of nonslip safety epoxy, and mix it well with a paint stirrer stick.
- 6
  Apply a single, even coat of the epoxy to the shower stall bottom with the paintbrush.
- 7
  Allow the epoxy to dry for at least two hours, and then add a second coat. Allow the second coat at least three hours to dry before using the shower.

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