# How to Prevent Slips on Porch Stairs
If you've ever accidentally fallen down a slippery staircase, you know just how dangerous an improperly finished surface can be. On porch steps especially, slipping is a common occurrence. With the application of a water-based, nonslip sealant, however, you can coat the steps and increase the traction. Most nonslip sealants work on a variety of materials and even can go over an existing varnish coat.
Things You'll Need
- Broom
- Bucket
- Soap
- Water
- Hose
- Nonslip sealant
- Paint roller
- Nylon brush
Instructions
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Brush debris and dirt from the stairs with a broom.
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Mix water and soap in a plastic bucket and work the solution into the stairs with a nylon-bristle brush. This will help remove oil and grease deposits and make the application of the sealant more effective.
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Rinse off the porch stairs with a garden hose and then wait for the stairs to completely dry before continuing.
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Stir the nonslip sealant and pour it into a paint tray.
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Work a paint roller through the sealant so that it is evenly coated and then roll the sealant evenly onto the stairs in a thin coating. Roll in one direction to avoid leaving a textured pattern. Allow the sealant to dry for 48 hours before using the stairs.
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Previous:
Exterior Home Repair
- How to Waterproof Stairs
- How to Brace a Concrete Porch
- How to Jack Up a Porch
- How to Frame Porch Stairs
- How to Fix a Porch Support Post
- How to Repair Concrete Porch Corners
- How to Break Up Concrete Stairs
- How to Fix Scratches on Sandstone Stairs
- How to Repair a Brick Porch's Stairs
- How to Seal a Front Brick Porch
- How to Add a Railing to Porch Stairs
- How to Brick a Porch
