They're 8/4 oak finished in water-based floor product. That cannot change,
since all I want to do is sand lightly and add another coat or two. The
question--is there a method that will reduce their slipperiness? Twice I've
gone down them a lot faster than I had planned. So far no damage, but I'd
sure like to not roll the dice once more. I won't add sand or some other
grit, and LOML is opposed toe using any stick-on edge strips. Any other
ideas?
--
Bob Schmall
Not one shred of evidence exists that life is serious.
Richard Feynman
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try the products yourecommended.
Bob
"Bob Schmall" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> They're 8/4 oak finished in water-based floor product. That cannot change,
> since all I want to do is sand lightly and add another coat or two. The
> question--is there a method that will reduce their slipperiness? Twice
I've
> gone down them a lot faster than I had planned. So far no damage, but I'd
> sure like to not roll the dice once more. I won't add sand or some other
> grit, and LOML is opposed toe using any stick-on edge strips. Any other
> ideas?
> --
> Bob Schmall
> Not one shred of evidence exists that life is serious.
> Richard Feynman
>
>
"Bob Schmall" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> They're 8/4 oak finished in water-based floor product. That cannot change,
> since all I want to do is sand lightly and add another coat or two. The
> question--is there a method that will reduce their slipperiness? Twice
I've
> gone down them a lot faster than I had planned. So far no damage, but I'd
> sure like to not roll the dice once more. I won't add sand or some other
> grit, and LOML is opposed toe using any stick-on edge strips. Any other
> ideas?
> --
> Bob Schmall
> Not one shred of evidence exists that life is serious.
> Richard Feynman
>
>
You can try a "non-skid" floor wax or a product like:
http://ndclean.com/skidsafe.html
A buddy of mine rented a home with hardwood floors and stairs. One of his
roommates used Pledge after sweeping - you needed to wear a crash helmet
when visiting:)
"Bob Schmall" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> They're 8/4 oak finished in water-based floor product. That cannot change,
> since all I want to do is sand lightly and add another coat or two. The
> question--is there a method that will reduce their slipperiness?
(snip) You can add fine sand to the final coat to add some grip. Try it on
a small sample to see if you're happy with the "look".
Jimbo
On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:08:05 -0600, "Bob Schmall" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>They're 8/4 oak finished in water-based floor product. That cannot change,
>since all I want to do is sand lightly and add another coat or two. The
>question--is there a method that will reduce their slipperiness? Twice I've
>gone down them a lot faster than I had planned. So far no damage, but I'd
>sure like to not roll the dice once more. I won't add sand or some other
>grit, and LOML is opposed toe using any stick-on edge strips. Any other
>ideas?
go to your local janitorial supply house and ask for one of the
non-slip non-skid cross linked acryllic finishes.