teak stairs

[wmfels]

im refinishing the teak stairs to the bridge, wondering if anyone knows where a person can get tread protectors suitable for outdoor use the vinyl ones on ebay say for indoor use only. any suggestions?

[REBrueckner]

Marine stories typically have non skid stick-on strips. But the edges of those seem to lift after a winter or two and begin to look sloppy.

[lumina]

Hi All,

To negate the slipperiness issue when we did our teak swim platform 2 seasons ago and the steps from the cockpit to the flybridge we added micro silica to the last coat which disappears in the varnish but when dry leaves a slightly gritty surface.

It takes enons to wear out and lets the full beauty of the teak out.

[boatwright]

if your varnishing you can tape off a patteren and use nonskid with varnish. do not use a your good brush

[aquacraig@shaw.ca]

The non-slip strips sold at home cheapo for bathtubs might be a good choice?

[wmfels]

hmmm non skid in the varnish....why didnt i think of that?

[lumina]

Hi All,

WM, If you'd like me to find the exact product we used I'll be happy to rummage around down stairs, I think I know where it is in the plethora of boat stuff.

[wmfels]

hi gene, if you find yourself down there id greatly appreciate it! thanks, marc