Describe you 'Slippery Slope' Experiences
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Gravel Pathway w/part slight slope - How to add steps??
Comments (20)My mental picture was stone framing. one or several uniform pieces of managable size fronting each step and cut into the soil for stability. By this I mean that the bottom of the stone at the front of the step should be burried below the dirt of the next lower step by several inches. The gravel would have to be level with the top of the stone. I think wood would clash as much as brick with the upper portion. I also recomend some of the little solar lights next to each step to call attention to it and illuminate it at night. Cement can be used as mortar to hold it together better. Since you said it is only about 10' in length, get a level, a straight board longer than 10', and a tape measure. A partner would help too. place one end of the board at the point where you want the uphill end of the steps to begin. set the level on top of the board and lift the lower end until level. Measure the distance between the board and the ground at the low end. mark the board at this point where you measured. Then measure the length along the board to this mark. now you have the length and height of the entire set of steps and can divide it evenly, instead of "eyeballing it". Even height is safer, though eyeballing it may be more natural looking. The stone should be no more uneven than rough cut stone for the same reason. I also suggest keeping extra gravel to maintain the levelness of the steps to avoid that tripping lip effect as the gravel settles, compacts, and vanishes over time. You may also wish to get LOCAL advise on stability issues with the soil. You may need to place gravel under the stone framing, or use concrete to stabilize it due to climate and soil conditions. Ziggy...See MoreHow to reduce porcelain tile slipperiness
Comments (32)Anna in TX and Enduring - LOL! Kudzu we're so happy to be part of your "intervention". I went through this too, argued with my GC, DH, etc. that I wanted the larger tile in the floor. People here on GW educated me to look at the options to make it safer. I don't have pictures yet as the floor tiling will begin on Mon, but our tile contractor cut my large format into smaller rectangles to match the scale of the large ones, kind of like a miniature version of them. Obviously the labor will be more to place those as they are not on mesh sheets, but they are very meticulous even with the large tiles, so even if I bought the 2x2 matching tiles, it might not have gone any faster. The 2x2s available in our tile also reversed the pattern on each tile and I didn't care for it. I doubt you will need any topical treatment after the smaller tiles are in....See MorePolished concrete floors that aren't slippery?
Comments (7)It's true that in many jurisdictions, converting a garage to living space isn't permitted. However, if you live in a rural area or some place where it is legal, I have seen concrete floors that are stained and finished beautifully over large surface areas without any extraordinary slippage issues and fairly thin coating on top. You'll need to consult a professional coatings supplier to find out more, especially for a moist bathroom area. It's more common in high-end commercial structures such as car dealerships to see epoxy finishes rather than visible concrete since a slab must be in flawless condition to serve as a final flooring surface with a reasonably acceptable appearance. Epoxy finishes can be applied with additive flakes to help with slip resistance. However, if all you are wanting to achieve is an industrial vibe, there are so many tile choices out there that would serve you extremely well and wear better over the long haul than a visible slab or epoxy. With a skilled installer and rectified tile, grout joints can be as small as 3 mm (1/8 inch), and the large format tiles are becoming increasingly popular for homes, so the surface can have fewer lines than you might normally think about with an older tile installation. Porcelanosa and Happy Floors are two companies that have recently released new "industrial" tile collections with impressive finishes. These companies manufacture in Spain and Italy. The supplier ProSource, if there is one in your area, will have great wholesale prices on both brands as well as many others, and Porcelanosa has an annual fall sale, the last one 40% off, so you can get premium tile starting at $5 or so per square foot if you have time to shop....See MoreWhat natural stones are non-slippery when wet for use on porch?
Comments (13)Slate is pretty good but is a PITA to clean. Good for outdoors where you could hose it off, but you did say "not slate" lol Other real tiles can have a "honed", then "brushed", then "tumbled" finishes giving a varying degree of uneven surface. I personally did a honed porcelain tile on my master bathroom floor which generally feels good with a bit of shower water but can be sketchy when it's fully "wet". There are also chemical products made to go over the top of any tile. I got one I think called "Slip-x" that I haven't applied yet. It says it etches onto the surface of any tile to give it a rougher surface to make it more "anti-slip" and it is semi-permanent as in it will wear off over time and need to be applied again. I'm going to apply it to my shower floor (honed porcelain tile). I don't think the tile is too slippery for adults, but my kids use it also (insert parental eye-roll) and it is for them. Using smaller 2x2" tiles with more grout in a shower combats this, but I assume for an outdoor porch you're using at least 12x12" tiles. My bathroom/shower is 12x24"...See Morecarybk
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