On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:59:25 -0800, Simpson wrote:

I'm rebuilding a 13 step outdoor wooden staircase and entry porch on an
80 year old house. I bought some Benjamin Moore Deck and Patio paint for
the finish coat. It says on the can to use sand in the paint for a
non-skid finish. But it doesn't say anything about which grit of sand to
use and in which proportion. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Thanks,
Jack

Home depot sells the silica sand for this purpose. I've used it but it
doesn't really add much traction to the surface at all.