Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones. They are getting very
hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone if that make
a difference.

The type of product I imagine might help would consist of a fine gritty
shingle and an adhesive.

TIA

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Ed Sirett wrote:

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones. They are getting very
hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone if that make
a difference.

The type of product I imagine might help would consist of a fine gritty
shingle and an adhesive.

TIA

Rocol safe step
http://www.rocol.com/sitesafety/engl...epcoatings.php

Rocol safe step

As a side point, Rocol make a great "chain and drive spray" - works
wonders on locks (they`ll never ice up in winter again !)

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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:22:45 +0000, "Ed Sirett"
wrote:

hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone

IMHE, Jeyes Fluid and a stiff scrubbing brush makes a useful
difference. York stone is a reasonable surface on its own, it's algae
that causes the trouble. Pressure washing is great for a week, then
worse than ever (it encourages algal growth, as they love that nice
new porous surface).

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Ed Sirett wrote:

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones. They are getting very
hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone if that make
a difference.

The type of product I imagine might help would consist of a fine gritty
shingle and an adhesive.

TIA

sand blast or pressure wash them.

Or even just use patio cleaner and a hose.

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:30:46 +0000, Badger wrote:



Ed Sirett wrote:

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones. They are getting very
hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone if that make
a difference.

The type of product I imagine might help would consist of a fine gritty
shingle and an adhesive.

TIA

Rocol safe step

http://www.rocol.com/sitesafety/engl...epcoatings.php

Thanks that's the sort of product I had in mind but was hoping it would
not come in grey, red or yellow, but in clear/grit colours/textures.



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Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
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In article .uk, Ed
Sirett writes
On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:30:46 +0000, Badger wrote:



Ed Sirett wrote:

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones. They are getting very
hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone if that make
a difference.

The type of product I imagine might help would consist of a fine gritty
shingle and an adhesive.

TIA

Rocol safe step

http://www.rocol.com/sitesafety/engl...epcoatings.php

Thanks that's the sort of product I had in mind but was hoping it would
not come in grey, red or yellow, but in clear/grit colours/textures.



A clear glue / varnish / paint with added sand / grit / dirt?
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Zaax
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:22:45 +0000, "Ed Sirett"
wrote:

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones

Had a problem with an old stone doorstep, well two steps, that got
very slippery when wet. We mixed sand with clear non-gloss
(polyurethane?) varnish and simply painted it on. Worked a treat.

Ain't much help to you by the sound of it since you had flagstones but my
mate used some sort of adhesive tape stuff that had grit within it on his
decking that went uphill a bit. There may be some tape stuff that may suit
the colour of your flagstones - the one he used looked grey which probably
would have blended into a patio.

Pete

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Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is an off-the-shelf product for treating/coating
some rather smooth and slippery flag stones. They are getting very
hazardous in the wet weather. I beleive they are york-stone if that make
a difference.

The type of product I imagine might help would consist of a fine gritty
shingle and an adhesive.

TIA

--
Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
The FAQ for uk.diy is at www.diyfaq.org.uk
Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html