Problem with slippery step

A long time ago when I used to sail 16 foot Hobie catamarans, you could buy this product which was like emery paper with an adhesive backing, in a roll from ships chandlers. You would put it on such that when you were out on trapeze, you wouldn't slip. It was about 25-50mm wide.
Boy you didn't want to rub against it if you capsized!, sure took a good strip of skin off. You could buy different levels of "grip"

Mark

Hi Hayjude,

There is a 3M product (I think) available from Bunnings as far as I know.
It is about 1 inch wide and like emery paper on the top with a strong glue on the other side. I put it on my Ultimate steps and it worked well.

If you are not near a boat chandlery Whitworths have an on line store that you can buy a adhesive backed pyramid type non slip step pads, they come in a variety of sizes in white or grey and cost about $20 or you could use the emery cloth type ones as others have mentioned

Hayd,

As well as the stuff from Whitworths, I bought some of the "emery" type stick-on stuff, from a paint shop in Mt Isa. As well as giving plenty of traction, it is also yellow & black strip, so easy to see.

Seem to remember there was a paint-on anti slip product available too, but can't remember where. If you're near a Caterpillar outlet, Hayd, they also sell foot tread stuff, for fitting to earthmoving machinery.

Bob.

hello Hayjude.
skate board shops sell grip tape it comes in a large piece, and very sturdy, cheers Bill.

Hayjude - not sure if it helps, but I have a product that may help with your caravan slide out step. I call it Edge Grip (its on my webiste monacodistributors.com.au) and it is anti slip and goes on the front landing edge of your step. It is fibreglass 70 x 30 angle with grit top bonded to top of it. You can either pop rivet it or countersink screw it to your existing step - job done. I might have an off cut piece so send me a PM of your width of step, and I will send it to you. You just pay the postage.
Safe travels, Cheers Bob.

Ovesco (ovesco.com.au) sell it on the online store comes in yellow too which makes the edge of the step much more visible in the dark.
We stuck it on the edge of the Oka's steel checkerplate steps about 12 months ago and while some of the high spots have worn smooth the rest is as good as new. Just take care when applying it to ensure it follows the contours without stretching as you stick it down.
We used the 25mm wide stuff but it does come in wider sizes.

hi hayjude
there is a rubberized paint that can be painted onto any surface
i have used it on my concrete paths and also on my 6x4 trailer floor so my 4 wheeler motor bike could get a grip when backing it up the tipping tray to load it and its very easy to apply and last a very long time its still on the trailer floor after 6yrs use it has ground up rubber particals in it but is not abraisive like the other stick-on tape products
so wont rip your skin off if you brush up against it
i bought it at a paint store a few years ago its also recommended for boat decks and ute trays etc to stop items sliding around
so boat store should know about it and probably bunnings will have it too
cheers
barry

Hi!

Like so many of the other members have said, the 3M adhesive roll product is the way to go and you can actually pop rivet it down with some of the thicknesses. It is avail from Bunnings (there's one in Gero), or try Nobles, Blackwoods, Coventrys (there's one in Canarvon on the road out) or similar automotive/industrial supply company.