RE: Deck waterproofing and stain

["Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>]

> On the other hand, my in-laws simply painted their deck with an oil based
> paint, contary to all recommendations.  It still looks fine after
> 6-7 years,
> and is not nearly as slippery as everyone claimed it would be.

Sprinkling fine sand over the top (or mixing it with the paint) will kill
any tendency towards slipperiness.  Of course it does a lot more damage if
you fall on the stuff, too.

Randall