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Epifanes Varnish - Non Slip?
Okay, so I'm currently varnishing a Sapele plywood surround that has a Teak step on top, for entering the cabin.
On the actual surround I'm using Epifanes PP for the undercoats, and then either (as I'm still undecided) one part or two part Epifanes for the top coats.
However, I'm tempted to also coat the teak (and caulking) using the same method/products, but don't want to lose any non-slip properties, especially as it's used for getting in and out of the cabin!
I can't decide whether:
a) Anything other that a teak oil would be sacrilege on the teak anyway, and
b) If I did varnish it, what I could use to make it non-slip without covering up the beauty of it.
I know International sell a packet of non-slip (looks like white powder) but I don't know whether it works with varnish, and how it'd look.
Any thoughts and assistance would be helpful, thanks. 😃
I'm not sure on this one. Epifanes make a non slip additive but I have never used it so I'm not sure how it affects the look of the finish. Oil would probably be my preference for a high traffic area such as steps as it copes with marking better and its quick and easy to re coat.