Slip Proof the Back Steps

This time of year we are all worrying about slipping and falling on icy steps. This might help you from slipping .

Safeguard against hazardous slips and falls on the porch steps with several striped of homemade sand paint It's simple to prepare and just as easy to apply

Purchase a bag of fine sand at your hardware store.

Paint stairs completely with a coat of plain paint,then let dry.Next outline the stripes with painters tape.

In a bucket, mix 2 cups paint with 3/4 cup sand. Paint striped with sand paint,keeping paint well stirred as you work.

Let sand paint dry completely before removing the tape. Finish with another coat of plain paint.