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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:22 pm
by rowdy
I have an enquiry from an old peoples home looking for the application of a non-slip, durable, and clear sealant on their monoblock pathways. I am considering using standard acrylic sealant with very small glass beads as an additive. Trouble is I can only find US suppliers. Anyone here aware of a UK supplier, or have any other useful advice?
Thanks in advance
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:12 pm
by andpartington
i believe that sand can be mixed in with the sealer to give some grit might be worth a go
andy
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:38 pm
by Ted
I believe silica sand is the best thing to mix in with the sealer.
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:39 pm
by matt h
agree with ted, silica sand should do the trick, 
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:42 am
by rowdy
I'm sure silica sand would provide a grippy surface but would it not also discolour the original surface colour. The glass beads that US suppliers have apparently can be mixed with the sealant and sprayed. I normally us a low pressure spray to apply sealand but doubt that could be done with silica sand. I suspect it would need to be rollered on which is no great problem. Any idea of amounts of sand/litre sealant? Is it possible to get the sand suspended in the sealant and get an even application?
Thanks again
rowdy
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 1:49 pm
by Tony McC
The proper stuff to use is "Rhino Grip" which can be obtained from those nice people at PICS in Newbury - Tel:01635 202224