Thanks - Scott posted all the details in a separate thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1443888
Well time will tell.. but supposedly the epoxy used was chosen with this application is mind.
Special thanks to Scotty of Legacy Industrial for all his help answering...
I would strongly recommend the flaking. Although it definately adds a degree of difficultly; it is toally worth it as it hides so may imperfections in the wood.
Thanks - that was a leassoned learned... If was going to do this again I would defiantely hit those edges with the belt sander.
There are additional pictures if interested in my orginal thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88555
Regards
And here is the before and after pictures on the stair case in question. I am quite pleased with the outcome... but that might be just because I have so many man-hours invested in this little project!
Well guys here is a photo series showing the progression of the project:
From the before through the preparation, at various stages in the progress, and the final product.
Enjoy!
Here is an example of the look I'm going for on my stairs - different color though...
Thanks to Pete of Citadel flooring systems for sharing this picture with me.
Here is an other idea I found:
OUTDOOR DECK & PORCH LIFETIME COATING from Armor Garage : http://www.armorgarage.com/oudelico.html
Seems more fit for purpose.
I did find an example this following post.. but was am still looking for one with flakes:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=885544&postcount=15
Thanks -
Are there any specific epoxies that are better or design for use on wood?
What would be the proper preparation? Would I need to sand down the stairs first to remove all the original paint of just enough to rough it up?
Has anyone done this before? If so how did it turn out? Any...
Hello,
I have an wooden interior staircase that I am considering coating with an epoxy coating (with non-slip additives) and I wanted to get your thoughts about the applicability/practicality of the idea... the stair case is the first (only) thing one sees when entering from the outside and is...