Add a resting spot.
Making hardwood stairs safe.
Indoor stairs of wood or tile can be very slippery even in dry conditions.
Wood can present dangerous conditions if treads are worn or over polished.
Hardwood tile concrete and stone can all be very.
How to fix a slippery staircase.
Various types of grit added to paint will make wood steps slip resistant.
Then immediately sprinkle a generous coating of rubber grit to the surface.
If a staircase allows for it on a landing or curve consider adding a bench to offer a safe place to take a rest.
These will help prevent slips and falls.
Carpet can add traction to wooden treads.
Falling down stairs can lead to serious injury and slippery stairs pose a threat to anyone in your family.
To make hardwood stairs safer for seniors add non slip strips to the stairs.
While carpet runners are a tripping hazard hardwood stairs make slipping a possibility.
Use special plastic grit and you ll never see it even as the paint wears away.
You could either add a runner to cover all steps or add individual carpet treads to each step.
How to make your wooden stairs safer carpet.
Apply a fresh coat of paint to the steps.
All three of these methods make the surface of each stair rougher add traction and significantly reduce the risk of slipping.
Short of carpeting the entire staircase there are ways to create a non slip surface and make the home safe for all.
Then add a.