Blackfriar BKFASDC25L Anti-Slip Deck Coating 2.5 l

Having tiptoed over a lethal slippery deck last winter I decided to sort it out ready for the return of the wet weather, and this stuff seems perfect. It's got very fine granules which gives the deck a very fine gritty surface, not really enough to feel uncomfortable in bare feet, but enough to stop my shoes sliding after the rain. Just what I wanted. If I run my finger over the deck I can feel it, which gives me confidence it's doing it's job, but it's not rough. Finish is a nice shade also, brings out the natural colour of the wood. After some research this is what I did:1. Jet washed deck, but not too close or fierce as that can splinter the wood and breakup the surface, so just enough to wash off the grime.2. Scrubbed the deck with Sodium Percarbonate solution. As I understand it, this is an oxygen bleach which breaks down naturally. Left that for 30 minutes followed by another jet wash. This really cleaned off the black marks and I'm glad I did this. I have other areas of deck which I skipped this before, but this got the deck much cleaner.3. Left deck to dry for a week, probably more than necessary, but I did this over two weekends.4. Applied first coat, it suggests a roller, but I used an old fence brush stuck on the end of a brush handle, but brushed very lightly and in small sections to avoid brushing of the fine granules. This used one tin, I'd forgotten quite how much decking I have, approx 20sq metres or maybe slightly more.5. Left it to dry, seemed reasonable but when wet, some areas still a little slippy, far better than before, but was not quite happy.6. Applied second coat. This was easier to apply and made a lot of difference. Deck really feels far less slippery now and when wet, I can feel the resistance.My advice.- Estimate deck area properly before you start, I should have got two tins and it recommends only a few days between coats.- When you apply this, use something with a fairly wide surface, one deck width is good, and something with a long handle, or can be attached to a long handle. I have stained decks with a normal short handled brush and next day regretted all the bending, but with a long handle, and on a sunny days, it's quite relaxing to stand up straight and apply the coating at a leisurely pace.Spring update: Now that winter has passed here is what I have found. I had a couple of places where I had slopped the coating on too thick, this is not noticeable in dry/ warm weather but shows up more in the wet/cold, and it effectively looks a bit patchy. It's not a major problem because I'm the only one using my deck over winter, it looks fine for the summer garden parties and I prefer grip over perfection, but if you are a perfectionist then you'll want to favour multiple thin coatings, watch out for blobs of coating and thin them out before the coating dries. I found my deck is not slippy when wet, but I still tread very carefully after a heavy frost or when there is ice or snow about, but then that true of most surfaces over winter.

I used to roller to apply this and in some places where I’ve put it on too thickly, it has left white patches, but that’s user error. As for the Aunti slip claims, it’s absolutely brilliant. We have had a frost and my decking is still safe to walk on, where as before, it was like an ice rink when it became wet, In some places the decking was wet on application, Yet it has still worked really well. One tin was enough to cover two large decking areas so it goes a long way. My advice is to use sparingly and allow at least eight hours to dry. Brilliant product.

This anti slip coating is sheer brilliance. Looks amazing on my new decking. I used a roller to apply and super delighted with the way it shows off my new decking. I didn't stain first so every knot in the wood is seen. Very happy with my purchase.

This seems to be doing the trick and we have had plenty of rain to put it to the test. It definitely feels safer underfoot . Although it says it is clear it has darkened my sunbleach decking and gives a slightly glossy finish which I quite like though hadn't realized it would do this.

I used this inside my workshop shed so that the floor is protected from moisture and won't be slippery when I go in there with wet shoes. It is very easy to apply and dries quickly. It does smell quite strong though so if using it in a confined space I would recommend a face mask that is rated to filter fumes.My shed floor is now very grippy and I am pleased. There was enough in the tin to do 3 coats in my 8ftx10ft (2.4mx3m) shed.

We have purchased 6 tins of the above product to use on our decking. We applied the coating as instructed on a newly cleaned decking area.The photos attached show how patchy are decking has ended up. We would not recommend this product and would like to have a full refund. We have contacted the Manufacturer and the Seller and neither has bothered to reply. This has led us to this review of the product.

I used this on wooden steps that go to an attic room. The steps were previously painted in white gloss and where very slippy. I sanded the gloss paint down and repainted in a matt white before using this product. The steps now look like an aged smokers room ceilingBad points:It's doesn't dry clear, it's a yellow finish. like watered down impact adhesive.I found lumps in the mixture, not from not being mixed but like dried glue that had fallen back in.Good points:it's very runny so is easy to applyproviding the surface is dry and dust free it sticks like shit to a blanket.the dried surface is stuck down well and provides a sand texture that give plenty of grip.

Frankly wet decking is lethal and so are wet slate paths - the older you get the riskier venturing onto these wet surfaces becomes. Whilst not cheap the product is easy to apply but ensure the decking is powerwashed and dry and the slate (path or steps) are clean before application - READ WHAT's ON THE TIN!!Personally I think decking is a waste of money and when wet and midewey outright dangerous - one slippery wet slate area can cause similar problems. My experience that this is a Pain Saving Product but ideally get rid of decking and slate paths. Works admuirably on both - this product could well save you a trip to Accident and Emergency and a potential long period of incapacity and pain.