Thinking back on all the scrapes and bruises I acquired simply from falling down my stairs as an overly energetic kid, I cringe a little. But there was no stopping me, especially on the days (most) when I was late to school. If only my parents had thought to install some sort of no-slip system, I mightn't have been so black and blue. Luckily, I've found the answer to these painful falls, thanks to Martha Stewart.
Want to know the secret? Then read more.
By mixing regular paint with fine sand, you can safeguard your home against hazardous slips and falls. First, paint your stairs with regular paint. Then, tape off a striped area where you'll want
to use nonslip paint. Then mix two cups of paint with 3/4 cups of sand (from a craft or hardware store). Paint your stripes, let dry, then paint over it with a coat of regular paint. You probably won't want to use this trick on you foyer stairs, but your back or outdoor stairs will do.
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I should do this! I fell down my stairs a few months ago and broke my wrist. I am so clumsy sometimes.
1Good idea. I'm afraid I might knock my teeth out some day. rush rush slippery slip bang, ouch.
2Or go to www.surefootindustries.com
3I just fell down the stairs the other day caring my son. I saved him but thought I broke my foot. Turns out it's just a super deep bruise. However on a good note my son has finally stopped asking me to carry him down the stairs (he's 3 1/2). In fact he reminds me of our fall regularly.
4Point was this is a great idea one we will probably put into play on our stairs. Sorry for the novel.
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