A follow-up visit the next year, once the pressure-treated lumber had dried enough to take a finish. I primed and painted the ramp in a durable exterior coating to protect the wood, then upgraded the walking surface with an anti-slip sand additive worked into the finish for traction in rain, snow, and ice.
- ScopePrime, paint & anti-slip finish
- CoatingExterior primer + 2 coats
- TractionAnti-slip aggregate in finish
- Warranty1-year workmanship
How the job was done
- Returned once the pressure-treated lumber had dried enough for primer and paint to bond properly.
- Cleaned and prepped every surface — railings, posts, balusters, framing, and the deck.
- Applied exterior bonding primer and two coats of exterior-grade paint for weather protection and a clean, finished look.
- Upgraded the walking surface: pulled the original rubber mat, prepped the deck boards, and worked an anti-slip sand additive into the finish coat on the treads.
- Result: a sealed, protected ramp that stays grippy and safe even when wet, snowy, or iced over.