Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
I think Home depot sells those strips with sand paper type substance on the top side, with an adhesive on bottom side. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
Hi Victor, What I'd do if I have no better advice is sand all that paint off, clean the concrete surface and apply a thiin mix of cement with coarse sand mixed in. When that dried I'd hit it with thompson's water seal or the like. I'm sure there are better ways. I agree it's not a job for glued down strips with all the changing temps and humidities. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
Put a coat of two part epoxy paint on them. Beforee the first coat dries, sprinkle sand on it. After it cures, sweep off the excess and give it a second coat over the sand. Warning, if you skip the sand , you will end up with a slide like you have never seen before. Mud [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
One idea is to take a saw with a masonry blade or a diamond blade and cut a series of grooves across the stepsto create a perminent grip on the steps and you would probably want to remove the paint first before cutting the grooves - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:22 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All HI All, Although I am not at home I am looking at a job when I do get home. I have concrete steps going up the front of my house. They are in an L-shaped formation, with four steps leading up to a landing made of patio stones, then another 7 steps leading up to the front porch. The dilemma... These concrete steps were painted without my permission by my father-in-law, go figure, and when there's a bit of snow or wetness from rain or something else, they get slick as moose dung in the heat. My job, whether I choose to accept it or not, is to make these steps slip resistant, especially in the snow. I thought about using glued strips of rubber or something along those lines, but I've had bad experiences with glued on things of the step variety, so I'm wondering if there's an alternative. One of the few reasons for the bad experiences is that I used different glues, all with different results, and none of them stuck long enough to last the entire winter, which only lasts a few months, 4 or so, contrary to popular beliefs from our friends south of the border. Anyway, any suggestions? If this question gets read on the show, I'm sure Don Patterson will have a suggestion for me, but as he's from Texas, and snow falls in Texas about as much as my father-in-law gets my permission to do anything in my house, well, let's just say they may not know of what I'm talking about, but as they are all knowing, I have high expectations. Victor Gouveia who is now cowering in the corner...smile. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
is blindfolding your F-I-L in the winter not an option? How much snow do you get? If none, could you bolt thick chicken wire to the cement, being cheaper than scarring the surface to roughen it. On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, Victor Gouveia wrote: HI All, Although I am not at home I am looking at a job when I do get home. I have concrete steps going up the front of my house. They are in an L-shaped formation, with four steps leading up to a landing made of patio stones, then another 7 steps leading up to the front porch. The dilemma... These concrete steps were painted without my permission by my father-in-law, go figure, and when there's a bit of snow or wetness from rain or something else, they get slick as moose dung in the heat. My job, whether I choose to accept it or not, is to make these steps slip resistant, especially in the snow. I thought about using glued strips of rubber or something along those lines, but I've had bad experiences with glued on things of the step variety, so I'm wondering if there's an alternative. One of the few reasons for the bad experiences is that I used different glues, all with different results, and none of them stuck long enough to last the entire winter, which only lasts a few months, 4 or so, contrary to popular beliefs from our friends south of the border. Anyway, any suggestions? If this question gets read on the show, I'm sure Don Patterson will have a suggestion for me, but as he's from Texas, and snow falls in Texas about as much as my father-in-law gets my permission to do anything in my house, well, let's just say they may not know of what I'm talking about, but as they are all knowing, I have high expectations. Victor Gouveia who is now cowering in the corner...smile. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
HI All, Although I am not at home I am looking at a job when I do get home. I have concrete steps going up the front of my house. They are in an L-shaped formation, with four steps leading up to a landing made of patio stones, then another 7 steps leading up to the front porch. The dilemma... These concrete steps were painted without my permission by my father-in-law, go figure, and when there's a bit of snow or wetness from rain or something else, they get slick as moose dung in the heat. My job, whether I choose to accept it or not, is to make these steps slip resistant, especially in the snow. I thought about using glued strips of rubber or something along those lines, but I've had bad experiences with glued on things of the step variety, so I'm wondering if there's an alternative. One of the few reasons for the bad experiences is that I used different glues, all with different results, and none of them stuck long enough to last the entire winter, which only lasts a few months, 4 or so, contrary to popular beliefs from our friends south of the border. Anyway, any suggestions? If this question gets read on the show, I'm sure Don Patterson will have a suggestion for me, but as he's from Texas, and snow falls in Texas about as much as my father-in-law gets my permission to do anything in my house, well, let's just say they may not know of what I'm talking about, but as they are all knowing, I have high expectations. Victor Gouveia who is now cowering in the corner...smile. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
I wonder if you could rent some type of sand blaster that would get rid of the paint. Also you could turn this into a teaching moment. When you know the temp is going to drop, you could spray the steps real good with water and wait for it to freeze and then invite your Father in law over for dinner. Then you could ask him if he has any ideas how you could fix the problem. LOL -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:23 AM To: Blind Handyman Listserv Subject: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All HI All, Although I am not at home I am looking at a job when I do get home. I have concrete steps going up the front of my house. They are in an L-shaped formation, with four steps leading up to a landing made of patio stones, then another 7 steps leading up to the front porch. The dilemma... These concrete steps were painted without my permission by my father-in-law, go figure, and when there's a bit of snow or wetness from rain or something else, they get slick as moose dung in the heat. My job, whether I choose to accept it or not, is to make these steps slip resistant, especially in the snow. I thought about using glued strips of rubber or something along those lines, but I've had bad experiences with glued on things of the step variety, so I'm wondering if there's an alternative. One of the few reasons for the bad experiences is that I used different glues, all with different results, and none of them stuck long enough to last the entire winter, which only lasts a few months, 4 or so, contrary to popular beliefs from our friends south of the border. Anyway, any suggestions? If this question gets read on the show, I'm sure Don Patterson will have a suggestion for me, but as he's from Texas, and snow falls in Texas about as much as my father-in-law gets my permission to do anything in my house, well, let's just say they may not know of what I'm talking about, but as they are all knowing, I have high expectations. Victor Gouveia who is now cowering in the corner...smile. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All
Victor, There are paint mixtures that produce a non-skid surface. What about repainting with something like that? Jennifer - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:22 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All HI All, Although I am not at home I am looking at a job when I do get home. I have concrete steps going up the front of my house. They are in an L-shaped formation, with four steps leading up to a landing made of patio stones, then another 7 steps leading up to the front porch. The dilemma... These concrete steps were painted without my permission by my father-in-law, go figure, and when there's a bit of snow or wetness from rain or something else, they get slick as moose dung in the heat. My job, whether I choose to accept it or not, is to make these steps slip resistant, especially in the snow. I thought about using glued strips of rubber or something along those lines, but I've had bad experiences with glued on things of the step variety, so I'm wondering if there's an alternative. One of the few reasons for the bad experiences is that I used different glues, all with different results, and none of them stuck long enough to last the entire winter, which only lasts a few months, 4 or so, contrary to popular beliefs from our friends south of the border. Anyway, any suggestions? If this question gets read on the show, I'm sure Don Patterson will have a suggestion for me, but as he's from Texas, and snow falls in Texas about as much as my father-in-law gets my permission to do anything in my house, well, let's just say they may not know of what I'm talking about, but as they are all knowing, I have high expectations. Victor Gouveia who is now cowering in the corner...smile. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
