Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. 2nd February 2025, 07:02 PM #1
    wozzzzza
    wozzzzza is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Cairns
    Posts
    237
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default refresh of concrete pathways in motel

    motel mid 70's pathways has seen many coats of paint over its life by the looks of it.
    what is the best method to refresh these pathways to make them slip resistant and last more than a few years between paint like has been done in the past here?
    anything that we can use other than paint that will last the test of time?
    not really looking forward to taking them back to concrete if we have to. but if we have to then we have to.
    the top level itself consists of around 135sqm of walk ways.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 2nd February 2025, 08:36 PM #2
    havabeer69
    havabeer69 is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2019
    Location
    NSW
    Age
    38
    Posts
    329
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    painting it every few years is probably the best you can hope for. can add some of the "grit" that's sold for epoxy flooring/driveways.



    the only other suggestion I'd have is to get something like "spray crete". its basically coloured concrete that is blasted onto the surface. as the concrete is coloured you don't have to paint it ( think you are meant to seal it though) and by nature of how its applied its meant to be quite rough/grippy. I think it also only adds like 2 - 3mm to the surface.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 2nd February 2025, 09:06 PM #3
    wozzzzza
    wozzzzza is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Cairns
    Posts
    237
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    was looking at this spraycrete stuff once, but i have to pull up all the old paint which adds a crap load to the cost of it all.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 3rd February 2025, 03:45 PM #4
    havabeer69
    havabeer69 is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2019
    Location
    NSW
    Age
    38
    Posts
    329
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    apart from screwing a sheet of something over the top I think the paint is going to have to come up for what ever repair you want to do.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 3rd February 2025, 04:47 PM #5
    wozzzzza
    wozzzzza is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Cairns
    Posts
    237
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by havabeer69 View Post
    apart from screwing a sheet of something over the top I think the paint is going to have to come up for what ever repair you want to do.
    repainting? looks like cheapest easiest option.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 3rd February 2025, 10:09 PM #6
    r3nov8or
    r3nov8or is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    SW Victoria
    Posts
    149
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Repaint with grit added. Quickest way, least downtime for room occupation, assuming that's a consideration
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 3rd February 2025, 10:21 PM #7
    wozzzzza
    wozzzzza is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Cairns
    Posts
    237
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by r3nov8or View Post
    Repaint with grit added. Quickest way, least downtime for room occupation, assuming that's a consideration
    it is definitely.
    grit im a bit off on though as cant clean it very easily. youll leave an entire mop spread over it all if you try and mop it
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 3rd February 2025, 10:27 PM #8
    r3nov8or
    r3nov8or is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    SW Victoria
    Posts
    149
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by wozzzzza View Post
    it is definitely.
    grit im a bit off on though as cant clean it very easily. youll leave an entire mop spread over it all if you try and mop it
    Ok. No grit and "Slippery when wet. Possibly slippery when not wet" signs every 5 metres and your are good
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Polished concrete vs Burnished concrete
    By solution in forum NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH RENOVATION
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 17th October 2013, 02:06 PM
  2. Pour Concrete over existing concrete
    By Reno RSS Feed in forum CONCRETING
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 13th August 2009, 12:00 AM
  3. New deck - Area currently concrete tiles over sand base on top of concrete slab.
    By Dr - 307 in forum DECKING
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 21st November 2007, 03:23 PM
  4. How do you make stone pathways ?
    By masterblaster in forum LANDSCAPING, GARDENING, OUTDOORS
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 23rd June 2006, 09:24 PM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules