@rustyfingers said in [Hallway; DIY milestone]
@AndyD
"I've just put on the second coat on Osmo antislip satin oil."
Ooh, what's that? We have hardwood floors on our two flights and stained plywood on the flight to the basement. As we age, I'm more and more worried about slipping. We added carpet treads on one flight because our elderly dog (now deceased) kept slipping, but the others are bare.
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Same here. My Dad and an Uncle both slipped, fell and died on carpeted stairs. I've had fit relatives fall and break a hip on a single step in an open plan bungalow living space.
I didn't want carpet. Cork replacement appears unavailable.
My inlaws in Malaysia have beautiful wooden stairs, no accidents reported, they usually have bare feet.
Osmo oil - was highly recommended as a wood finish by my carpenter cousin, and checking online I discovered antislip versions widely available, for decking, stairs, in satin or mat.
It ain't cheap but the reviews were all excellent. B&Q. £106 for 2.5litres
It works.
Clear satin finish (3089/R11)
First coat darkens the wood nicely as expected. Second coat makes the wood feel covered effectively.
Think... very fine grit sandpaper. The oil has some grit in it, that simple.
We wander about in bare feet, socks, and slippers and it is a perfect finish to the stair treads.
Apparently there is advice about taking care using oils on ply or even doors that are not solid wood. Maybe apply a lot and it could affect the glue? In my ignorance I've oiled all our doors multiple times with teak oil without any problems.
