Non-slip Step Stool


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I think there might be a couple of options.

Aside from draping a sheet of non-skid drawer liner on it, you are probably looking at small lines/grooves/cuts on the surface. You might look into a trim router with a small v bit or small straight bit and do a cross-hatching on it, like the knurling on metal knobs.

Another option is to do several straight lines, either from side to side, front to back, or diagonally.

I would stay away from any grooves, dadoes, or flutes deeper than 1/8". I'd even suggest just going about 1/16" at the deepest. You get to make the decision on the pattern.

Just had a thought, you might be able to carve some form of pattern or design on the step that would fill that same role.

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Thinking along the lines of fluting the surface, what about cutting shallow kerf lines (either straight or in some type of design) and fill the grooves with a deck caulking like what's used on a boats teak deck? The stuff I use cures to solid rubber (either black, white or even tan color) and sands great leaving a very slight crown to provide grip. Here's a pic along the lines of what I'm talking about..

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