The Best Deck Paints of 2023

Nonslip safety is a top concern around pools, and Fixall Anti-Slip Skid Grip Coating produces a textured, high-traction flat finish on wood, stone, and concrete. Moreover, it exceeds the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for anti-slip surfaces. This water-based paint is available in a range of attractive colors that complement landscape decor, and the coating resists fading, chipping, and peeling.

This was the only deck paint I tested on a concrete paver instead of a decking board because it's used for pool decks, which are typically (but not always) concrete or brick. It's also recommended for both concrete and asphalt tennis courts, driveways, and sidewalks. The paint is available in a handful of colors, and I chose Smoke.

As far as I could tell, the paint hadn't separated, but I gave it a few stirs to be on the safe side. I painted the top of a concrete paver with a brush. The paint is thick but easy to smooth out. A single coat might have been sufficient, but two are suggested, so I waited the recommended 12 hours and applied a second coat.

The Fixall paint left a noticeably textured surface that felt slightly rough to my bare fingers when fully dry. After 2 weeks, I wet it down, and the friction was excellent! My fingers didn't slip at all. A slight downside is that the surface is scratchy, and I imagine it could be rough on bare feet. The nonslip safety factor, however, is excellent. It also excelled in my scrubbability test.

Fixall paint offers superior adhesion and can be applied with either a brush or a roller. Cleanup is simple with warm, soapy water. One gallon covers up to 80 square feet.

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