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Make Your Bathtub Less Slippery

Avoid a slippery bath surface with one of several different nonslip treatments for the tub or shower.

by Brett Martin

From The Family Handyman

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Q  Is there something I can apply to my tub and my shower stall to make them less slippery?
Lee Agon, Paso Robles, CA

A  We found a spray-on product called Johnny Grip that you can apply to shower stalls, bathtubs and tiles to create a nonslip surface. The product is ready to use out of the bottle and is applied with a handheld sprayer.

Johnny Grip can’t be used on fiberglass, and it’s not recommended for shiny wall tiles because it’ll dull their appearance. A 16-oz. bottle, which will cover several showers and tubs, costs $35. Visit www. johnnygrip.com or www.nonslipfloorproducts. com or call (866) 365-4747.

You can also hire a professional to apply other types of nonslip treatments, starting at about $40, depending on the size of the tub or shower. (Look under “Bathtub Repair” in your Yellow Pages.) These treat- Nonslip bathtub ments are formulated for the particular surface, and some are guaranteed for life.

Or you can buy nonslip mats for your shower or tub. The mats self-adhere to the surface. They cost $7 and up. The drawback to the mats is that they usually become mold magnets if they’re not cleaned regularly.

From The Family Handyman - April 2006

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• How to clean out old caulk and apply new, durable caulk around the bathtub.
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• How To Repair a Leaking Tub Faucet
• Replace worn out parts in a bathtub faucet.
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• How To Convert A Lever-Style Bathtub Drain To A Lift-And-Turn Style
• Remove a worn or clogged tub drain and install a new stopper
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