Ladder stand question

[KTMMIKE]

My ladder stand platforms squeek when my boots are wet. What is the best solution? I was hoping to buy some type of non-slip spray/paint. If there is such a thing. Tape won't work though. Any suggestions?

[hutchies]

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Try a can of that spray on bedliner stuff from walmart.

[JimT]

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Mine do also....Good post. Looking forward to the responses as well.

[maddhunter]

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I use a piece of carpet and attach it with zip-ties. Also helps to keep the feet warmer when it gets cold.

but if you get alot of freezeing rain it might not work as well. Winters are usually pretty mild down here so it works great for me.

[buckee]

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Try a can of that spray on bedliner stuff from walmart.

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That sounds like an excellent fix. Or a can of that rockerpanel gaurd. It's like a rubber spray too...good stuff.

[Rhino]

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Mike I know a few people that use the carpet trick too but I never have myself. I don't have this problem with most of my stands but I do with a few hang on stands. I am going to try a new product on those particular stands that I saw in Redhead catalog called the Silent System. It says it's an adhhesive backed, canvas covered, neoprene like tape. I just might be the ginipig in here for this particular product.

There is a type spray paint similar to a rhinoskin finish (only thinner) on the market but I can't say for sure if it's non-slip or not. Another thought would be to use a paint appropriate for your purpose and sprinkle sand on the wet paint to create a non slip finish. There is also a brush on paint that has, I presuime some sand or similar type granular stuff mixed in that creates a nonslip finish too. We used that paint on the steps to our camp porch to create a nonslip finish. Worked great on the porch steps so far and I've never noticed my rubber boots squeeking on the wet surface going up and down the steps.

[preacherman]

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i might would try some of that "spray in bedliner" stuff from Wal Mart

[Tominator]

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There's an easier fix folks, and really cheap too. A trick I learned in the Coast Guard.

You're going to slap yer' forehead on this one.

Go buy a $1.00 can of spray paint. Go sit next to your garden or kids sand box if you have one. Spray a coat of paint on, and before it dries, sprinkle some sand on it. I guess dirt would work in a pinch too. Continue above steps until you have an adequate build up of sandy paint.

We used to do this to our flight deck on the ship. We used a product called "Black Jack" I think it was. We just opened a bag, dumped it in the paint bucket, mixed up, and rolled it on. You can do the same thing with coarse sand. The spray can works too, just takes longer.

Have you slapped yer' forehead yet?

[HeviShot]

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Indoor outdoor carpet zipped tied to stand.The paint and the sand trick sounds good to.I use to dirt track race and that how we hid our illegal intakes.

[buckee]

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There's an easier fix folks, and really cheap too. A trick I learned in the Coast Guard.

You're going to slap yer' forehead on this one.

Go buy a $1.00 can of spray paint. Go sit next to your garden or kids sand box if you have one. Spray a coat of paint on, and before it dries, sprinkle some sand on it. I guess dirt would work in a pinch too. Continue above steps until you have an adequate build up of sandy paint.

We used to do this to our flight deck on the ship. We used a product called "Black Jack" I think it was. We just opened a bag, dumped it in the paint bucket, mixed up, and rolled it on. You can do the same thing with coarse sand. The spray can works too, just takes longer.

Have you slapped yer' forehead yet?

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If it is bare metal, or any metal showing, prime with appropriate metal primer first.

Also...check to see what is on there oil or acrylic.

You can spray over acrylic with oil, but not over oil with acrylic, without priming first.

[christsavedme]

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We have a thin piece of foam rubber on ours. This works great. We actually tried the spray on liner from walmart....and just let me say you better hold on when it get wet. If you have any mud on your boots....well its a long way down without a saftey harness. The sand in paint works well to, just have to keep repeating the steps until you get it thick enough. The foam works like the carpet, except you don't have to worry about freezing rain, plus it gives you a little insulation on your feet. Owell, hope this helped someone!

[lil hunter]

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There's an easier fix folks, and really cheap too. A trick I learned in the Coast Guard.

You're going to slap yer' forehead on this one.

Go buy a $1.00 can of spray paint. Go sit next to your garden or kids sand box if you have one. Spray a coat of paint on, and before it dries, sprinkle some sand on it. I guess dirt would work in a pinch too. Continue above steps until you have an adequate build up of sandy paint.

We used to do this to our flight deck on the ship. We used a product called "Black Jack" I think it was. We just opened a bag, dumped it in the paint bucket, mixed up, and rolled it on. You can do the same thing with coarse sand. The spray can works too, just takes longer.

Have you slapped yer' forehead yet?

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that sounds a lot like flocking a goose decoy to me. It should also work with sawdust.

[VTbowman]

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I have used exterior house paint applied thick and sprinkle with sand before its dry. It does not take much at all so be stingey with the sand.

Should give ya a non skid, non squeek platform.

[HarvDog]

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We used to do this to our flight deck on the ship. We used a product called "Black Jack" I think it was. We just opened a bag, dumped it in the paint bucket, mixed up, and rolled it on. You can do the same thing with coarse sand. The spray can works too, just takes longer.

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I'm glad you mentioned "Black Jack"...I was gonna to ask about the sandboxes on the ships. They definitely didn't have those when I was in.

[Guest tyshe17]

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one note...on the carpet, if you use it, it is a good idea to take if off and turn it upside down after leaving stand so that frost or snow dosent make it crunchy when you come back

[KTMMIKE]

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Thanks for all the replies. I've got paint & sand at home so I should be set!

[lil hunter]

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people talkin about using carpet, I have a question. What happens during the late winter, when theres a freezing rain or something? It would seem to me like a bunch of water would freeze up in the carpet, making it practically just ice. I don't think slippery ice would be a very good thing to be standing on in your treestand. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Guest KSNimrod]

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So long as it's a fairly short nap carpet you'll be okay with the freezing rain. My experience has been the the squirrels and pack rats love the carpet once they find it though.

[maddhunter]

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people talkin about using carpet, I have a question. What happens during the late winter, when theres a freezing rain or something? It would seem to me like a bunch of water would freeze up in the carpet, making it practically just ice. I don't think slippery ice would be a very good thing to be standing on in your treestand. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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My previuos post:

I use a piece of carpet and attach it with zip-ties. Also helps to keep the feet warmer when it gets cold.

but if you get alot of freezeing rain it might not work as well. Winters are usually pretty mild down here so it works great for me.