Best for: Budget deck paint. An easy-to-apply anti-slip deck paint that won’t break the budget, Interlux Interdeck combines an advanced polyurethane with a fine grit aggregate for a one-step ...

With anti-slip ratings up to twice the OSHA ... TracSafe can be applied to deck areas, backyard ... simply roll down two coats of the product a few hours apart using a 3/8-in. paint roller.

A variety of anti-slip coatings are available – try Watco (01483 418418; watco.co.uk). However, in my opinion, timber decking is not suitable for the British climate.

Most deck coatings are self-priming, but use a primer first if the label of the final finish calls for that. Before you paint or stain, check to make sure the decking isn’t one of the capped styles.