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[Lucky Charm]

Never a problem with Trex when it's wet! Just ran down my steps after a rain shower in the dark and knew I don't have to worry.

[FlyersGirl]

@Lucky Charm @SilleeMee

Glad to read that you are not having issues with your TREX being slippery.😁 My TREX also has the grooves/woodgrain texture as SilleeMee mentioned.

If you Google (can't post links here) "is TREX slippery." there are various reports of TREX/composite decking with cautions about rain and snow. 

[Lilysmom1]

@Mom2Dogs , not sidewalk related but kind of si,liar.  We just got rid of all wooden swings, benches and Adirondack chairs in favor of poly and wicker that can be left outside year yound.  So much easier.  We have for seasons here.

[snipsnapsnur]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@snipsnapsnur    Well darn, sounds like TREX will be out of bounds for us.  I really did not want to tear out the existing sidewalk and the product sounds really expensive...

Can you ask your hubby if it is possible to do a stamped concrete over top our existing concrete sidewalk....I have even thought about a finish over top....something 'similar' to what is put down over the concrete floor in a garage.

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I will ask him today and get back to you.

[gardenman]

If the existing sidewalk is structurally sound and it's just a cosmetic issue, the epoxy paint/refinishing could be an option for you. It's used fairly often on driveways and sidewalks to refresh them. There are DIY and professional options out there. You have a wide variety of finish types and looks to choose from.

[snipsnapsnur]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@snipsnapsnur    Well darn, sounds like TREX will be out of bounds for us.  I really did not want to tear out the existing sidewalk and the product sounds really expensive...

Can you ask your hubby if it is possible to do a stamped concrete over top our existing concrete sidewalk....I have even thought about a finish over top....something 'similar' to what is put down over the concrete floor in a garage.

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He wouldn't recommend doing on top of the existing concrete and a reputable company wouldn't either.   Looks like you're going to have to remove the old concrete in order to replace the sidewalk.

[SilleeMee]

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@FlyersGirl wrote:

@Lucky Charm @SilleeMee

Glad to read that you are not having issues with your TREX being slippery.😁 My TREX also has the grooves/woodgrain texture as SilleeMee mentioned.

If you Google (can't post links here) "is TREX slippery." there are various reports of TREX/composite decking with cautions about rain and snow. 

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@FlyersGirl 

Yes, some of the TREX styles have less texture than others. Some have deeper woodgrain texture depending on the style. TREX makes something like four of five different styles/groups so maybe that could be the difference in how slippery or not it can be.

[DrakesMomma]

My husband used it as "woodwork" in our upstairs bathroom.  Our son uses the shower and turns the entire room into a sauna.  I think it was a good decision.   

[wagirl]

Had the smooth textured Trex on my big back deck---it was fine except for being smooth--got very slippery during the rainy season here in WA state---the ex spouse didn't want to fork over more for a texture---

[Mom2Dogs]

@gardenman   This (epoxy) might have to be our option...TREX sounds like it will be more than we want to spend.  I will have to research because I don't want a thin coating that will eventually crack.