[coffeebean]

It's time I seriously think about what to cover the surface of our lanai floor with. I have some issues I have to take into consideration:

Our lanai is raised and has two doors with steps leading out of the lanai. One set of steps has a "step down" so the door, when opened, does not come any where near the top step. The other set of steps is a different story. The door opens onto the top step which is more like a landing and there is no step down at all. The door, as it glides open, is what seems to be a mere 1/4" from the top of the landing surface.

The lanai floor has cracks which I would like to cover.

I was hoping to cover the lanai floor and the steps with the same material. That seems to not be a possibility because the material would not allow the door to open on the steps that is pretty much flush with the bottom of the door.

The lanai floor and the steps were stained with a concrete stain so I have that to consider if th stain must be removed before another surface be applied.

Part of my lanai is an extension and is not enclosed so it will become wet when it rains. The surface material I use must be slip proof.

What do you suggest for covering my lanai floor? I will consider staining the stairs with a color to match what ever material I plan to use for the lanai.

Thanking you all in advance for any suggestions.