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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Acomb, Northumberland

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Acomb. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Acomb

Non-slip bath coating in Acomb, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on wet room floors (ask us), acrylic baths and resurfaced baths, and people most frequently call us about worn-out textured areas and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Acomb (NE46)
Region
Northumberland
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

What a repair can’t fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Acomb

  • Wet room floors (ask us)
  • Enamelled baths
  • Shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Resurfaced baths

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Acomb: your questions answered

Do you cover Acomb?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Acomb from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Acomb?

We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NE46 postcode.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

How we price non-slip bath coating

Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.

How to get a fixed price

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • Any details about the material
  • A picture taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Acomb?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

Acomb and nearby

Acomb is about 14 miles north-west of Consett, in Northumberland. Clients in Acomb get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Acomb is one of 189 places in Northumberland where we work. We work right across the region, from Acomb to Newcastle upon Tyne (19 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: NE46. From Main Street, Millersfield and Chapel Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Acomb, we cover Bridge End (1 mile south-east), Oakwood (1 mile east), Hexham (2 miles south), Wall (2 miles north-west) and Low Gate (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Prudhoe (11 miles east), Ponteland (14 miles east), Haltwhistle (14 miles west), Corbridge (4 miles east), Haydon Bridge (6 miles west) and Wylam (12 miles east).

Local landmarks in Acomb

In Acomb, that means homes near Hexham Middle School, Queens Arms Hotel and Church of St Michael and the streets around them. You’ll also find Acomb First School (less than half a mile east) and Church of St John of Beverley (0.5 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Hexham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Hexham Urban District (1.6 miles south) and Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol (1.5 miles south).

Map of Acomb © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Acomb

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Acomb use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

How to prepare

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Why repair rather than replace?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why Acomb customers choose us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • No need to remove anything

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