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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Bounds Green, Greater London

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

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Bounds Green

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Bounds Green

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
County
Greater London
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

DIY kit or professional repair?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

About Bounds Green

Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Customers in Bounds Green get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Bounds Green is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.

All of N22, N11 and N13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road. You will find Bounds Green on the A109, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).

Around Bounds Green

In Bounds Green, that means homes near The Springfield pub, Alexandra Park School and St Barnabas Greek Orthodox Church, among other places. You will also find O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground (0.5 miles south-west), Ming-Ai (within half a mile north-west) and Bounds Green Infant School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Bounds Green itself: Bowes Park station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Bounds Green includes Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.

  • Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.6 miles south-east)
Map of Bounds Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Bounds Green

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Bounds Green?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

What affects the price in Bounds Green

Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:

  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

What we are called out for in Bounds Green

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

The most common problems we are called about are:

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

Before booking anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • Aftercare advice
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

What we cannot put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Bounds Green

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

Landlord and trade work in Bounds Green

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

If you’re in Bounds Green and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in Bounds Green

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • No extra charge for your area

See our full price list.

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