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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Branstone homes

Fixed-price non-slip bath coating in Branstone and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Branstone

Non-slip bath coating in Branstone without replacing anything

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. If you’re dealing with a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Branstone (PO36)
Area hub
Isle of Wight
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Branstone

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

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What preparation is included

Choosing a repair company

Landlord and trade work in Branstone

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

What happens on the day

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.

  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. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Open a window if you can

Getting a price

Most clients in Branstone get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Branstone and nearby

Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in Isle of Wight. From the centre of Branstone to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Branstone is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 76 miles away.

Here we cover the PO36 postcode area. From Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

Near you in Branstone

In Branstone, that means homes near Sandown Bay Academy, All Saints' Church and Newchurch Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Branstone is Shanklin station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Branstone include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.

Map of Branstone © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What non-slip bath coating costs

Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A photo taken from further back

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Questions from Branstone

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

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

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Can you price it without visiting?

Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Honest limits

We will always be straight with you, 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

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

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 treats your existing bath or tray. 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 are paying for.

Why book with us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our pricing.

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