Newport · Wales

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Brynglas

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Brynglas, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • 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

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Brynglas

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Brynglas

It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people, we can help.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Brynglas (NP20, NP19, NP18)
Area hub
Newport
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

The process

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, usually overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Open a window if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Work for landlords and builders

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

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

FAQs for Brynglas

Is repairing better than replacing?

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

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NP20 postcode.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Brynglas

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our pricing.

Brynglas and the surrounding area

Brynglas is about 1 mile north-west of Victoria, in Newport. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Brynglas is one of 69 places in Newport we cover. We work right across the region, from Brynglas to Birmingham (76 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of NP20, NP19 and NP18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pant Road, Moxon Road and Malpas Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4042 and A4051, Brynglas is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Brynglas include Shaftesbury (1 mile south), Caerleon (2 miles east), Ponthir (2 miles north-east), Llanfrechfa (2 miles north) and The Village (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Rogerstone (3 miles west), Liswerry (3 miles south-east), Bishpool (3 miles east), Ringland (3 miles east), Treberth (3 miles east) and Bassaleg (3 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Brynglas

Around Brynglas, we work in homes near Rougemont School, Malpas Church In Wales Primary School and Belle Vue Park, among other places. Also close by are Usk Vale pub (within half a mile north), Parish Church of St. Mary (less than half a mile west) and Newport High School (0.8 miles west). The nearest railway station is Newport (South Wales) station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths (1.8 miles east) and Newport Castle (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Lodge Hill and Somerton.

Map of Brynglas © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

When a repair is not the answer

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:

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

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Brynglas

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas

Before you book anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

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