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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Caiystane

We travel to Caiystane for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Caiystane

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Caiystane

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

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

Before you book anyone

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before you book

Non-slip bath coating in Caiystane without replacing anything

It suits older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. We’re frequently asked to fix bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas, in wet room floors (ask us), acrylic baths and resurfaced baths.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Where
Caiystane (EH10, EH13)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Why us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One price list for the entire UK

Read our prices page.

What non-slip bath coating costs

There is no charge for travel to Caiystane. The price comes down to:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Access to the area
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
  • Any details about the material
  • Natural light rather than flash

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Covering Caiystane

Caiystane is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to customers in Caiystane, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.

We work across the EH10 and EH13 postcode area. Streets in the area include Oxgangs Road, Camus Avenue and Buckstone Road. Other places close to Caiystane include Fairmilehead (1 mile south-east), Comiston (1 mile north), Oxgangs (1 mile north-west), Buckstone (1 mile north-east) and Colinton Mains (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).

Around Caiystane

In Caiystane, that means homes near Firrhill High School and Fairmilehead Church, among other places. Caiystane’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Cockburn Geological Museum (2 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (2 miles north). Open spaces near Caiystane include The New Leaf Co-op and Craiglockhart Hill.

Map of Caiystane © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  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. We leave it to cure, usually overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Common questions in Caiystane

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

Is there a guarantee?

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

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

What information do you need?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

What we cannot put right

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t 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 before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

For anyone letting property in or around Caiystane, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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