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Non-Slip Bath Coating for Craster homes

Non-slip bath coating in and around Craster: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Craster

How we price non-slip bath coating

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • How much damage there is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Quotes from your pictures

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Craster, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Non-slip bath coating in Craster, done in place

The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us), and common reasons people contact us are resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Craster and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work. 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
Area
Craster (NE66)
Area hub
Northumberland
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Craster

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

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

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

How do I clean it?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

Do you cover the whole of Northumberland?

The whole UK, including all of Northumberland. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is there a guarantee?

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating adds grip to the bath you have. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Take a look at our full price list.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Where we work around Craster

Craster is about 20 miles north of Ashington, in Northumberland. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Craster is one of 189 towns and villages in Northumberland we cover. We work right across the region, from Craster to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 33 miles away).

Jobs in NE66 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Haven Hill, West End and Heugh Wynd, all of which we cover. We also travel to Dunstan (1 mile west), Embleton (2 miles north-west), Longhoughton (3 miles south), Rennington (3 miles west) and Low Newton-by-the-Sea (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Alnwick (6 miles south-west), Amble (10 miles south), Seahouses (8 miles north), Belford (13 miles north-west), Warkworth (9 miles south) and Longframlington (14 miles south-west).

What’s near Craster

In Craster, that means homes near Jolly Fisherman pub and St Peter the Fisherman, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Alnwick Infirmary (5.9 miles south-west) and Craster Tower (0.5 miles south-west).

Map of Craster © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

How to get a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

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Advice

Honest limits

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • 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 before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Craster

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

Before you book anyone

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Aftercare advice

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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 fails, we can still put it right.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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