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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Falmouth

Non-slip bath coating for Falmouth, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

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

Non-slip bath coating for Falmouth homes

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Falmouth

It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It suits older people, families and holiday lets. If you’re dealing with safety for older or less mobile people and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can usually put it right, on resurfaced baths, enamelled baths and wet room floors (ask us) alike.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Location
Falmouth (TR11)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

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 coating adds grip to the bath you have. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our pricing.

What we are called out for in Falmouth

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Look out for these signs:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What happens if they find more damage

How to compare quotes

Work for landlords and builders

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Falmouth use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

What we cannot put right

It helps to know what we can’t 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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

The process

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, typically overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

How to get a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

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Covering Falmouth

Falmouth is in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of Falmouth or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Falmouth is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.

Our repair technicians cover all of the TR11 postcode area. From Market Strand, High Street and Market Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Falmouth on the A39, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Gyllyngvase (1 mile south-east), Boslowick (1 mile south-west), Mongleath (1 mile west), Flushing (1 mile north-east) and Tregew (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (8 miles north), Camborne (10 miles north-west), Redruth (9 miles north-west), Helston (9 miles west), Hayle (15 miles west) and Rosewarne (11 miles north-west). Being one of Cornwall’s larger places, Falmouth is somewhere we visit frequently.

Around Falmouth

In Falmouth, that means homes near The Seven Stars pub, Marlborough School and Falmouth School. There’s a railway station in Falmouth itself: Penmere station. Nearby you’ll also find Falmouth Community Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Penryn Museum (1.5 miles north-west).

Map of Falmouth © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Falmouth

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

How do I get a price for non-slip bath coating in Falmouth?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

How soon can you come?

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

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Do you cover Falmouth?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Falmouth from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

What affects the price in Falmouth

You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material
  • What kind of damage it is

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any details about the material
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A photo taken from further back

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

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