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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Iwade

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Iwade and across Kent. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Iwade

Non-slip bath coating in Iwade without replacing anything

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. If you’re dealing with resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and worn-out textured areas, we can normally put it right.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. 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
Where
Iwade (ME9)
County
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Iwade

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth

What your quote should include

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

Iwade questions

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Do you come to Iwade?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Iwade from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Are there extra charges for Iwade?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Landlord and trade work in Iwade

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

When a repair is not the answer

We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

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

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

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

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Iwade and the surrounding area

Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Iwade, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Iwade is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Iwade to London (36 miles away).

All of ME9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way. Other places close to Iwade include Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).

Near you in Iwade

Our customers here include homes close to Milton Creek Country Park, Iwade School and Church of All Saints. Other local landmarks include The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north) and Westlands School (2.4 miles south). The closest station to Iwade is Kemsley station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).

  • Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Map of Iwade © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

How we price non-slip bath coating

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Access to the area
  • The type of damage
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Quotes from your pictures

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

For a price in Iwade, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Repair or replace: which is better?

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Iwade. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our prices page.

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