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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Johnstown, Wrexham

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Johnstown, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • 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 Johnstown homes

What we are called out for in Johnstown

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Look out for these signs:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Johnstown

It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, enamelled baths and resurfaced baths, and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Area
Johnstown (LL14)
Area hub
Wrexham
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Repair or replace: which is better?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Fixed prices from your photos

See our prices page.

What non-slip bath coating costs

Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many areas need work
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Johnstown. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any details about the material
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.

About Johnstown

Johnstown is about 4 miles south-west of Wrexham, in Wrexham. Customers in Johnstown get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 115 towns and villages in Wrexham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 28 miles away.

We work across LL14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pool Road, Ruabon Road and Bangor Road. Close by, we cover Rhosllannerchrugog (1 mile west), Ponciau (1 mile north-west), Pentre Bychan (1 mile north), Pant (1 mile south-west) and Pentredŵr (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Wrexham (4 miles north-east), Caia Park (4 miles north-east), Offa (3 miles north-east), Rhosddu (3 miles north-east), Acton (4 miles north-east) and Little Acton (4 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Johnstown

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ysgol Yr Hafod, Church of Saint John Evangelist and Ysgol-Y-Grango, among other places. The closest station to Johnstown is Ruabon station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wrexham Maelor Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Cadwgan Castle (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Johnstown include Bryn-y-hafod and Monks Pool.

Map of Johnstown © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

We won’t take on work that will not 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 pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Wrexham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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.

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. The coating is left to cure before use, normally overnight.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Johnstown: your questions answered

What do you need from me?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Johnstown?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.

How soon can you come?

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

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

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