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Non-Slip Bath Coating in Langlee

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Langlee. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating in Langlee

Non-slip bath coating at your home in Langlee

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. Typical jobs include a bath or tray that is slippery when wet and safety for older or less mobile people, in acrylic baths, wet room floors (ask us) and shower trays.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Location
Langlee (TD1, TD6)
Region
Scottish Borders
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Work for landlords and builders

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

Rental properties take more wear, 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 we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

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

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

How to get a price

If you are in Langlee and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Questions from Langlee

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. A soft brush and mild cleaner is all it needs.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Langlee included. Travel is included in the price.

Will I see the coating?

Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is repairing better than replacing?

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

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

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

Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Common problems we fix in Langlee

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • When it can be used again

Choosing a repair company

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Langlee. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • No need to remove anything

See our prices page.

Langlee and the surrounding area

Langlee is about 1 mile east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Langlee is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 28 miles away.

All of TD1 and TD6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Tweed Road, Brier Lane and Gorse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Langlee is on the A6091, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Langlee: Tweedbank (1 mile south-east), Galashiels (1 mile west), Boleside (2 miles south-west), Darnick (2 miles south-east) and Gattonside (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Hawick (13 miles south), Kelso (14 miles east), Selkirk (5 miles south-west), Jedburgh (13 miles south-east), Wilton (13 miles south) and Innerleithen (11 miles west).

What’s near Langlee

Our clients here include homes close to Galashiels and Galashiels Academy and the streets around them. Langlee’s nearest station is Tweedbank station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Holydean (3.7 miles south-east) and Borders General Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Eildon Mid Hill.

Map of Langlee © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price non-slip bath coating

There is no charge for travel to Langlee. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Access to the area
  • The type of damage
  • How much damage there is

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from pictures

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

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TD1 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

What we cannot put right

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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 photos and we will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Langlee

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