Conwy · Wales
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Old Colwyn homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Old Colwyn. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Non-slip bath coating in Old Colwyn without replacing anything
It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Typical jobs include worn-out textured areas and safety for older or less mobile people, across enamelled baths, acrylic baths and shower trays.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- Old Colwyn (LL29, LL34)
- Area hub
- Conwy
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Old Colwyn
Old Colwyn is about 28 miles west of Birkenhead, in Conwy. Jobs in Old Colwyn are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 75 towns and villages across Conwy, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Old Colwyn to Liverpool (about 33 miles away).
Jobs in LL29 and LL34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Park Road, West Road and Groes Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A547, Old Colwyn is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Colwyn Bay (1 mile south-east), Bae Colwyn (1 mile west), Colwyn Bay (1 mile west), Bryn-y-maen (2 miles south-west) and Mochdre (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Llandudno (6 miles west), Abergele (5 miles east), Conwy (5 miles west), Cwlach (6 miles north-west), Deganwy (5 miles west) and Llandudno Junction (4 miles west). Being one of Conwy’s larger places, Old Colwyn sees plenty of our work.
Landmarks near Old Colwyn
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ysgol Bryn Elian, Old Colwyn Junior C.P. School and Church of St Catherine, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Colwyn Bay station, about 1 mile north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Ednyfeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Colwyn Bay Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Old Colwyn include Conwy RSPB reserve and Mynydd Marian.
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What we can’t 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
Signs you need non-slip bath coating in Old Colwyn
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.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean and degrease the standing area.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We put on the clear non-slip coating.
- The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
- We leave it to cure, typically overnight.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Your questions about non-slip bath coating in Old Colwyn
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Conwy, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Repairing versus replacing in Old Colwyn
Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Colwyn
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
What non-slip bath coating costs
We do not charge extra for travel to Old Colwyn. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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