Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Port Charlotte, Argyll and Bute

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays at your home in Port Charlotte, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

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

Non-slip bath coating for Port Charlotte homes

Non-slip bath coating in Port Charlotte, done in place

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. Whether it’s bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can help.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Port Charlotte as everywhere else we work. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Port Charlotte (PA48)
Region
Argyll and Bute
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Port Charlotte use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

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

Port Charlotte: your questions answered

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.

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

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

The process

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

For a price in Port Charlotte, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.

Repairing versus replacing in Port Charlotte

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

See our full price list.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Port Charlotte?

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How your room will be protected
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before booking

How we price non-slip bath coating

We do not charge extra for travel to Port Charlotte. The price comes down to:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How much damage there is

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.

Send photos for a quote

Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower tray

You do not need a survey visit. 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.

Port Charlotte and the surrounding area

Port Charlotte (Gaelic: Port Sgioba) is about 38 miles north of Bushmills, in Argyll and Bute. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Port Charlotte is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute we cover.

Here we cover the PA48 postcode area. From Main Street, Rhu Road and Shore Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the A847, Port Charlotte is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Port Charlotte: Bowmore (4 miles east), Portnahaven (6 miles south-west), Bun Othan (7 miles south-west), Imeraval (10 miles south-east) and Port Ellen (11 miles south-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.

Around Port Charlotte

We visit homes around St Kiaran’s Church and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Loch Gorm Castle (4.7 miles north) and Museum of Islay Life (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Beinn Tart a' Mhill and Loch Gorm.

Map of Port Charlotte © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t 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’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Port Charlotte

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