Cornwall · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating in St John
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in St John and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Worn-out textured areas
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
How we handle non-slip bath coating in St John
It suits homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. Common call-outs are for resurfaced baths that are now too smooth and bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten, on acrylic baths, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us).
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Area
- St John (PL11)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What non-slip bath coating costs
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire bath or shower tray
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
What we’re called out for in St John
Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, yet with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
- Safety for older or less mobile people
Questions to ask before booking
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- The area to be treated is masked out.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We remove the masking for a neat edge.
- Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating adds grip to the bath you have. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St John
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Other services in St John
Landlords, agents and businesses in St John
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
St John and the surrounding area
St John is about 3 miles south of Saltash, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 644 places across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PL11 is covered. You will find streets such as Church Lane, St Johns Lane and Gooseford Lane, all of which we cover. We also travel to Antony (1 mile north-west), Freathy (1 mile south-west), Insworke (1 mile south-east), Millbrook (1 mile south-east) and Southdown (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (3 miles east), Saltash (3 miles north), Liskeard (12 miles north-west), Addington (12 miles north-west), Looe (9 miles west) and Burraton Coombe (3 miles north).
What’s near St John
In St John, that means homes near Torpoint Community College, Church of St John and Antony Church of England School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Dockyard station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Elliott's Shop (3.5 miles north) and Plymouth General Hospital (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near St John include Penlee Battery.
Questions from St John
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you work in St John?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to St John. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?
Yes. Use a soft brush and a mild cleaner.
What does non-slip bath coating cost?
We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Will a non-slip coating change how my bath looks?
Very little: it shows as a matt area where you stand.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- 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 St John
- Acrylic baths
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
- Shower trays
- Resurfaced baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
