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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Stanford, Kent

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for homes and businesses in Stanford and across Kent. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Non-slip bath coating near Stanford

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Stanford

The coating is clear and textured, so it shows only as a slightly matt area where you stand. It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths, and common reasons people get in touch are safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Stanford (TN25)
Area hub
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Questions from Stanford

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

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

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Do you need non-slip bath coating in Stanford?

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.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • How to care for the finish
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Our hiring checklist

Landlord and trade work in Stanford

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

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

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Repair or replace in Stanford?

Instead, you could go for replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Stanford clients choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our prices page.

Stanford and nearby

Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Jobs in Stanford are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Stanford to London (about 56 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: TN25. Streets in the area include Stone Street and Kennett Lane, and we cover them all. We also travel to Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).

Local landmarks in Stanford

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to All Saints Church, Sandling Park and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. There’s a railway station in Stanford itself: Westenhanger station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.

Map of Stanford © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price non-slip bath coating

We don’t charge extra for travel to Stanford. The price comes down to:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

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

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower tray

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

What we cannot put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Stanford

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