Middlesbrough · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Thorntree, Middlesbrough

We travel to Thorntree for clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Thorntree

Non-slip bath coating in Thorntree, 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. If you are dealing with bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and resurfaced baths that are now too smooth, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Thorntree as everywhere else we work. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Don’t use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Thorntree (TS3, TS6)
Area hub
Middlesbrough
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace in Thorntree?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Thorntree

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Take a look at our prices page.

When we would advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d 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 Thorntree

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

How it works

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. The area to be treated is masked out.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. We lift the masking for a clean edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Covering Thorntree

Thorntree is about 1 mile west of Eston, in Middlesbrough. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Thorntree is one of 33 towns and villages in Middlesbrough we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 34 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: TS3 and TS6. We regularly work on streets such as Trunk Road, Ings Avenue and Wallis Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Thorntree, we cover Netherfields (1 mile south), South Bank (1 mile north-east), Park End (1 mile south-west), Ormesby (1 mile south) and Normanby (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Brookfield (4 miles south-west), Newtown (6 miles west), Nunthorpe (3 miles south), Oxbridge (6 miles west), Ayresome (3 miles west) and Tilery (5 miles west).

What’s near Thorntree

Around Thorntree, we work in homes near Stewart Park, Church of the Ascension and Caldicotes Primary Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is South Bank station, about 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Luke's Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Cleveland Centre (2.1 miles west). Not far away are RSPB Salthome and Eston Nab.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Cleveland (2.9 miles south)
Map of Thorntree © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Thorntree

A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What the surface is made of

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your pictures

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

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Natural light rather than flash

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Can I fix it myself?

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, then guarantee it for a year.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

When to call us in Thorntree

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

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas

What your quote should include

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • If travel is included in the price

How to compare quotes

Landlords, agents and businesses in Thorntree

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Middlesbrough and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Thorntree questions

Do you cover Thorntree?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Thorntree from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, and that includes Thorntree. Our prices are the same everywhere.

What does non-slip bath coating cost?

We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

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

Only slightly: it shows as a matt area where you stand.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

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

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