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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Thorpe, Nottinghamshire

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

  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Thorpe

Non-slip bath coating in Thorpe, done in place

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. We work on shower trays, acrylic baths and wet room floors (ask us), and the jobs we see most are safety for older or less mobile people and worn-out textured areas.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Where
Thorpe (NG23)
Area hub
Nottinghamshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Thorpe

Baths and trays are made smooth so they’re easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

Look out for these signs:

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • How the colour is matched
  • How to care for the finish

Our hiring checklist

What a repair cannot fix

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We clean and degrease the standing area.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We apply the clear textured coating.
  4. The masking comes off to leave a neat edge.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally overnight.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

For a price in Thorpe, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Advice

How we price non-slip bath coating

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is
  • The material and finish

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Getting a price from photos

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any details about the material

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

About Thorpe

Thorpe is about 3 miles south-west of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Thorpe or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Thorpe is one of 329 places in Nottinghamshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Thorpe to Birmingham (about 59 miles away).

Here we cover the NG23 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in East Stoke (1 mile west), Elston (1 mile south), Farndon (1 mile north), Hawton (2 miles north-east) and Syerston (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Carlton (11 miles south-west), Hucknall (15 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (3 miles north-east), West Bridgford (14 miles south-west), Netherfield (11 miles south-west) and Forest Town (15 miles north-west).

What’s near Thorpe

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Lawrence's Church. The nearest railway station is Rolleston station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Flintham Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and Newark Hospital (2.8 miles north-east).

Map of Thorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Thorpe questions

Will I see the coating?

Only slightly: the treated area looks slightly matt.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

What do you need from me?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

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

Do you cover the entire of Nottinghamshire?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Thorpe. Our prices are the same everywhere.

How much does non-slip bath coating cost in Thorpe?

Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NG23 postcode.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Thorpe

If you manage property in Thorpe, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Should you replace it?

The alternatives are replacing the bath or tray with a textured one, or relying on a mat that needs lifting and cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Thorpe. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing

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