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Non-slip bath & shower coating in Warriston, Edinburgh

Local non-slip bath coating for Warriston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book non-slip bath coating in Warriston

How the visit works

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Ask for 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.

Get a fixed price

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How we handle non-slip bath coating in Warriston

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, shower trays and resurfaced baths, and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and worn-out textured areas.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Warriston (EH14)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Warriston

The alternatives are a new textured bath or tray, or a bath mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Take a look at our full price list.

FAQs for Warriston

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can I add another job to the visit?

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

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Is a non-slip bath easy to clean?

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

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Warriston and the surrounding area

Warriston is about 6 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Warriston is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 6 miles away.

Jobs in EH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Warriston, we cover Riccarton (1 mile north-east), Hermiston (1 mile north-east), Ratho (2 miles north-west), Gogar (2 miles north) and Ingliston (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (6 miles north-east), Leith (8 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (7 miles north-east), Broughton (7 miles north-east) and Bellevue (7 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Warriston

Our clients here include homes close to Currie High School, St Mary's Episcopal Church and Malleny Park. Warriston’s nearest station is Curriehill station, roughly 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Bavelaw Castle (3.8 miles south) and ICE Scotland Museum (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Warriston includes Warklaw Hill.

Map of Warriston © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair can’t fix

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • 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 booking.

What we work on

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

What we’re called out for in Warriston

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.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

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

Before you book anyone

  • What preparation is included
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

For landlords and businesses

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Warriston use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Prices and what affects them

Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Send pictures for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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