Edinburgh · Scotland
Burgh Muir Floor Joint Sealing
Floor joint sealing for Burgh Muir and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Burgh Muir
Good floor joints come down to the right product and clean, prepared edges. We remove what’s there first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. We work on tiled floors, concrete floor joints and thresholds, and common reasons people get in touch are failed joint filler in concrete floors and cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Burgh Muir (EH9, EH8, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Burgh Muir homes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Across Edinburgh, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they don’t all move the same way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
For buildings such as Mayfield Salisbury Church, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then gaps at skirtings and thresholds are worth sealing between tenancies.
Burgh Muir is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need floor joint sealing in Burgh Muir, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Every address in EH9, EH8 and EH16 is covered for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Lauder Road, Oswald Road and Cobden Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in The Grange (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile north-east), Sciennes (1 mile north), Mayfield (1 mile east) and Blackford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north) and South Portobello (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Burgh Muir
Around Burgh Muir, our work takes us to homes and buildings near National Museums Scotland Library, Leslie's Bar and Royal Blind School and the streets around them. Also close by are St Crispin's School (less than half a mile south) and The Meadows (0.7 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Meadows Dental Clinic (0.5 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Different surfaces, different methods
Concrete floor joints
Sawn joints in concrete floors control where it cracks. We reseal them with a floor-joint product suited to the traffic.
Commercial floors
Commercial floors take more traffic than most homes. The sealant is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
Also in Burgh Muir
What we are called out for in Burgh Muir
Water and dirt collect in open floor joints. In wet areas, water runs into the gap at every clean and behind skirting and plinths.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
Managing a site like Sciennes Primary School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
Before booking anyone
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- When the joint can take water or movement
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Burgh Muir and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
What sealant work cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- A tiled floor that needs relaying
- Water getting under the tiles from elsewhere
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
Your questions about floor joint sealing in Burgh Muir
Do you cover Burgh Muir for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Burgh Muir is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you seal floor joints in bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes. We cut out any old sealant or caulk and reseal with flexible silicone, colour-matched where it shows.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes. We reseal concrete floor joints in commercial and industrial units. The product is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors, depending on the size of the job. Parking in city streets around Burgh Muir can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- Old material is removed from the joint.
- Edges are cleaned and dried.
- A flexible sealant suited to the floor is applied.
- Finally, we check the work and talk you through aftercare.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Quotes for floor joint sealing in Burgh Muir
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- A few pictures by email, if you can
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.