Orkney Islands · Scotland
Clouston Floor Joint Sealing
Floor joint sealing for Clouston, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
Floor joint sealing in Clouston
Floor joint sealing is mostly about choosing the right product and preparing the joint. Old caulk, grout or failed sealant comes out first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. We are often asked to deal with cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens and chipped and open joints in warehouse floors, across concrete floor joints, skirting boards and thresholds.
Work in a place like Clouston is planned ahead, journey included. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Where
- Clouston (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Clouston
Water and dirt collect in open floor joints. In wet areas, water runs into the gap at every clean.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Tiled floors with no room to move
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
In and around Clouston, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Floor joint sealing around Clouston
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Floors around the Orkney Islands run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and they do not all move the same way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
For buildings such as Stenness Church, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Clouston is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you need floor joint sealing in Clouston, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover the Orkney Islands, Clouston included. Clouston is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover for floor joint sealing.
All of KW16 is covered for floor joint sealing. If you’re just outside Clouston, we cover Stenness (1 mile north-east), Cairston (2 miles west), Grimeston (2 miles north), Germiston (3 miles east) and Wasbister (3 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Clouston
Well-known places in the area include Stromness Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Loch of Stenness.
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete floor joints
Open concrete joints chip at the edges when wheels cross them. Sealing them supports the edges.
Thresholds
Two different floors meeting at a threshold move differently. A flexible sealant bridges them.
Why deal with it now?
Leaving skirting gaps until the next decorating job lets dirt and draughts in. Sealing them now is a short job in most rooms. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Clouston
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Clouston questions
Is Clouston within the area you cover?
Yes. Clouston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is there a guarantee on floor joint sealing in Clouston?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you seal warehouse floor joints?
Yes. We clean out the joints and reseal them with a product suited to the floor. Let us know about the traffic when you ask for a quote.
How long does floor joint sealing take?
Most jobs take a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors, including the preparation. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Do you seal kitchen plinths to the floor?
Yes. These joints get wet every time the floor is cleaned, so we seal them with silicone suited to wet areas.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Do you use a paintable sealant?
For painted skirting, we use a flexible product that can be painted. Silicone isn’t made to be painted, so it’s kept for wet areas and unpainted joints.
How we quote for floor joint sealing
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Landlord and commercial work in Clouston
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Clouston, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. For a place like Clouston, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by looking at the floor, the gap and the traffic, then choose the product.
- Whatever is in the joint now, whether caulk, grout or sealant, comes out.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- The joint is tooled to a neat finish and we tell you when it can take feet and a mop.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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When it is not the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds