Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Drumbrae, Edinburgh
Floor joint sealing for Drumbrae and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint, including the tidy-up. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Drumbrae, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- Old material is removed from the joint.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- A flexible sealant suited to the floor is applied.
- Finally, we check the work and talk you through aftercare.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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Floor joint sealing in Drumbrae, done properly
Painted skirting can be sealed with a flexible product that can be painted over. For bathrooms and kitchens, silicone is generally the better choice because it handles water. We work on thresholds, commercial floors and concrete floor joints, and common reasons people get in touch are open joints that fill with dirt and concrete floor joints that have broken down.
Offices, shops and commercial units in Scotland’s cities have floors with movement joints and thresholds that take heavy wear. In Drumbrae, we cover those floor joints as well as plot mastic for developers.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What the job involves on each surface
Thresholds
Thresholds take daily traffic, so the sealant has to be tough as well as flexible and tool it flush.
Tiled floors
Large or heated tiled floors need room to move. We replace grout with flexible sealant along the right lines in a matching colour.
When to call us in Drumbrae
Some floors were never given a perimeter gap or movement joint. It pushes against the walls and skirting as it expands and joints fail.
Look out for any of the following:
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
Rented homes near South Gyle station change hands often, and gaps at skirtings and thresholds are worth sealing between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT in the price?
- How much experience the applicator has
- What the cure time is
- What product goes in the joint
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A tiled floor that needs relaying
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Drumbrae
- Concrete floor joints
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
- Walk round the room once a year and look at the edges
- Check the sealant is paintable before decorating
- Sweep along the edges of the floor
Do not paint over silicone. If the joint will be painted, tell us beforehand so we use a paintable sealant.
Cracks along tile grout lines come back unless the movement is dealt with. A flexible joint added early helps protect the tiles themselves.
New homes and floors in Drumbrae
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, 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 each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
Schools such as Craigmount High School are buildings too, and entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Drumbrae or further out, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Drumbrae among them.
Jobs for floor joint sealing in EH4 and EH12 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Drumbrae include Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Drumbrae
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Torfin pub. The closest station to Drumbrae is South Gyle station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
What happens if it’s left?
Floor joints left open collect dirt that’s hard to clean out and makes the floor look worn. A neat sealed joint is easier to clean and finishes the floor. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Drumbrae, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- Full insurance on every job
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
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Questions from Drumbrae
Is floor joint sealing in Drumbrae guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you work for landlords with property near South Gyle station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you seal kitchen plinths to the floor?
Yes. Wet-area floor joints are sealed with a flexible, water-resistant silicone so water can’t get into the gap.
How do I get a quote for floor joint sealing in Drumbrae?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
My floor grout keeps cracking in a line. Can you help?
Generally, yes. A crack along a grout line often means the floor needs room to move. We replace that grout with a flexible joint.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
How long before the joint can take traffic?
It depends on the product and the conditions. We give you the times for walking, cleaning and traffic when we finish so you can plan.
Is caulk good enough for skirting?
Not where the floor moves or gets wet. It splits once the floor shifts. A flexible sealant lasts longer there.