Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Gogar, Edinburgh
Floor joint sealing for Gogar and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
Floor joint sealing in Gogar
Floor joint sealing is mostly about choosing the right product and preparing the joint. We remove what’s there first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. We’re often asked to deal with open joints that fill with dirt and open joints around bathroom floor edges, on thresholds, tiled floors and skirting boards.
Work in a place like Gogar is planned ahead, journey included. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Gogar and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Gogar (EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Gogar homes
Floors around Edinburgh run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Gateway station? Then a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant. Community buildings like Gogar Kirk are part of the picture too: floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
Gogar is about 5 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide floor joint sealing to homes and businesses in Gogar and nearby. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for floor joint sealing: EH12. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in West Craigs (1 mile north-east), Maybury (1 mile north-east), Hermiston (1 mile south-east), East Craigs (1 mile north-east) and Ingliston (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles east), Greenside (6 miles east), Broughton (6 miles east) and Bellevue (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Gogar
For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Craigcrook Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Corstorphine Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Gogar include Dundas Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Do you need floor joint sealing in Gogar?
New floors settle once they’re in use. The edges pull away from the skirting, and rigid fillers crack.
Look out for these signs:
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
Managing a site like Craigmount High School? Then floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What insurance they hold
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Around Gogar, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We look at the gap and the floor type and agree the right sealant.
- Old caulk, grout or sealant is removed from the joint.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- We apply a flexible sealant, or a floor-joint product on concrete, in a suitable colour.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Waiting until the next redecoration can mean a winter of draughts and dirt in the gaps. Sealing them now is a short job. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why book with us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We’re fully insured
- Homes, businesses and hotels
See our cost guide or what customers say.
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FAQs for Gogar
Is Gogar within the area you cover?
Yes. Gogar is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Edinburgh Gateway station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
When can I walk on the floor?
Follow the cure time we give you. Light use comes first, cleaning and heavy traffic later.
Why not just use caulk?
Caulk is fine for dry joints that do not move, but it splits where the joint moves or gets wet. We use a flexible sealant for most skirting and floor joints.
Can you add a movement joint to a tiled floor?
Often, yes, where it suits the floor. The grout is raked out and replaced with a flexible sealant in a colour to suit.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do you seal kitchen plinths to the floor?
Yes. Floor edges in bathrooms and kitchens get wet at every clean, so a flexible silicone is the right choice.
Will I be able to paint over the new joint?
Where you plan to paint, we do. Silicone doesn’t take paint.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- A tiled floor that needs relaying
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Gogar
- Thresholds
- Tiled floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The product the joint needs
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Do not paint over silicone
- Walk round the room once a year and look at the edges
- Keep dirt out of the joints
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
In commercial units, keep pallet trucks and heavy wheels off new joints until they’ve cured. Mark the area off so drivers avoid it.
Concrete joints damaged by traffic get worse quickly. Sealing them early protects the edges and the surface smoother.