Orkney Islands · Scotland
Grimeston Floor Joint Sealing
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homes and businesses in Grimeston and across the Orkney Islands. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
Floor joint sealing in Grimeston, done properly
Every floor moves a little, so its edges need a joint that can flex. We seal skirting gaps, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. If you’re dealing with dirt and water collecting in open floor joints and gaps between floors and kitchen plinths, we can help, on commercial floors, thresholds and tiled floors alike.
Work in a place like Grimeston is planned ahead, journey included. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Grimeston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Grimeston
Dirt builds up in open joints, and they look untidy. A neat sealed joint is easier to clean. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
Questions from Grimeston
Is Grimeston in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Grimeston is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
What guarantee comes with floor joint sealing in Grimeston?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you seal where the floor meets the bath panel?
Yes. These joints get wet every time the floor is cleaned, so a flexible silicone is the right choice.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Do you use a paintable sealant?
Where the skirting will be painted, we can use a flexible sealant that takes paint. Silicone won’t take paint, so it’s kept for wet areas and unpainted joints.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
How we quote for floor joint sealing
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- The amount of work
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
- The number of rooms or windows
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that is easy.
What floor joint sealing looks like in Grimeston
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 each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
Around Grimeston, as everywhere, floor joint sealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Grimeston is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Grimeston to the outskirts, floor joint sealing is available for homes and businesses alike. Grimeston is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover for floor joint sealing.
Jobs for floor joint sealing in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for floor joint sealing include Bimbister (1 mile north-east), Harray (2 miles north), Stenness (2 miles south), Wasbister (2 miles west) and Russland (2 miles north). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Grimeston
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Grimeston include Hill of Heddle and Loch of Harray.
When it is not the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Large cracks that need a surveyor
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
- Loose, hollow or cracked tiles, which need a tiler
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Grimeston
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
How the visit works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Around Grimeston, 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.
- We take out any old caulk, sealant or grout along the line.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- The sealant goes in, chosen for the floor and coloured to suit it.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Related advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
What we are called out for in Grimeston
Some floors were never given a perimeter gap or movement joint. It pushes against the walls and skirting as it expands, and the sealant or grout breaks.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Tiled floors with no room to move
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Open joints that fill with dirt
For jobs in and around Grimeston, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What to look for in a quote
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How much experience the applicator has
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is