Orkney Islands · Scotland
Floor Joint Sealing in Harray
Professional floor joint sealing in and around Harray, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Harray
Large tiled floors, and those over underfloor heating, often need movement joints. We can turn a line of grout into a movement joint by replacing it with flexible sealant. We work on concrete floor joints, tiled floors and commercial floors, and the jobs we see most are failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels and cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Harray (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about floor joint sealing in Harray
What guarantee comes with floor joint sealing in Harray?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Harray for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Harray is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What causes gaps between the floor and skirting?
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons, and new floors settle. We close it with a flexible sealant that moves with the floor.
Can you add a movement joint to a tiled floor?
Often, yes. We replace the grout along a suitable line with flexible sealant. If tiles are loose, that needs fixing first.
Can sealant along the skirting be painted?
If you tell us beforehand, yes. We use a paintable flexible sealant on joints you plan to paint.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When it isn’t the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Harray
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
- Tiled floors
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check the sealant is paintable before decorating
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
- Use a well-wrung mop rather than flooding the floor
Avoid flooding the floor when you clean. Keeping the edges drier helps the sealant last longer.
Cracks along tile grout lines come back unless the movement is dealt with. A flexible joint added early helps protect the tiles themselves.
How it works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes for a typical job. Somewhere like Harray may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We clear the edges of the floor so the joints are easy to reach.
- We take out the cracked caulk, grout or old sealant.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- We apply a flexible sealant suited to the floor.
- We check the joints and explain the aftercare.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Also in Harray
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What we are called out for in Harray
Decorators’ caulk is often used along skirting because it’s cheap and paintable. In a joint that moves or gets wet, it splits, which is why so many skirting joints look broken.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
For buildings such as Grimeston Congregational Chapel, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
What floor joint sealing looks like in Harray
Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Around Harray, as everywhere, floor joint sealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Harray is about 9 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Harray is covered for floor joint sealing. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, Harray among them.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for floor joint sealing include Bimbister (1 mile south), Russland (1 mile west), Grimeston (2 miles south), Hourston (2 miles north-west) and Wasbister (3 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Harray
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Harray include Kame of Corrigall and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
What affects the quote in Harray
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Harray can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.