Midlothian · Scotland
Howgate Floor Joint Sealing
Floor joints in Howgate need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
How we handle floor joint sealing in Howgate
Tiled floors can crack along the grout when there’s no room for movement. We can turn a line of grout into a movement joint by replacing it with flexible sealant coloured to suit the grout. We work on concrete floor joints, skirting boards and commercial floors, and people most often call us about cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens and tiled floors with no room to move.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Howgate (EH26)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t paint over silicone
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Use a well-wrung mop rather than flooding the floor
- Act on grout cracks that run in a straight line
In commercial units, keep pallet trucks and heavy wheels off new joints until they’ve cured. Cone off the area if needed while it cures.
In wet areas, an open floor joint lets water reach the subfloor. Resealing early keeps it out.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. For a place like Howgate, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we check the joint and the floor and agree which sealant suits it.
- We take out any old caulk, sealant or grout along the line.
- The joint is vacuumed clean, with backing fitted wherever depth matters.
- We apply a flexible sealant, or a floor-joint product on concrete, in a suitable colour.
- The joint is tooled to a neat finish and we tell you when it can take feet and a mop.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
New homes and floors in Howgate
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles. Floors around Midlothian 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.
Community buildings like Howgate Church are part of the picture too: floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
Howgate is about 2 miles south-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. Every kind of property in Howgate is covered for floor joint sealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Howgate is one of 33 places in Midlothian we cover for floor joint sealing. We also work in Edinburgh, about 9 miles from Howgate.
Our applicators cover all of the EH26 postcode area for floor joint sealing. If you are just outside Howgate, we cover Penicuik (2 miles north-west), Milton Bridge (3 miles north), Silverburn (3 miles north-west), Swanston (6 miles north) and Bonaly (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (6 miles north-east), Dalkeith (8 miles north-east), Loanhead (5 miles north), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles north-east) and Mayfield (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Howgate
We work in homes and buildings around Penicuik High School. Nearby you will also find Ravensneuk Castle (1.6 miles west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Turnhouse Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
Also near Howgate
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How we quote for floor joint sealing
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Access and height
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Why deal with it now?
Not every floor joint takes the same sealant: skirting and tiled floors need flexibility, wet areas need water resistance and concrete needs a product suited to wheels. Using the wrong one is why many floor joints fail. Around Howgate, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Howgate
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Wet room & bathroom floors
When to call us in Howgate
Decorators’ caulk is often used along skirting because it’s cheap and paintable. It cracks where there’s movement or water so the gap reappears.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
Managing a site like Wellington School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What product goes in the joint
Surface by surface
Concrete floor joints
Sawn joints in concrete floors control where it cracks. They’re resealed with a product chosen for what runs over them.
Skirting boards
Skirting-to-floor joints are a regular job for us. We take out any cracked caulk before sealing so the new sealant bonds.
Questions from Howgate
Is Howgate within the area you cover?
Yes, Howgate is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What guarantee comes with floor joint sealing in Howgate?
All our work, in Howgate and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can grout be replaced with sealant on 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, giving the floor room to move.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.