Edinburgh · Scotland
Inch Floor Joint Sealing
Floor joints in Inch need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
Surface by surface
Thresholds
Thresholds take daily traffic, so the sealant has to be tough as well as flexible.
Wet room and bathroom floors
Bathroom floor edges get wet at every clean. A flexible seal stops water running into the gap.
About our floor joint sealing in Inch
Concrete floors in warehouses and units have joints that take heavy wear. We reseal them with a product chosen for the movement and the traffic. If you have gaps between floors and kitchen plinths and threshold joints that have opened or worn, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Older tenement flats usually have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Inch, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Inch (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Parking in city streets around Inch can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- 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.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
When it is not the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. Sealant will not put right:
- Movement too big for a sealant joint
- Subfloor problems that need a flooring contractor
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Inch
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
Inch questions
What guarantee comes with floor joint sealing in Inch?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can grout be replaced with sealant on a tiled floor?
Often, yes, where it suits the floor. We remove the grout and seal the line with flexible sealant.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Do you seal floor joints in bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes. Floor edges in bathrooms and kitchens get wet at every clean, so a flexible silicone is the right choice.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you work in Inch?
Yes. We cover Inch and the rest of Edinburgh. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why has a gap opened under my skirting?
Floors shrink and settle, especially in the first year or two and through the heating season opens the gap. Caulk tends to crack; a flexible sealant doesn’t.
How we quote for floor joint sealing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The address or postcode of the job
Every job is quoted individually. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
When to call us in Inch
Decorators’ caulk is often used along skirting because it’s cheap and paintable. It cracks where there’s movement or water.
The most common problems we see are:
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
Managing a site like Liberton High School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
What your quote should include
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Why it’s worth doing now in Inch
Water that gets past a floor joint can damage the floor beneath. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
Floor joint sealing in Inch: local notes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, 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.
Community buildings like Liberton Parish Church are part of the picture too: floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others. Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Inch is about 2 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover floor joint sealing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Inch. Inch is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for floor joint sealing.
Postcode districts we cover here for floor joint sealing: EH16, EH17 and EH9. That includes homes and businesses on Ross Road, Lady Road and Orrok Lane. Other places close to Inch include Bridge End (1 mile north), Cameron Toll (1 mile north-west), Liberton (1 mile south-west), Little France (1 mile east) and Prestonfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Bellevue (3 miles north-west) and Silvermills (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Inch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Margaret's School and Inch Park. The closest station to Inch is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles east) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Inch include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.