Orkney Islands · Scotland
Isbister Floor Joint Sealing
Our applicators work in Isbister on sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Open joints that fill with dirt
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
About our floor joint sealing in Isbister
Where skirting is painted, we can use a flexible sealant that takes paint. For bathrooms and kitchens, silicone is usually the better choice because it handles water. If you are dealing with concrete floor joints that have broken down and perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout, we can help, on tiled floors, skirting boards and commercial floors alike.
Work in a place like Isbister 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, large or small.
- Where
- Isbister (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Isbister
Water that gets past a floor joint can damage the floor beneath. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint. In an older home around Isbister, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why Isbister customers choose us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors, depending on the amount of work. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We start by looking at the floor, the gap and the traffic, then choose the product.
- Whatever is in the joint now, whether caulk, grout or sealant, comes out.
- We clean and vacuum the joint and fit backing where the depth needs setting.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Advice
Do you need floor joint sealing in Isbister?
New floors settle once they’re in use. The edges pull away from the skirting.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Open joints that fill with dirt
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
Whether the job is in Isbister itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Places near Isbister
What else we do in Isbister
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Don’t paint over silicone
- Keep heavy wheels off new concrete joints until cured
- Look at floor joints each spring
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
Keep off the joint for the time we give you. Light foot traffic is generally fine sooner than wet cleaning or wheels.
Small gaps are quick to seal. Ignored, they fill with dirt and open further and are harder to clean out.
Surface by surface
Tiled floors
Tiled floors need movement joints at edges and across large areas. Where needed, a line of grout is replaced with flexible sealant.
Wet room and bathroom floors
In a wet room, the floor-to-wall joint is a key line of defence. We reseal it with a flexible silicone suited to wet areas, and we’ll tell you if the leak seems to come from elsewhere.
When it isn’t the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Loose, hollow or cracked tiles, which need a tiler
- Movement too big for a sealant joint
- Water getting under the tiles from elsewhere
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Concrete floor joints
- Thresholds
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Joints and finishes in Isbister homes
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. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Isbister, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Isbister is about 6 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. For floor joint sealing in and around Isbister, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover the Orkney Islands, Isbister included. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Isbister: Norseman (1 mile west), Gorseness (2 miles north-east), Settiscarth (2 miles west), Tingwall (3 miles north) and Finstown (4 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Isbister
Nearby you will also find Langskaill House (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Enyas Hill and Birsay moors RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Isbister
Can you do floor joint sealing in Isbister?
Yes, Isbister is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is floor joint sealing in Isbister guaranteed?
All our work, in Isbister and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Is caulk good enough for skirting?
Caulk works on still, dry joints, but it splits where the joint moves or gets wet. For most floor joints, we use a flexible sealant.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.