Aberdeen · Scotland
Kaimhill Floor Joint Sealing
We cover Kaimhill for sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
How we handle floor joint sealing in Kaimhill
Where skirting is painted, we can use a flexible sealant that takes paint. In wet areas we’d normally use silicone. We work on wet room & bathroom floors, skirting boards and tiled floors, and people most often call us about perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout and tiled floors with no room to move.
Scotland’s cities are still adding new flats and houses, and new-home owners often find sealant snags in the first year or two.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Kaimhill (AB10, AB12, AB15)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Kaimhill
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Commercial floors
What happens if it’s left?
Open joints along wet floors let water into the subfloor and behind skirting. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint. For landlords in Kaimhill, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
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 Kaimhill clients choose us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We agree the colour with you first
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Vacuum floor joints regularly to stop grit building up
- Keep heavy wheels off new concrete joints until cured
- Walk round the room once a year and look at the edges
- Keep caulk for dry, still joints only
Lift furniture rather than sliding it over sealed joints. Dragging can tear the bead before it has fully cured.
In wet areas, an open floor joint lets water reach the subfloor. Resealing early keeps it out.
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete floor joints
Hard wheels break down the edges of open joints. A sealed joint protects the edges and stops debris collecting.
Thresholds
Thresholds take daily traffic, so the sealant has to be tough as well as flexible and neatly finished.
Common questions in Kaimhill
Do you cover Kaimhill for floor joint sealing?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Kaimhill is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
I let a flat near Aberdeen station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we’re fully insured.
Why not just use caulk?
Caulk can’t cope with movement or water. Floor edges move through the year, so we use a flexible sealant that stretches.
Will I be able to paint over the new joint?
It depends on the sealant, so let us know first. We use a paintable flexible sealant on joints you plan to paint, and silicone elsewhere.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Also in Kaimhill
Floor joint sealing in Kaimhill: local notes
Across Aberdeen, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they do not all move the same way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty. If you look after a building such as Airyhall Primary School, floor and threshold joints in busy corridors wear quickly and are best resealed early.
Kaimhill is about 2 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Jobs in Kaimhill get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Aberdeen, we cover 63 places, and Kaimhill is one of them.
All of AB10, AB12 and AB15 is covered for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need floor joint sealing at a property on Ruthrie Road, Norfolk Road and Deevale Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Broomhill (1 mile north), Garthdee (1 mile south-west), Kincorth (1 mile south-east), Braeside (1 mile north-west) and West End (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dyce (6 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north), Portlethen (4 miles south), Donside Village (3 miles north), Cummings Park (3 miles north) and Danestone (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kaimhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lochside Academy, Albyn School and Duthie Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gordon Highlanders Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Pitfoddels Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Kaimhill include Upper Lake and Portlethen Moss.
Signs you need floor joint sealing in Kaimhill
A new floor or screed shrinks and settles as it dries. The edges pull away from the skirting and anything rigid cracks.
Look out for these signs:
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Ruthrieston West Church And Hall, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the colour is chosen
- The length of the guarantee
- What the cure time is
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on. Expect the work to take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. For a tenement in Kaimhill, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- We take out the cracked caulk, grout or old sealant.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- A flexible sealant suited to the floor is applied.
- We check the joints and explain the aftercare.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.