Scottish Borders · Scotland
Floor Joint Sealing in Kelso
Problem with your floor joints in Kelso? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Kelso, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Floor joint sealing in Kelso, done properly
A threshold joint has to cope with feet, movement and sometimes water. We use a flexible product that suits both floors in a colour to suit. We work on tiled floors, wet room & bathroom floors and concrete floor joints, and the jobs we see most are grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant and worn sealant at door thresholds.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Kelso (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint from start to finish. Outdoor work around Kelso depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
- We apply a flexible sealant, or a floor-joint product on concrete, in a suitable colour.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Kelso
Caulk is quick and cheap, but it cracks where the joint moves or gets wet, but the movement soon cracks it. A flexible sealant stretches instead, so the joint stays closed. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What you get with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Fully insured
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Do you need floor joint sealing in Kelso?
Water and dirt collect in open floor joints. In kitchens and bathrooms, mop water gets into the gap and behind skirting and plinths.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
Schools such as Kelso High School are buildings too, and floor and threshold joints in busy corridors wear quickly and are best resealed early.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they’re fully insured
Common questions in Kelso
Do you cover Kelso for floor joint sealing?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Kelso is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Kelso?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Kelso.
Can grout be replaced with sealant on a tiled floor?
Usually, yes. Straight cracks in grout often show where a movement joint was needed. We replace that grout with a flexible joint.
What causes gaps between the floor and skirting?
Movement from drying timber and settling floors opens the gap. Rigid fillers split, so we use a flexible sealant.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Also in Kelso
What the job involves on each surface
Commercial floors
Washroom and kitchen floors in commercial buildings need sound edge joints. They’re resealed with a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
Wet room and bathroom floors
In a wet room, the floor-to-wall joint is a key line of defence. It’s resealed with a sanitary silicone and we will say if the problem looks like more than the joint.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
- Do not paint over silicone
- Lift furniture rather than dragging it across joints
- Keep dirt out of the joints
Follow the cure time before walking on or cleaning the joint. Light foot traffic is normally fine sooner than wet cleaning or wheels so we’ll give you each time.
Cracks along tile grout lines come back unless the movement is dealt with. A flexible joint added early helps protect the tiles themselves.
Joints and finishes in Kelso homes
Across the Scottish Borders, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and each moves in its own way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
In and around Kelso, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. We provide floor joint sealing to homes and businesses in Kelso, as part of our work across the Scottish Borders. We cover 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, about 38 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for floor joint sealing: TD5. Whether your property is on Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A698 and A699, Kelso is easy for our applicators to reach for floor joint sealing. We also cover Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). Being one of the Scottish Borders’s larger places, Kelso has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
What’s near Kelso
Around Kelso, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Waggon Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Kelso Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
- Loose, hollow or cracked tiles, which need a tiler
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors