Moray · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Kinloss, Moray
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homes and businesses in Kinloss and across Moray. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
What floor joint sealing looks like in Kinloss
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles. Floors around Moray 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.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Kinloss Parish Church, floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others. For landlords with property near Forres station, gaps at skirtings and thresholds are worth sealing between tenancies.
Kinloss is about 3 miles north-east of Forres, in Moray. Jobs in Kinloss get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Moray, we cover 58 places, Kinloss among them. Aberdeen is on our list too, around 63 miles away.
All of IV36 is covered for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on North Road, Milton Way and Hatton Way or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Findhorn (2 miles north-west), Forres (3 miles south-west), Rafford (4 miles south), Alves (4 miles east) and Moor of Granary (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Elgin (9 miles east), Lossiemouth (11 miles north-east), Ashgrove (9 miles east), Burghead (5 miles north-east), Hopeman (7 miles north-east) and Lhanbryde (12 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Kinloss
For rail, the closest station is Forres station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Earnside Castle (2.2 miles east) and Leanchoil Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Kinloss includes Sanquhar Loch and Cluny Hill.
Floor joint sealing in Kinloss
The gap under a skirting board often opens as floors and walls move with the seasons. Caulk tends to crack there, so we close it with a flexible sealant instead. If you’re dealing with skirting caulk that keeps splitting and concrete floor joints that have broken down, we can put it right, on concrete floor joints, thresholds and commercial floors alike.
Around smaller Scottish places like Kinloss, new homes tend to be single plots or small developments. Each needs its sealant and floor joints finished as carefully as on a big site.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Kinloss as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Kinloss (IV36)
- Wider area
- Moray
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
If you manage several properties in or around Kinloss, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
How the job changes by surface
Tiled floors
The edge of a tiled floor, where it meets the wall or skirting, should be a flexible joint. Grout at the edge is removed and replaced with sealant.
Concrete floor joints
Sawn joints in concrete floors control where it cracks. We reseal them with a floor-joint product suited to the traffic.
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What affects the quote in Kinloss
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
When it is not the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Kinloss
- Tiled floors
- Skirting boards
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Outdoor work around Kinloss depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- We vacuum out the joint and add backing where the depth needs setting.
- The chosen sealant goes in, coloured to suit the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Mark off resealed joints in warehouses
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
- Look at floor joints each spring
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
Don’t paint over silicone. If you plan to paint, we’ll use a paintable product.
Sealing a gap while it’s small is a quick job. Left alone, they collect dirt and widen.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Your questions about floor joint sealing in Kinloss
Is Kinloss within the area you cover?
Yes, Kinloss is covered. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Kinloss in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Kinloss is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Can you add a movement joint to a tiled floor?
Often, yes. We replace the grout along a suitable line with flexible sealant in a matching colour. If tiles are loose, that needs fixing first.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.