Orkney Islands · Scotland
Floor Joint Sealing in Kirkwall
Professional floor joint sealing in and around Kirkwall, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
About our floor joint sealing in Kirkwall
The gap under a skirting board often opens as floors and walls move with the seasons. Caulk tends to crack there, so we use a flexible sealant that moves with the floor. Typical jobs include failed joint filler in concrete floors and rigid edge joints in tiled floors, across concrete floor joints, thresholds and tiled floors.
Scottish towns like Kirkwall have older streets and newer estates, with new homes still being built in many. Newer homes need snagging; older ones need their joints renewing.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Kirkwall (KW15)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Kirkwall
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Towns and villages near Kirkwall
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Floor joint sealing in Kirkwall: local notes
Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kirkwall Grammar School, floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up.
Kirkwall is in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Kirkwall get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Kirkwall is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover for floor joint sealing.
We cover every part of the KW15 postcode area for floor joint sealing. You will find streets such as Main Street, Sommerville Square and High Street, all of which we cover. You will find Kirkwall on the A960 and A961, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in Blackhill (1 mile west), Greenigoe (3 miles south-west), Balfour (4 miles north-east), Tankerness (4 miles east) and Toab (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in the Orkney Islands, Kirkwall has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind. If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Kirkwall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Orkney Library and Archive and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Bishop's Palace (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gallow Ha' and Loomi Shun.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Parking around Kirkwall is rarely difficult, though older streets in the centre can be tight. For flats, mention the shared stair or door entry system.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- The joint is vacuumed clean and backing fitted where needed.
- 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
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Related advice
What affects the quote in Kirkwall
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When to call us in Kirkwall
Grout is rigid, so a tiled floor with nowhere to move cracks along a grout line. Cracks often run straight along a line of joints, showing where a movement joint was needed.
Look out for any of the following:
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
For buildings such as Paterson Church, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Before booking anyone
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Is VAT in the price?
- What product goes in the joint
What the job involves on each surface
Wet room and bathroom floors
Bathroom floors meet baths, trays, panels and skirting. They’re sealed with a flexible, anti-fungal silicone.
Concrete floor joints
Hard wheels break down the edges of open joints. Sealing them supports the edges and stops debris collecting.
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Concrete floor joints
Kirkwall questions
What’s the best way to get a price for floor joint sealing in Kirkwall?
The easiest way is to send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job. We’ll give you a clear quote, with a fixed price before we start.
Do you cover Kirkwall for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Kirkwall is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you work on commercial floors?
Yes, from warehouses and units to offices and shops. We can plan around your opening times, and out-of-hours work can be arranged.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How long before the joint can take traffic?
We will tell you before we leave. That depends on the product, and walking on it normally comes before mopping or wheeled traffic.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.