Shetland Islands · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Mail, Shetland Islands
Floor joint sealing across Mail and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
How we handle floor joint sealing in Mail
We seal floor joints in homes, offices and commercial buildings across Mail. We start by checking the floor type and the joint, since that decides which sealant suits. Typical jobs include skirting that has pulled away from the floor and failed joint filler in concrete floors, across skirting boards, thresholds and commercial floors.
For a place like Mail, the journey and access are planned in advance. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Mail (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many areas need sealing
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few pictures by email, if you can
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Why act early in Mail
Left open, concrete joints break down under traffic. Resealing it early protects the edges and keeps the damage down. In a place like Mail, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Check skirting joints after the heating season
- Mark off resealed joints in warehouses
- Keep dirt out of the joints
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
In commercial units, keep pallet trucks and heavy wheels off new joints until they’ve cured. Cone off the area if needed while it cures.
Once concrete joint edges start to break, wheels make it worse. Early resealing helps keep the joint intact and the floor safer.
Surface by surface
Tiled floors
Perimeter joints in tiled floors should be sealant, not grout. Grout at the edge is removed and replaced with sealant.
Thresholds
Two different floors meeting at a threshold move differently. A flexible sealant bridges them.
Common problems we fix in Mail
Caulk is the usual filler for skirting. In a joint that moves or gets wet, it splits.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
Community buildings like Mail Church are part of the picture too: joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Before you book anyone
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
- How long to leave it before use
- The length of the guarantee
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
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.
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Mail: your questions answered
Will you come out to Mail?
Yes, Mail is covered. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do floor joint sealing in Mail?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Mail is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Why does the gap under my skirting keep coming back?
Timber floors and skirting shrink and swell through the year. A flexible sealant closes the gap without cracking like caulk.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes. We reseal concrete floor joints in commercial and industrial units. The product is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Can sealant along the skirting be painted?
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.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Floor joint sealing around Mail
Floors around the Shetland Islands run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Mail, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Mail is about 9 miles south of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Mail to the outskirts, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Mail is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands where we work.
All of ZE2 is within our area for floor joint sealing. Neighbouring places we cover for floor joint sealing include Bremirehoull (1 mile north), Cunningsburgh (1 mile north), Aithsetter (2 miles north-east), Sandwick (2 miles south) and Hoswick (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (9 miles north), Sound (8 miles north) and Scalloway (7 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Mail
For a walk, there’s Loch of Fladdabister.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Outdoor work around Mail depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We start by checking the floor, the joint and what traffic it takes.
- We remove what’s in the joint now.
- We vacuum out the joint and add backing where the depth needs setting.
- We apply the sealant in a colour that suits the floor.
- We tool it neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.