Dundee · Scotland
Monikie Floor Joint Sealing
Specialist floor joint sealing for Monikie: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t paint over silicone
- Keep caulk for dry, still joints only
- Use furniture pads near skirting
- Check skirting joints after the heating season
Do not paint over silicone. If the joint will be painted, tell us beforehand so we use a paintable sealant.
In wet areas, an open floor joint lets water reach the subfloor. A sound seal stops that happening.
Floor joint sealing in Monikie, done properly
Floor joint sealing is mostly about choosing the right product and preparing the joint. Old caulk, grout or failed sealant comes out first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. If you are dealing with concrete floor joints that have broken down and skirting caulk that keeps splitting, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For a place like Monikie, the journey and access are planned in advance. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Monikie (DD5)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need floor joint sealing in Monikie
When a tiled floor has no movement joints, the grout takes the strain. You will see a crack running along the grout, where a flexible joint should have been.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
Rented homes near Monifieth station change hands often, and open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long the guarantee is
Nearby places to Monikie
Other services in Monikie
Joints and finishes in Monikie homes
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Floors around Dundee run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and they do not all move the same way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
Community buildings like Parish Church And Burial-Ground are part of the picture too: floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
Monikie is about 5 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Every kind of property in Monikie is covered for floor joint sealing, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. 50 places in Dundee are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Dundee page (8 miles or so).
Work in DD5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Affleck Gardens, Hillhead Road and West Hillhead Road. We also cover the places around Monikie: Newbigging (2 miles south), Kingennie (2 miles south-west), Wellbank (2 miles south-west), Drumsturdy (2 miles south-west) and Bucklerheads (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dundee (8 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (5 miles south-west), Stobswell (7 miles south-west), Monifieth (4 miles south), Blackness (9 miles south-west) and Barnhill (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Monikie
The nearest railway station is Monifieth station, roughly 4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ashludie Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Carnegie Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Why it’s worth doing now in Monikie
Not every floor joint takes the same sealant: skirting and tiled floors need flexibility, wet areas need water resistance and concrete needs a product suited to wheels. Getting that choice wrong is a common reason joints fail. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Monikie
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- We’re fully insured
- Colour agreed with you before we start
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
What the job involves on each surface
Tiled floors
Perimeter joints in tiled floors should be sealant, not grout. We rake out any grout there and reseal.
Concrete floor joints
Sawn joints in concrete floors control where it cracks. We reseal them with a floor-joint product suited to the traffic.
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. The work usually takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Outside jobs in Monikie need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- We remove what’s in the joint now.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Advice
Questions from Monikie
Can you do floor joint sealing in Monikie?
Yes, Monikie is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Monifieth station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can you add a movement joint to a tiled floor?
Usually, yes. A crack along a grout line often means the floor needs room to move. We rake out that line and seal it with flexible sealant.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
What causes gaps between the floor and skirting?
Floors shrink and settle, especially in the first year or two and through the heating season opens the gap. Rigid fillers split, so we use a flexible sealant.
How we quote for floor joint sealing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
- The amount of work
- Which sealant suits the joint
Rather than a set price list, 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
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Roughly how big the job is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.