Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Niddrie Mains, Edinburgh
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- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
New homes and floors in Niddrie Mains
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Across Edinburgh, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they do not all move the same way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
Schools such as Castlebrae Community High School are buildings too, and floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up.
Niddrie Mains is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH15, our applicators can take on floor joint sealing. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
We cover every part of EH15 and EH16 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Hay Avenue, Friary Road and Campion Road, all of which we cover. Niddrie Mains sits on or near the A6095 and A6106, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Niddrie Mains include Bingham (1 mile north-west), Niddrie (1 mile south-east), Greendykes (1 mile south-west), Magdalene (1 mile north-east) and The Wisp (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Niddrie Mains
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duddingston Kirk, Craigmillar Castle Park and Portobello Library and the streets around them. The closest station to Niddrie Mains is Brunstane station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we handle floor joint sealing in Niddrie Mains
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 concrete floor joints, wet room & bathroom floors and thresholds, and common reasons people get in touch are chipped and open joints in warehouse floors and tiled floors with no room to move.
In older Scottish city flats, floors are often timber over joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. In Niddrie Mains, a flexible sealant suits those joints better than filler.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Niddrie Mains (EH15, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Inside a flat in Niddrie Mains, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by checking the floor, the joint and what traffic it takes.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- We vacuum out the joint and add backing where the depth needs setting.
- We apply the sealant in a colour that suits the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
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When something else is needed
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Large cracks that need a surveyor
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
- Subfloor problems that need a flooring contractor
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting boards
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Commercial floors
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
What happens if it’s left?
Open joints along wet floors let water into the subfloor and behind skirting. Sealing them now keeps the problem at the surface. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Niddrie Mains, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
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.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Niddrie Mains
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Niddrie Mains: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brunstane station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Niddrie Mains in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Niddrie Mains is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Niddrie Mains and the rest of Edinburgh.
Do you work on commercial floors?
Yes. We reseal concrete floor joints in commercial and industrial units. The product is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
How we quote for floor joint sealing
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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, then guaranteed for a year.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Keep heavy wheels off new concrete joints until cured
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Walk round the room once a year and look at the edges
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
Lift furniture rather than sliding it over sealed joints. Sharp edges can cut the sealant.
Sealing a gap while it’s small is a quick job. Left alone, they collect dirt and widen and are harder to clean out.
When to call us in Niddrie Mains
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, where a flexible joint should have been.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
Rented homes near Brunstane station change hands often, and a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What guarantee comes with the work
- When the joint can take water or movement