North Lanarkshire · Scotland
Old Monkland Floor Joint Sealing
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homes and businesses in Old Monkland and across North Lanarkshire. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Old Monkland
Wet-area floor joints keep water out of the gap behind skirting and plinths. A flexible silicone seal keeps it out and stops dirt collecting. We work on concrete floor joints, commercial floors and skirting boards, and the jobs we see most are rigid edge joints in tiled floors and cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint.
Around smaller Scottish places like Old Monkland, 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.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in North Lanarkshire.
- Location
- Old Monkland (ML5)
- Region
- North Lanarkshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
- A tiled floor that needs relaying
- Water getting under the tiles from elsewhere
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Old Monkland
- Thresholds
- Skirting boards
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Commercial floors
- Tiled floors
- Concrete floor joints
Floor joint sealing around Old Monkland
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Floors around North Lanarkshire run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
Managing a site like Drumpark School? Then floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up.
Old Monkland is about 1 mile south-west of Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire. Whether you are in the middle of Old Monkland or further out, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 89 places in North Lanarkshire are on our list. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 9 miles away.
Work in ML5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Floor joint sealing is available to properties on Croy Road, Ailsa Road and Faulds Lane. If you’re just outside Old Monkland, we cover Coatbridge (1 mile north-east), Viewpark (1 mile south), Bargeddie (1 mile west), Carnbroe (2 miles east) and Tannochside (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Motherwell (4 miles south-east), Cumbernauld (7 miles north), Airdrie (3 miles north-east), Wishaw (7 miles south-east), Kilsyth (9 miles north) and Burnfoot (3 miles north-east).
Around Old Monkland
In Old Monkland, that means homes and buildings near St. Ambrose High School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Old Monkland itself: Kirkwood station. Other landmarks nearby include Coathill Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Glasgow Fort (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Strathclyde Loch.
Your questions about floor joint sealing in Old Monkland
Will you come out to Old Monkland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Kirkwood station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we will agree it with you first.
Why does the gap under my skirting keep coming back?
Usually it’s movement: timber drying in winter, floors settling, or caulk that cannot stretch. A flexible bead keeps up with the movement.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
When can I walk on the floor?
That varies with the sealant and the room. Before we leave, we tell you when it can be walked on, mopped and driven over so there’s no guesswork.
What we are called out for in Old Monkland
A floor laid tight to the walls has no room to move. It pushes against the walls and skirting as it expands.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Open joints that fill with dirt
Letting a property close to Kirkwood station? Then open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What insurance they hold
- How the colour is chosen
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
- The amount of work
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Different surfaces, different methods
Commercial floors
Commercial floors take more traffic than most homes. We talk through the traffic and choose a sealant suited to it.
Tiled floors
Tiled floors need movement joints at edges and across large areas. We replace grout with flexible sealant along the right lines.
Places near Old Monkland
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Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Sweep along the edges of the floor
- Look at floor joints each spring
- Do not paint over silicone
- Keep heavy wheels off new concrete joints until cured
Check the joints after the first winter. Small gaps at the ends can be touched up early on.
Once concrete joint edges start to break, wheels make it worse. Sealing them early protects the edges.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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, then guaranteed for a year.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint in most cases. For a place like Old Monkland, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- Old material is removed from the joint.
- Edges are cleaned and dried.
- We apply a flexible sealant suited to the floor.
- Finally, we check the work and talk you through aftercare.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.