Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor Joint Sealing in Prestonfield
Floor joint sealing across Prestonfield and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
Floor joint sealing in Prestonfield, done properly
Where skirting is painted, we can use a flexible sealant that takes paint. For bathrooms and kitchens, silicone is generally the better choice. If you have grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant and skirting caulk that keeps splitting, we can help.
Older tenement flats generally have timber floors on joists, with skirting joints that open and close with the seasons. For a flat in Prestonfield, a flexible sealant copes with that movement where filler would crack.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Prestonfield (EH16, EH9, EH8)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Prestonfield
A floor laid tight to the walls has no room to move. As it expands, the edges lift or crack and joints fail.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
Community buildings like Priestfield Parish Church are part of the picture too: joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee
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Joints and finishes in Prestonfield 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 Edinburgh 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Margaret's School, floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Prestonfield is about 2 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Prestonfield to the outskirts, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Prestonfield is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for floor joint sealing.
We cover every part of the EH16, EH9 and EH8 postcode area for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lady Road, Cobden Road and Gilmour Road, all of which we cover. With the A7 close by, Prestonfield is easy for our applicators to reach. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in Cameron Toll (1 mile south), Mayfield (1 mile west), Bridge End (1 mile south-east), St Leonard's (1 mile north-west) and Newington (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Stockbridge (3 miles north-west), North Leith (3 miles north), West Coates (3 miles west) and Queensferry (10 miles west).
Near you in Prestonfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duddingston Kirk, Scottish Poetry Library and Peffermill Playing Fields, among other places. Other local landmarks include Leslie's Bar (0.6 miles west), Sciennes Primary School (1.1 miles west) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south-west). The closest station to Prestonfield is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Morita Museum of Fine Art (0.5 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Sweep along the edges of the floor
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
- Have a cracking tiled floor checked before tiles break
- Use furniture pads near skirting
In commercial units, keep pallet trucks and heavy wheels off new joints until they’ve cured. Mark the area off so drivers avoid it while it cures.
Concrete joints damaged by traffic get worse quickly. Sealing them early protects the edges and the surface smoother.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
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.
Prestonfield: your questions answered
Can you do floor joint sealing in Prestonfield?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Prestonfield is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is floor joint sealing in Prestonfield guaranteed?
All our work, in Prestonfield and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can you seal where the floor meets the bath panel?
Yes. Where a floor meets a bath panel, kitchen plinth or skirting in a wet area, we use a flexible silicone to keep mop water out.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Surface by surface
Concrete floor joints
Old filler, dust and debris are cleaned out of the joint, vacuuming them clean. Backing goes in where the depth needs controlling.
Thresholds
A threshold is where floors and frames meet. We seal them with a flexible sealant that suits both sides.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint from start to finish. Parking in city streets around Prestonfield can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First we check the joint and the floor and agree which sealant suits it.
- Whatever is in the joint now, whether caulk, grout or sealant, comes out.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- The sealant goes in, chosen for the floor and coloured to suit it.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Advice
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the property is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- If someone has resealed it before
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.