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Floor & skirting joints in Riccarton, Edinburgh
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- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
Floor joint sealing in Riccarton
In commercial and industrial units, concrete floor joints take a hammering from wheels and traffic. Each is resealed with a floor-joint product suited to what runs over it. Typical jobs include gaps between floors and kitchen plinths and threshold joints that have opened or worn, across thresholds, commercial floors and concrete floor joints.
Around smaller Scottish places like Riccarton, 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.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Riccarton and across Edinburgh.
- Place
- Riccarton (EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Commercial floors
Commercial floors take more traffic than most homes. The sealant is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
Wet room and bathroom floors
Floor joints in bathrooms take water every day. They’re sealed with a flexible, anti-fungal silicone to keep water out of the edges.
What floor joint sealing looks like in Riccarton
Floors around Edinburgh 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. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
In and around Riccarton, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Riccarton gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Riccarton is one of them.
Work in EH14 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Riccarton, we cover Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Riccarton
For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Park station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Riccarton includes Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we quote for floor joint sealing
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
- When we can work, for business premises
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
The process
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. Somewhere like Riccarton may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We look at the gap and the floor type and agree the right sealant.
- Old caulk, grout or sealant is removed from the joint.
- The joint is vacuumed clean, with backing fitted wherever depth matters.
- We apply a flexible sealant, or a floor-joint product on concrete, in a suitable colour.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Why act early in Riccarton
Left open, concrete joints break down under traffic. A sealed joint supports the edges before they need a bigger repair. In an older home around Riccarton, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- We agree the colour with you first
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
When to call us in Riccarton
Some floors were never given a perimeter gap or movement joint. As it expands, the edges lift or crack and joints fail.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Park station? Then open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What product goes in the joint
- How long to leave it before use
- How hidden problems are handled
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
FAQs for Riccarton
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Park station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is Riccarton in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Riccarton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you seal floor joints in bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes. Floor edges in bathrooms and kitchens get wet at every clean, so we seal them with silicone suited to wet areas.
Can you add a movement joint to a tiled floor?
Often, yes, where it suits the floor. We remove the grout and seal the line with flexible sealant, giving the floor room to move.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.