Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Saughton, Edinburgh
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Saughton. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
How we handle floor joint sealing in Saughton
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. If you have worn sealant at door thresholds and tiled floors with no room to move, we can help, on commercial floors, wet room & bathroom floors and concrete floor joints alike.
New flats and houses are still being built in and around Scotland’s cities, and in new homes, sealant and floor joints are often among the first snags.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Saughton (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Keep dirt out of the joints
- Don’t paint over silicone
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Mark off resealed joints in warehouses
In commercial units, keep pallet trucks and heavy wheels off new joints until they’ve cured. Cone off the area if needed while it cures.
Concrete joints damaged by traffic get worse quickly. Early resealing helps keep the joint intact and the floor safer.
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What else we do in Saughton
Common problems we fix in Saughton
When a tiled floor has no movement joints, the grout takes the strain. You’ll see a crack running along the grout, where a flexible joint should have been.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St Salvador's Episcopal Church, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
What your quote should include
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether you can choose the colour
Landlords, agents and businesses in Saughton
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you’re 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.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Saughton, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- We take out the cracked caulk, grout or old sealant.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- A flexible sealant suited to the floor is applied and smooth it.
- Finally, we check the work and talk you through aftercare.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
How the job changes by surface
Concrete floor joints
Open concrete joints chip at the edges when wheels cross them. A sealed joint protects the edges and stops debris collecting.
Commercial floors
Commercial washrooms and kitchens have floor joints that get wet constantly. They’re resealed with a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Saughton
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The rough size of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
FAQs for Saughton
Is Saughton in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Saughton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Kingsknowe 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 give you a clear quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The product needed can limit the range.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
What floor joint sealing looks like in Saughton
Floors around Edinburgh run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Rented homes near Kingsknowe station change hands often, and open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty. Managing a site like Forrester High School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
Saughton is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Saughton or further out, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property. Saughton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for floor joint sealing.
Our applicators cover all of EH11, EH14 and EH12 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Saughton Road, Longstone Road and Stenhouse Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A71, Saughton is simple for us to get to for floor joint sealing. We also cover the places around Saughton: Stenhouse (1 mile north-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north), Broomhouse (1 mile west), Parkhead (1 mile south-east) and Longstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Saughton
Around Saughton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merchiston Castle School, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Saughton include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.