Scottish Borders · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Scottish Borders
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homes and businesses in Scottish Borders. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. Around Scottish Borders, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We look at the gap and the floor type and agree the right sealant.
- Whatever is in the joint now, whether caulk, grout or sealant, comes out.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- We apply a flexible sealant, or a floor-joint product on concrete, in a suitable colour.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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About our floor joint sealing in Scottish Borders
Floors move, and the joint where they meet a wall, skirting, threshold or another floor has to move with them. We seal skirting gaps, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints using a product that suits the floor. If you are dealing with gaps at thresholds between rooms and gaps opening between the floor and skirting, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Scottish Borders as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Scottish Borders (TD14)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Not every floor joint takes the same sealant: flexible sealant for skirting and tiles, silicone in wet areas, and floor-joint products for concrete. Using the wrong one is why many floor joints fail. In an older home around Scottish Borders, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Scottish Borders
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Tidy, careful work
- We never seal over old sealant
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
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What sealant work can’t fix
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It will not solve:
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Scottish Borders
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Thresholds
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
What we’re called out for in Scottish Borders
Wheels crossing an unfilled concrete joint chip its edges. Pallet trucks and trolleys knock the edges away and the joint gets wider.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
In and around Scottish Borders, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Are they insured?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Scottish Borders
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether the work is at height
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Your questions about floor joint sealing in Scottish Borders
Do you work for landlords with property near Reston station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Scottish Borders for floor joint sealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Scottish Borders is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
How long does floor joint sealing take?
Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes. We reseal concrete floor joints in commercial and industrial units. We will talk through the traffic and choose a sealant suited to it.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
What causes gaps between the floor and skirting?
Timber floors and skirting shrink and swell through the year. We close it with a flexible sealant that moves with the floor.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep floor cleaning water to a minimum at the edges
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
- Vacuum floor joints regularly to stop grit building up
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
Keep off the joint for the time we give you. Light foot traffic is usually fine sooner than wet cleaning or wheels.
Once concrete joint edges start to break, wheels make it worse. Sealing them early protects the edges and the surface smoother.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
What floor joint sealing looks like in Scottish Borders
Floors around the Scottish Borders 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, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
For landlords with property near Reston station, gaps at skirtings and thresholds are worth sealing between tenancies.
Scottish Borders is in Scotland. Whether you’re in the middle of Scottish Borders or further out, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 89 places in the Scottish Borders are on our list. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (41 miles or so).
Every address in TD14 is within our area for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need floor joint sealing at a property on West Loch Road, Reston Road and Creel Path or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Scottish Borders: Coldingham (1 mile south), St Abbs (1 mile north-east), Eyemouth (3 miles south-east), Reston (3 miles south-west) and Ayton (3 miles south).
What’s near Scottish Borders
The closest station to Scottish Borders is Reston station, roughly 3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Eyemouth Museum (3 miles south-east) and Press Castle (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Ayton Hill and Coldingham Loch.