Scottish Borders · Scotland
Selkirk Floor Joint Sealing
We cover Selkirk for sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
Joints and finishes in Selkirk homes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Floors around the Scottish Borders 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.
Community buildings like Church Of Our Lady And St Joseph are part of the picture too: floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others. For landlords with property near Galashiels station, a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant.
Selkirk is about 5 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD7 postcode area, we cover floor joint sealing for homes and businesses. Selkirk is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work for floor joint sealing. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, roughly 31 miles from Selkirk.
Every address in TD7 is within our area for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Place and Station Road, all of which we cover. Selkirk sits on or near the A7 and A707, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Selkirk include Boleside (3 miles north-east), Midlem (4 miles east), Broadmeadows (4 miles west), Ashkirk (4 miles south) and Yarrowford (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (5 miles north), Hawick (9 miles south), Peebles (15 miles north-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east), Wilton (9 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles north-west). Selkirk is among the bigger towns we cover in the Scottish Borders.
What’s near Selkirk
Around Selkirk, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Town Arms Inn. Selkirk’s nearest station is Galashiels station, about 5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Borders General Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Peel Hill (under half a mile south). The countryside around Selkirk includes Hare and Dunhog Mosses and Haining Loch.
Floor joint sealing in Selkirk, done properly
Gaps along the bottom of skirting are common in new and older homes alike. Caulk tends to crack there, so we use a flexible sealant that moves with the floor. Common call-outs are for tiled floors with no room to move and rigid edge joints in tiled floors, across skirting boards, wet room & bathroom floors and concrete floor joints.
For a place like Selkirk, the journey and access are planned in advance. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Selkirk (TD7)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Selkirk
Floor joints left open collect dirt that is hard to clean out and makes the floor look worn. A neat sealed joint is easier to clean and look tidier. Around Selkirk, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why Selkirk clients choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We never seal over old sealant
- We agree the colour with you first
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What we are called out for in Selkirk
Wheels crossing an unfilled concrete joint chip its edges. Hard wheels damage the joint edges until the joint widens.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Tiled floors with no room to move
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
If you look after a building such as Selkirk High School, entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- The length of the guarantee
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
We do not publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Access and height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Surface by surface
Thresholds
A threshold is where floors and frames meet. We seal them with a flexible sealant that suits both sides.
Tiled floors
Perimeter joints in tiled floors should be sealant, not grout. Grout at the edge is removed and replaced with sealant.
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Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check skirting joints after the heating season
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
- Keep caulk for dry, still joints only
- Keep dirt out of the joints
Follow the cure time before walking on or cleaning the joint. Feet are usually fine before mopping or wheeled traffic, and we’ll tell you both.
A tiled floor that cracks along a line will keep cracking until it can move. A flexible joint added early helps protect the tiles themselves.
The process
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors in most cases. Outdoor work around Selkirk depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- We remove what’s in the joint now.
- We vacuum out the joint and add backing where the depth needs setting.
- The chosen sealant goes in, coloured to suit the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
For floor joint sealing in Selkirk, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Selkirk
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
For anyone letting property in or around Selkirk, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Your questions about floor joint sealing in Selkirk
I let a flat near Galashiels station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Selkirk?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I get a quote for floor joint sealing in Selkirk?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it will not last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Do you use a paintable sealant?
Where you plan to paint, we do. Silicone doesn’t take paint, so tell us your plans.
Is caulk good enough for skirting?
Because caulk cracks where there’s movement or water. Skirting joints move with the floor, so we use a flexible sealant that stretches.
How long does floor joint sealing take?
Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Why has a gap opened under my skirting?
Generally it’s movement: timber drying in winter, floors settling, or caulk that can’t stretch. A flexible sealant stays closed as the floor moves.