Orkney Islands · Scotland
Skeabrae Floor Joint Sealing
Floor joint sealing across Skeabrae and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Use furniture pads near skirting
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
- Ask before painting over a sealed joint
- Keep dirt out of the joints
Do not paint over silicone. If the joint will be painted, tell us beforehand so we use a paintable sealant.
Open skirting gaps let in draughts, dust and sometimes insects. Sealing it early keeps the room cleaner.
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Skeabrae
Thresholds are where two floors, or a floor and a door, meet. We use a flexible product that suits both floors. If you are dealing with gaps opening between the floor and skirting and tiled floors with no room to move, we can help, whatever the surface.
For a place like Skeabrae, the journey and access are planned in advance. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Skeabrae (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Structural movement or subsidence
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Wet room & bathroom floors
How the visit works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- The joint is vacuumed clean and backing fitted where needed.
- The chosen sealant goes in, coloured to suit the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Related advice
Skeabrae: your questions answered
What guarantee comes with floor joint sealing in Skeabrae?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Skeabrae within the area you cover?
Yes, Skeabrae is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will I be able to paint over the new joint?
If you tell us beforehand, yes. We use a paintable flexible sealant on joints you plan to paint.
How much does floor joint sealing cost in Skeabrae?
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.
My floor grout keeps cracking in a line. Can you help?
In many cases, yes. We replace the grout along a suitable line with flexible sealant. If tiles are loose, that needs fixing first.
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.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes. Old filler is cleaned out and the joint resealed with a floor-joint product. Tell us what runs over the floor and we will quote.
Why deal with it now?
Waiting until the next redecoration can mean a winter of draughts and dirt in the gaps. Sealing them now is a short job in most rooms. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why us?
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
Different surfaces, different methods
Skirting boards
Gaps between skirting and floor open as timber and floors move. We seal them with a flexible sealant rather than caulk in a colour to suit.
Concrete floor joints
Sawn joints in concrete floors control where it cracks. They’re resealed with a product chosen for what runs over them.
What floor joint sealing looks like in Skeabrae
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Whether the job is in Skeabrae itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish. Around Skeabrae, as everywhere, floor joint sealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Skeabrae is about 13 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Skeabrae get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands.
Our applicators cover all of KW17 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. Other places close to Skeabrae include Dounby (1 mile east), Hourston (2 miles south-east), Scarwell (2 miles west), Russland (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south). If you’re somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning.
What’s near Skeabrae
Nearby you will also find Earl's Palace (4.6 miles north-west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Orr Shun and Greeny Hill.