Orkney Islands · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Stromness, Orkney Islands
Floor joint sealing in Stromness from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
Floor joint sealing in Stromness, done properly
Wet-area floor joints keep water out of the gap behind skirting and plinths. A flexible silicone seal keeps it out so water and dirt cannot get in. We work on skirting boards, wet room & bathroom floors and thresholds, and people most often call us about open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards and grout cracking in a straight line across a floor.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, so skirting and floor joints can open up. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Stromness and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Stromness (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Thresholds
Thresholds take daily traffic, so we choose a hard-wearing, flexible product.
Concrete floor joints
We clean concrete joints out thoroughly before sealing. Backing goes in where the depth needs controlling.
Joints and finishes in Stromness homes
Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Schools such as stromness primary school are buildings too, and entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic. Around Stromness, as everywhere, floor joint sealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Stromness is about 12 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW16 postcode area, we cover floor joint sealing for homes and businesses. Our the Orkney Islands coverage runs to 51 places, and Stromness is one of them.
All of KW16 is covered for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Franklin Road, Manse Lane and Springfield Crescent, all of which we cover. With the A965 close by, Stromness is easy for our applicators to reach. Other places close to Stromness include Cairston (1 mile north-east), Clouston (3 miles north-east), Stenness (4 miles north-east), Hoy (4 miles south) and Wasbister (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in the Orkney Islands, Stromness has every kind of property, from flats to offices. If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Stromness
Other landmarks nearby include Stromness Museum (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Stromness include Hill of Lynedardy and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stromness
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.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
When it isn’t the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- A tiled floor that needs relaying
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
- Skirting boards
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Commercial floors
How we quote for floor joint sealing
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether the work is at height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The amount of work
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Do not fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Keep dirt out of the joints
- Check skirting joints after the heating season
- Check the sealant is paintable before decorating
Keep heavy furniture from dragging across the joints. Sharp edges can cut the sealant especially in the first few days.
Concrete joints damaged by traffic get worse quickly. Sealing them early protects the edges and the floor safer.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Outdoor work around Stromness 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.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- Old material is removed from the joint.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- We apply a flexible sealant suited to the floor and tooled.
- We check the joints and explain the aftercare.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Related advice
Questions from Stromness
Is floor joint sealing in Stromness guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover smaller places like Stromness?
Yes. Stromness is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
My floor grout keeps cracking in a line. Can you help?
Often, yes. Where a floor needs one, we rake out grout along the right line and replace it with flexible sealant coloured to suit. Loose or cracked tiles need a tiler first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Why does the gap under my skirting keep coming back?
Timber floors and skirting shrink and swell through the year. A flexible sealant closes the gap without cracking like caulk.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes, from warehouses and units to offices and shops. We can plan around your opening times with out-of-hours work where needed.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.