Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sullom Floor Joint Sealing
Floor joint sealing for Sullom and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you are 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 does not work out, we can still put it right.
Floor joint sealing in Sullom, done properly
Painted skirting can be sealed with a flexible product that can be painted over. In wet areas we’d normally use silicone, which isn’t made to be painted. If you’re dealing with threshold joints that have opened or worn and rigid edge joints in tiled floors, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and it settles over the first years, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Sullom (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Sullom
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
- The size of the job
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Questions from Sullom
Is there a guarantee on floor joint sealing in Sullom?
All our work, in Sullom and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you cover Sullom for floor joint sealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Sullom is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How long does floor joint sealing take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
My floor grout keeps cracking in a line. Can you help?
Often, yes, at the edges and along suitable lines. We remove the grout and seal the line with flexible sealant.
When can I walk on the floor?
You’ll get the times before we go. It depends on the sealant, and walking on it normally comes before mopping or wheeled traffic.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
When to call us in Sullom
Wheels crossing an unfilled concrete joint chip its edges. Pallet trucks and trolleys knock the edges away.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
In and around Sullom, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
- What product goes in the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
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Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Vacuum floor joints regularly to stop grit building up
- Don’t slide heavy items over sealed joints
- Don’t fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Act on grout cracks that run in a straight line
Mop with a well-wrung mop rather than flooding the floor. Keeping the edges drier helps the sealant last longer.
Once concrete joint edges start to break, wheels make it worse. Sealing them early protects the edges.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Movement too big for a sealant joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Thresholds
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Sullom and across the Shetland Islands. Several sites can be quoted together.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Outside jobs in Sullom need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We clear the edges of the floor so the joints are easy to reach.
- We take out the cracked caulk, grout or old sealant.
- Edges are cleaned and dried.
- We apply a flexible sealant suited to the floor and tooled.
- We check the joints and explain the aftercare.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
New homes and floors in Sullom
Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Whether the job is in Sullom itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Sullom is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Sullom get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 63 places across the Shetland Islands, large and small.
Our applicators cover all of the ZE2 postcode area for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Sullom: Scatsta (2 miles east), Brae (3 miles south), Hogaland (4 miles north), Urafirth (5 miles north-west) and Hillswick (5 miles north-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Sullom
Not far away are Loch of Stack-houlls.