Edinburgh · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Swanston, Edinburgh
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Swanston. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
About our floor joint sealing in Swanston
Thresholds are where two floors, or a floor and a door, meet. We seal them with a flexible sealant suited to the floor finishes either side in a colour to suit. If you are dealing with open joints that fill with dirt and threshold joints that have opened or worn, we can put it right.
New homes in smaller Scottish places are often single plots, self-builds or small developments. They need their sealant and floor joints finished just as carefully as on a big site.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Swanston (EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Around Swanston, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we check the joint and the floor and agree which sealant suits it.
- Old caulk, grout or sealant is removed from the joint.
- We clean and vacuum the joint and fit backing where the depth needs setting.
- The sealant goes in, chosen for the floor and coloured to suit it.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
For floor joint sealing in Swanston, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
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What the job involves on each surface
Tiled floors
The edge of a tiled floor, where it meets the wall or skirting, should be a flexible joint. Grout at the edge is removed and replaced with sealant.
Skirting boards
Gaps between skirting and floor open as timber and floors move. We seal them with a flexible sealant rather than caulk.
What affects the quote in Swanston
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Access and height
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The address or postcode of the job
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Landlords and agents in Swanston can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Common questions in Swanston
Can you do floor joint sealing in Swanston?
Yes, Swanston is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Swanston?
Yes. Swanston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How soon can the floor be mopped?
You’ll get the times before we go. It depends on the sealant, and walking on it generally comes before mopping or wheeled traffic.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Act on grout cracks that run in a straight line
- Don’t paint over silicone
- Keep caulk for dry, still joints only
- Use a well-wrung mop rather than flooding the floor
Avoid flooding the floor when you clean. Less water at the edges helps the joints last.
In wet areas, an open floor joint lets water reach the subfloor. Resealing early keeps it out.
What sealant work can’t fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
- Loose, hollow or cracked tiles, which need a tiler
- Water getting under the tiles from elsewhere
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Concrete floor joints
Towns and villages near Swanston
Also in Swanston
New homes and floors in Swanston
Floors around Edinburgh 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. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
Schools such as Firrhill High School are buildings too, and floor and threshold joints in busy corridors wear quickly and are best resealed early. For landlords with property near Slateford station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty. For buildings such as Fairmilehead Church, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Swanston gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Swanston among them.
Every address in EH10 is within our area for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Swanston include Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Swanston
The closest station to Swanston is Slateford station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.