Edinburgh · Scotland
Torphin Floor Joint Sealing
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homes and businesses in Torphin and across Edinburgh. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
Floor joint sealing in Torphin, done properly
Gaps along the bottom of skirting are common in new and older homes alike. Decorators’ caulk generally cracks where there’s movement, so we use a flexible sealant that moves with the floor. We work on thresholds, concrete floor joints and tiled floors, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at thresholds between rooms and tiled floors with no room to move.
For a place like Torphin, 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Caulk is quick and cheap, but it cracks where the joint moves or gets wet, so the gap reappears. A flexible sealant stretches instead, so the joint stays closed. In an older home around Torphin, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Torphin
- Full insurance on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
See our cost guide or our reviews.
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating. The job normally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Outside jobs in Torphin 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.
- 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.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- The joint is tooled to a neat finish and we tell you when it can take feet and a mop.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Check the sealant is paintable before decorating
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
- Walk round the room once a year and look at the edges
Silicone sealant isn’t made to take paint. If the joint will be painted, tell us beforehand so we use a paintable sealant.
Water getting into floor joints in bathrooms and kitchens can damage what’s underneath. Resealing early keeps it out.
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Torphin
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
For floor joint sealing in Torphin, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Signs you need floor joint sealing in Torphin
Caulk is the usual filler for skirting. It cracks where there’s movement or water.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
For landlords with property near Wester Hailes station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- Who turns up on the day
- Is VAT in the price?
- What guarantee comes with the work
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A tiled floor that needs relaying
- Subfloor problems that need a flooring contractor
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Tiled floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Commercial floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Also near Torphin
Also in Torphin
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
Floor joint sealing in Torphin: local notes
Floors around Edinburgh run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Managing a site like Merchiston Castle School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Torphin or further out, floor joint sealing is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Torphin among them.
Work in EH13 and EH14 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road. Close by, we work in Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Torphin
In Torphin, that means homes and buildings near Juniper Green Parish Church and Wester Hailes Education Centre and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Torphin include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Torphin: your questions answered
Can you do floor joint sealing in Torphin?
Yes, Torphin is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Torphin?
Yes. Torphin 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.
Will I be able to paint over the new joint?
Where you plan to paint, we do. Silicone in bathrooms and kitchens can’t be painted.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
When can I walk on the floor?
We give you a cure time for each joint. Light use comes first, cleaning and heavy traffic later in most cases.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
How do I get a quote for floor joint sealing in Torphin?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.