Orkney Islands · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Upper Sanday, Orkney Islands
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Sanday. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Tiled floors with no room to move
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it usually takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. Around Upper Sanday, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First we check the joint and the floor and agree which sealant suits it.
- We take out any old caulk, sealant or grout along the line.
- The joint is cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- The sealant goes in, chosen for the floor and coloured to suit it.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Floor joint sealing in Upper Sanday
The gap under a skirting board often opens as floors and walls move with the seasons. Decorators’ caulk usually cracks where there’s movement, so we use a flexible sealant that moves with the floor. If you’re dealing with open joints around bathroom floor edges and caulk that has cracked where the floor moves, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Work in a place like Upper Sanday is planned ahead, journey included. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Upper Sanday (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Large cracks that need a surveyor
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Skirting boards
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Commercial floors
- Thresholds
Why it’s worth doing now in Upper Sanday
Dirt builds up in open joints, and they look untidy. Sealed joints are easier to keep clean and look tidier. 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.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Upper Sanday
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
FAQs for Upper Sanday
Is there a guarantee on floor joint sealing in Upper Sanday?
All our work, in Upper Sanday and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do floor joint sealing in Upper Sanday?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Upper Sanday is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Do you seal floor joints in bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes. These joints get wet every time the floor is cleaned, so we seal them with silicone suited to wet areas.
Why does the gap under my skirting keep coming back?
Movement from drying timber and settling floors. Caulk tends to crack; a flexible sealant doesn’t.
Will I be able to paint over the new joint?
Where the skirting will be painted, we can use a flexible sealant that takes paint. Silicone will not take paint, so it’s kept for wet areas and unpainted joints.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Places near Upper Sanday
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DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Floor joint sealing around Upper Sanday
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles. Floors around the Orkney Islands run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and they don’t all move the same way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
For jobs in and around Upper Sanday, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Upper Sanday is about 7 miles south-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you are in the middle of Upper Sanday or further out, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, large and small.
Jobs for floor joint sealing in KW17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Upper Sanday: Toab (2 miles north), Tankerness (3 miles north), St Mary's (3 miles west), Burray Village (6 miles south-west) and Kirkwall (7 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Upper Sanday
Other landmarks nearby include Graemeshall Museum (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Sanday include Eves Loch.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes 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 before the next move-in.
Signs you need floor joint sealing in Upper Sanday
Some floors were never given a perimeter gap or movement joint. It pushes against the walls and skirting as it expands and joints fail.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
Around Upper Sanday, as everywhere, floor joint sealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long to leave it before use
- How much experience the applicator has
How the job changes by surface
Concrete floor joints
Open concrete joints chip at the edges when wheels cross them. A sealed joint protects the edges.
Skirting boards
If the skirting is painted, a paintable flexible sealant works well. Where water is involved, silicone is the better choice.