Orkney Islands · Scotland
Regrouting in Wasbister
We cover Wasbister for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
Leave it or put it right?
Once grout cracks, water can get behind the tiling. Leave it, and the adhesive or the wall behind can suffer, which turns a regrout into a retile. Sorting it early keeps the job simple. In an older home around Wasbister, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We never seal over old sealant
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
How we handle regrouting in Wasbister
A grout colour change can freshen a room without retiling. You might go from white to grey or back again. Just mention the colour you’d like when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We work on bathroom floors, shower walls and tiled floors, and people most often call us about grout washed out of a shower and floor grout that won’t come clean.
For a place like Wasbister, the job is the same as anywhere: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Wasbister (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Tiles that are chipped or split
- A floor or wall that keeps moving
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
- Tiled floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
FAQs for Wasbister
What guarantee comes with regrouting in Wasbister?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will you come out to Wasbister?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?
We can. We’ll look at the rest of the room too and let you know if more needs doing.
How soon can the shower be used after regrouting?
You’ll get a clear time from us before we go. Both the grout and the silicone need time to cure before they get wet.
Should corners be grouted or sealed?
Silicone. Grout is for the joints between tiles, while corners and edges need a joint that can move.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself usually takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room, depending on how much there is to do. Outside jobs in Wasbister need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
What affects the cost of regrouting
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If someone has resealed it before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
If you are in Wasbister and need regrouting, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Regrouting around Wasbister
Wasbister is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
For jobs in and around Wasbister, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Wasbister is about 11 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you need regrouting in Wasbister, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base, Wasbister included. Wasbister is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
We work across the KW16 postcode area for regrouting and the streets around it. Main roads around Wasbister include the B9055, which makes travel easy. We also cover Tenston (1 mile north), Grimeston (2 miles east), Russland (2 miles north-east), Bimbister (3 miles east) and Harray (3 miles north-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Wasbister
Other landmarks nearby include Skara Brae Visitor Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Hill of Miffia.
Also in Wasbister
How the job changes by surface
Kitchen splashbacks
Kitchen grout collects grease and food splashes. Once it’s stained, new grout is often the only fix.
Shower walls
A shower wall is soaked daily, so grout there works hardest. It’s often the first place grout washes out.
Common problems we fix in Wasbister
Grout is porous, so it soaks up water, soap and dirt. Given time, it discolours and begins to break down, especially in a shower that is used every day.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Grout that is cracking and breaking up
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Old grout in a dated colour
In and around Wasbister, as anywhere, good regrouting starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before you book anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How much experience the applicator has