Floor & skirting board sealing in North London & the Home Counties
Floor & skirting board sealing covers skirting base joints and floor perimeter gaps, in flexible, paintable mastic. Old, cracked sealant removed in full and a clean, durable line reinstated along the run.
What the job includes
Before
After- Full removal of existing, cracked or missing sealant
- Skirting base and floor edge cleaned and prepared
- Flexible, paintable mastic used throughout
- Laminate, engineered wood, tile and carpet edges covered
- Consistent bead width along the full run
- Work area left clean and ready to decorate
How the work runs
Scope agreed
We confirm the run in scope and price it by length before starting.
Strip out
Old, cracked sealant removed back to a clean base and edge.
Prepare
Skirting base and floor edge cleaned and dried before application.
Apply & finish
Mastic applied in a consistent bead and tooled to a clean line.
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Floor & skirting board sealing FAQs
Why does the gap under my skirting board need sealing?
An open gap lets draughts, dust and moisture through, and it opens up further as flooring settles. A mastic joint closes it and flexes with normal movement.
Can this be painted to match the skirting?
Yes — we use a paintable mastic specifically so the finished joint can be decorated to match the skirting and wall colour.
Does this work with any flooring type?
Yes, laminate, engineered wood, tile and carpet gripper edges all take a mastic perimeter joint — the approach is the same.
Will the joint crack again if the floor moves?
A flexible mastic is chosen specifically to accommodate normal seasonal movement, which is what causes rigid fillers to crack out.
Get a price for your skirting
Send a couple of photos and rough measurements and we'll quote from those. Or call 07413 240639.