What this work involves
Assess old joints and underlying connections. Establish where a joint is decorative and where it has a protective function.
- Substrate and joint size
- Product, colour and movement
- Preparation and curing
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Check continuous flooring and door heights across the whole living zone.
What the drawing needs to explain
Put the kitchen, dining table, storage and garden door on the same drawing. Mark the main route without moving chairs to reveal how much clear space actually remains.
How to review the result
Check circulation with chairs pulled out and kitchen cupboards open. Confirm that the intended quiet seat stays outside the through route.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on joint length, removal work, access and materials. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for sealant joints & finishing. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging sealant joints & finishing?
Renewing sealant will not repair defective underlying waterproofing. Investigate recurring leaks first.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.