Scratches & Lippage

Modern Stone Care fixes scratches and lippage on stone floors and counters in Houston.

If you can feel lines with your fingernail or your tiles have edges that sit higher than the ones next to them, we can level, smooth, and refinish the surface for a clean, even look.

What Are Scratches & Lippage

Scratches: Marks you can feel or see from grit, chairs, pets, or dragged items. They make floors look dull and hazy.
Lippage: When one tile edge is higher than its neighbor. It catches socks, mops, and wheels—and makes the floor look uneven.

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What We Do

Inspect and test to measure scratch depth and tile height differences
Hone to remove scratches and blend the surface
Reduce minor lippage during honing; recommend grinding only if edges are severe
Polish to your target sheen so the finish matches wall to wall
Seal to help resist stains and make daily cleaning easier

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When This Service Is Right

Choose professional repair when you notice:

Lines you can feel with a fingernail
Dull traffic lanes that never brighten after cleaning
Tile edges that catch your foot or snag a mop
A “bumpy” look under light across the floor

If the floor only looks dirty or sticky, start with Stone Cleaning. If you see white rings or splash spots, that’s likely Etching.

Our Step-By-Step Repair Process

Inspect & Test

We check stone type, finish, and damage. Small tests set the right plan.

Protect & Prep

Mask cabinets and walls, set containments, and prep the work zone.

Clean & Restore

pH-neutral cleaning, honing to remove damage, and polishing for the target sheen.

Seal & Cure

Apply the right sealer for the stone and use.

Walkthrough & Care Plan

Final check with you and a care sheet for daily cleaning.

Results You Can Expect

Smooth, even walk surface with reduced or removed highs
Scratches gone and finish matched across the room
Better light reflection and easier daily cleaning
A plan to keep the floor looking right longer

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Areas we serve

We serve Greater Houston and nearby communities. See the full list on our Areas Served page.

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FAQs

Can all lippage be removed?

Minor lippage is reduced during honing. Significant height differences may need grinding. We’ll measure, explain options, and show a test.

Will polishing remove scratches?

Polishing removes micro-marks. Scratches you can feel need Honing first.

Will this create dust?

We use wet methods and containments to control dust and keep work zones tidy.

How long until we can walk on it?

Light foot traffic is usually fine the same day. If we seal, we’ll give you simple cure times.

Can you match finishes between rooms?

Yes. We blend the finish so color and reflection are consistent wall to wall.

Houston’s Top Local Floor Cleaning and Restoration Contractors

We have achieved the honor of being the highest-rated Houston floor cleaning company, with a remarkable five-star reviews.

Review by Bruce G.

Modern Stone Care did a first rate professional job on cleaning and sealing the travertine tile on our rear patio and front entranceway. See photos. They were on time and were a pleasure to work with. They explained the process as the work was done. All of our furniture was moved out of the way and when the work was done placed back.

Review by Stevem B.

Modern Stone Care did a great job on restoring 29 year old travertine kitchen floor tile. They also showed us how to keep care of the floor tile. Price was very fair. Not supposed to use Pine Sol, as not good for floor stone (I have been using Pine Sol for last two years).. MSC polished the stone and restored its sheen. Great job!

Review by Kevin S.

We had Modern Stone Care refinish our countertops. They let us see a matte finish before doing all of the countertops and after we saw it we really liked it. It only took them a couple of hours. They did a great job and I would definitely use them again

Review by Scott B.

What an amazing job modern stone care did on my marble floors, oh my goodness! I’ve never had my marble floors cleaned until today, now I regret not doing it sooner. I highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to see a significant improvement and their stone floors. Really nice folks who come to the house and they leave the house very clean and neat.

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