Modern Stone Care restores slate floors, showers, and entries in Houston.
If your slate looks dull, chalky, or uneven, we can clean, even the surface where needed, enrich the color, and seal it so it looks fresh and is easier to maintain.
What We Do for Slate
- Identify slate type and condition, then test a small area so you know what to expect
- Deep clean to remove soil, soap film, and old coatings
- Light hone where appropriate to reduce sharp high spots
- Apply a natural-look or color-enhancing sealer based on your goal
- Leave simple care tips so the finish holds up
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Common Slate Problems
- Chalky, dusty look: layered surface sheds and hides color
- Fix: deep Stone Cleaning, optional light Honing, then Sealing
- Faded color: once-rich tones look flat or gray
- Fix: cleaning plus enhancing sealer for deeper color
- Uneven clefts and sharp spots: tiles catch mops or feel rough
- Fix: selective Honing to soften highs, then seal
- Dirty grout lines: soil packed into joints around texture
- Fix: Tile & Grout Cleaning and grout sealing
- Blotchy sheen from old coatings: streaks and sticky feel
- Fix: strip, clean, reset finish with proper sealing
See more issues on Problems We Fix.e may spot-hone and then Polish instead of a full project. We will test and show you the difference.
Best Services for Slate
- Stone Cleaning:
lift soil and residue from texture and pores - Targeted Honing:
reduce sharp highs and even walk paths - Sealing:
choose natural-look or color-enhancing protection - Tile & Grout Cleaning:
refresh surrounding grout - Full Restoration:
reset rooms with heavy wear or coatings
Our Step-By-Step Slate 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.
Where We Restore Slate
- Entryways, mudrooms, kitchens, and hallways
- Bathroom floors, showers, and accent walls
- Fireplace hearths and surrounds
- Commercial entries, corridors, and restrooms
See real projects in our Gallery.
Areas we serve
We serve Greater Houston and nearby communities. See the full list on our Areas Served page.
FAQs
Can you make slate perfectly flat?
Slate is naturally clefted. We can reduce sharp highs with selective Honing, but we preserve the stone’s character.
Will an enhancing sealer make it shiny?
Enhancers deepen color. They do not create a thick, slick coating. Sheen remains low and natural.
What if tiles are flaking?
We stabilize by cleaning, removing loose material, and sealing. Severely delaminated pieces may need replacement. We will advise on site.
Is slate good for showers?
Yes, with the right care. We remove film and scale, refresh caulk, and seal. See Shower Restoration.
How often should slate be maintained?
Most homes do well with a yearly clean and check. Busy entries may need more frequent touch-ups.
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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Our Address
Modern Stone Care
970 Bunker Hill Rd, Ste 204, Houston, TX 77024
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