Uneven Shine

Modern Stone Care fixes blotchy, uneven shine on stone floors and counters in Houston.

If parts of a room look shiny while other areas look dull—even after cleaning—we reset the finish so the whole surface matches.

What’s Going On

Uneven shine happens when traffic, cleaners, and past spot fixes leave different finishes across the same room. Common causes:

Traffic lanes that lost their pop
Old coatings or waxes streaking and yellowing
Spot polishing without blending the whole area
Hard water and soap film hiding true reflection
Etching on marble, travertine, or limestone

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Modern Stone Care brings worn, damaged stone back to a like-new finish with full restoration in Houston.

What We Do

Identify the cause: soil, residue, scratches, etch, or coatings
Deep Stone Cleaning to remove films and show true condition
Honing to level scratches and etched patches
Polishing to a single, target sheen wall to wall
Sealing to help resist stains and make daily cleaning easier

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When This Service Is Right

Choose a finish reset when you see:

Shiny edges but dull traffic lanes
Cloudy patches that come back after cleaning
Streaks and drag marks from old coatings or waxes
A visible “patchwork” look where past spot work was done

If you only see dark grout, start with Tile & Grout Cleaning. If you have feelable scratches or high tile edges, see Scratches & Lippage.

Our Step-By-Step Finish Reset

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

One consistent finish across the entire room
Better reflection and richer color
Easier daily cleaning with the right sealer
A plan to keep the look steady 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

Will polishing alone fix uneven shine?

Only if the surface is already smooth. Etches and scratches need Honing first.

Do you have to do the whole room?

Yes. Spot fixes cause new blend lines. We blend wall to wall so everything matches.

Can you remove old wax or coatings?

Yes. We strip, clean, and reset the finish, then protect with the correct sealer.

How long do results last?

With safe cleaners, mats, and planned touch-ups, the finish stays even much longer. Busy entries may need quarterly service.

How soon can we walk on it?

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

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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