Modern Stone Care restores travertine floors, showers, and countertops in Houston.
If your travertine shows holes, dull traffic lanes, or uneven tiles, we can clean, fill, hone, polish, and seal it so the surface is smooth, bright, and easier to maintain.
What We Do for Travertine
- Identify travertine type and finish, then test a small area so you know what to expect
- Deep clean to remove soil and residue from the pores
- Fill pits and holes where needed for a safer, smoother surface
- Hone to remove scratches, etch marks, and minor lippage
- Polish to your target sheen from honed matte to soft gloss
- Seal to help resist stains and make wipe-downs easier
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Best Services for Travertine
Marble Polishing & Restoration
Remove etches and scratches, bring back depth and shine, and seal for protection.
Travertine Honing, Filling & Sealing
Level lippage, fill holes, even out the finish, and seal against staining.
Limestone Restoration
Deep clean, hone, and polish softer limestone to a smooth, consistent finish.
Granite Cleaning & Sealing
Lift residues and seal to help resist oils, dyes, and daily wear.
Slate Cleaning & Color-Enhancing Sealers
Clean grooves and texture, then seal to enrich color and protect.
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Machine scrub and hot rinse to remove soil, then seal grout to slow future staining.
Common Travertine Problems
Uneven tiles and lippage
edges catch your foot or mop
Fix:
Leveling during Honing or plan for grinding if severe
Our Step-By-Step Travertine 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.
Finish Options for Travertine
- Honed Matte: popular for busy homes; hides light wear
- Satin: soft glow with easy upkeep
- Semi-Gloss: brighter look for formal areas
We can demo each finish on a small area so you know exactly what to expect.
Where We Restore Travertine
- Kitchens, living rooms, and hallways
- Bathroom floors, showers, and tub surrounds
- Outdoor covered areas and entries with proper protection
- Commercial lobbies and corridors
Areas we serve
We serve Greater Houston and nearby communities. See the full list on our Areas Served page.
FAQs
Why do new pits keep opening?
Travertine has natural voids. Traffic and cleaning can reopen them. We refill and seal, then a simple Maintenance Plan helps keep them closed longer.
Can you make filled travertine look even?
Yes. Filling plus Honing levels the surface. We can stop at honed matte or continue to a soft polish.
How do you handle lippage?
We reduce minor lippage during honing. Significant lippage may need grinding. We will measure and explain options.
How often should travertine be maintained?
Most homes do well with a yearly refresh. Busy areas and showers may need quarterly service. See Maintenance Plans.
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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