Travertine Resurfacing · New Orleans, LA

It depends on the extent of the damage and whether the stone has fully dried and stabilized. Surface staining, efflorescence, and etching from flood exposure are often resurfaceable. If there's ongoing moisture coming up from below, that has to be addressed before any stone work begins. We'll assess this at the inspection and be straightforward about what's feasible.

Old wax buildup is common in historic New Orleans homes and has to be stripped before resurfacing can begin — grinding over wax causes problems with the finish. We include stripping in the process when needed. It adds some time but it's necessary for a proper result.

We do our best to match finish levels across areas, and in most cases we can get very close. Full consistency is easiest when the entire floor is done at once. If you're doing a partial area, we'll discuss what to expect in terms of blending at the assessment.

The process involves grinding dust and sealers that require ventilation and drying time. We recommend keeping people and pets out of the work area during the job and for the sealer cure period — typically 24–48 hours. After that, the surface is safe for normal household use.

The resurfacing removes existing hard water etching and staining, and the sealer applied afterward significantly slows new buildup. That said, if you have ongoing hard water issues, mineral deposits will eventually return without regular maintenance. We'll recommend a cleaning routine and a resealing schedule that makes sense for your situation.