Uncover the expenses involved in entrusting the restoration of your travertine tile to skilled professionals.
If you've been searching for straight answers about travertine tile restoration cost Arizona, you’re in the right place. I’m going to give it to you straight, no fluff, no upselling. My name is Cody Gunther, and I’ve been cleaning, polishing, honing, and restoring travertine floors and other natural stone surfaces across the Phoenix metro area for 27 years.
I know what works, what doesn't, and what it should cost. If you want straight answers about what you should pay to restore your travertine floors in the Phoenix area, here is the breakdown. No upselling. No fluff.
Before we get into the numbers, it's important to understand that travertine restoration isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. The cost depends heavily on the condition of your travertine tile, the size of the area, the services needed, and the skilled professionals you hire.
Understanding the differences between the specific grades and types of travertine tile in your home can also help determine how your stone will respond to restoration.
Here’s what every part of the job actually costs.
The price to restore travertine tile will vary depending on the extent of the work required. Nevertheless, the average cost per square foot in Arizona is estimated to range from $1.25 to $5 if the floor requires travertine cleaning, polishing, and resealing.
If you're looking to give a small scuff a touch-up or spruce up a room, there's a cost-effective way to do it yourself. For around $150, you can acquire a one-room travertine polishing kit that includes all the necessary compounds and sealants.
However, if you don't already possess the required equipment needed to polish travertine, you will need to purchase or rent the necessary equipment. Renting a floor machine typically costs around $50 per day.
It is highly recommended to use the services of a stone restoration expert, such as AriStone Cleaning and Restoration, for larger projects with significant wear or damage. By utilizing their expertise and specialized tools, they can guarantee a beautiful outcome for your travertine flooring that is guaranteed to last.
The cost for travertine restoration work can vary significantly based on factors such as the cleanliness and condition of your travertine flooring.
Every quality travertine restoration job starts with a thorough deep cleaning. Professional cleaning lifts embedded dirt, grime, and mineral deposits that have built up over time — especially on high-traffic stone floors in Arizona homes.
However, the cost of cleaning travertine tile will vary based on equipment and whether you are using the best products for travertine tile flooring.
Most professional travertine restoration companies include cleaning your travertine tile and grout in their price. But the cost of cleaning travertine tile will vary based on the equipment and cleaning products; you can anticipate the cleaning to cost between $0.25 and $1.00 per sq. ft.
Most professionals roll this into the overall package price, so you won't always see it as a separate line item. If you want to understand exactly what goes into this step, check out our post on what to expect from your local travertine cleaning experts.
This is one of the most common issues we run into on travertine surfaces across Arizona. Sometimes travertine has a topical sealer on it that will most definitely need to come off.
Topical sealers never belong on travertine, and while it is a quick, inexpensive way to get a shine, it scratches and collects dirt very fast, looking really bad shortly after having it done.
The cost of stripping will depend on the type of sealer and how thick it is, but you will be looking at a cost of $1.00 to $3.00 a sq. foot to have it removed.
I've written a detailed post specifically about wax removal from travertine tile if you're dealing with this issue — it's worth a read before you call anyone.
Polishing and restoring travertine is not a very straightforward process. Different techniques and processes are used by different professionals. As a result, you can look to spend anywhere from $1.00 to $3.00 a sq. foot.
Travertine honing and polishing methods are usually the most costly and require a lot of labor-intensive work, but they are very effective on travertine tile and can restore even the most severely damaged travertine exceptionally well.
To understand your options better, read our overview of the unique types of travertine polishing and honing finishes.
If cost is at the forefront, you can ask if your professional offers crystallization; this process is a very cost-effective way to polish travertine. The process involves a crystalizing spray, a hog hair pad and uses heat and friction to polish your travertine tile.
The cost is usually about half that, around $0.50 to $ 1.50 per sq ft. But beware, while crystalizing is a great budget-friendly option, it will not give you longevity.
Sealing travertine flooring will greatly depend on the products being used. There are two types of travertine sealers that should be used on travertine, water based and solvent based, both should be a penetrating sealer. STAY AWAY from anyone offering a topical sealer.
The sealing step is what keeps moisture, stains, and dirt from penetrating the natural stone after all the hard restoration work is done.
The cost to seal your travertine should be anywhere between $0.50 to $1.50 a sq. foot, depending on the sealer they will be using. If you want to understand the full process, our travertine cleaning and sealing service page covers everything in detail.
There are two types of hole fills for travertine tile. One is a non epoxy-based filler; these fillers are a lot cheaper as they can be done at the very end of the job, but they won't last as long as their epoxy-based counterpart.
Second is the epoxy-based filler; these fillers, if done correctly, are usually done right after the cleaning and given a day to dry, and then honed down the next day during the restoration process. Both have their pros and cons, but you are usually looking at $5 to $30 a hole.
The tile and grout between your travertine tile takes a beating, too. Grout restoration may involve deep cleaning, recoloring, or resealing, depending on the condition the grout is in.
Professional grout color sealing is a great way to transform the look of older floors and make your travertine really pop. We discuss grout care extensively in our comprehensive breakdown of DIY vs. professional tile and grout cleaning — worth reading if you’re debating whether to tackle this yourself.
Grout color sealing is a great way to transform the look of older floors and make your travertine really pop. We discuss grout care extensively in our post on DIY vs. professional tile and grout cleaning — worth reading if you're debating whether to tackle this yourself.
Here’s what most homeowners across the Phoenix metro area actually spend when they get the full package — travertine cleaning, polishing, and sealing:
$1.25 to $5.00 per square foot for a full travertine restoration package.
For a typical Arizona home with 500–800 sq. ft. of travertine floors, that puts the total cost somewhere between $625 and $4,000, depending on the condition of the tile, the finishes requested, and whether hole fills or stripping are needed.
Here's my honest take: I’ve seen companies charging $6–$8 per sq. ft. for work that should cost $3. Products have gone up, sure — but not that much. Almost all restoration services companies in the Phoenix metro area use the same equipment and choose between the same alkaline vs. acid-based cleaners to clean, seal, hone, and polish your travertine tile.
What you’re really paying for is technique and integrity. Shop around, ask for itemized pricing, and find someone in the middle of the market. The cheapest isn't always the best, but the most expensive definitely isn’t either.
Check out our full breakdown of DIY vs. professional tile and grout cleaning if you want to think through both sides before making a call.
AriStone Cleaning and Restoration is a family-owned, operated business based in Scottsdale, serving residential and commercial properties across the entire Phoenix metro area.
With 27 years of hands-on experience, our skilled professionals and expert technicians bring a level of quality, detail, and care to every job that bigger, less-personal companies simply can't match.
We’re highly recommended across Arizona for travertine restoration, travertine cleaning, travertine polishing, travertine honing, grout restoration, marble cleaning, and sealing services — on floors, walls, showers, countertops, and beyond.
Ready to get an honest quote? Call us at 480-352-2987 or get a free estimate online.
As I mentioned above, most professionals will work all these costs into a single price per sq. foot. We always encourage shopping around, looking for package deals where the professional discounts some of the easier services, because you are getting everything done. Be aware of companies charging too much.
I won’t lie, products have increased a lot, and labor has gone up a little, but I feel some companies are taking advantage of these factors to overprice services. Find a professional who is in the middle.
While the saying "you get what you pay for" is usually true, it is not always true in our world. Almost all of the travertine restoration companies in Phoenix use the same equipment and roughly the same products to clean, seal, hone, and polish your travertine tile.
The thing that can change between professionals is their technique and process to get you the final product you are looking for, but in my opinion, that doesn’t justify some of the prices we are seeing.
If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this guide, it's that travertine tile restoration cost Arizona doesn’t have to be confusing or unpredictable — and you shouldn’t have to pay premium prices just to get honest, high-quality work done.
How much does travertine restoration cost per square foot in Arizona?
Most homeowners across the Phoenix metro area pay $1.25 to $5.00 per square foot for a complete travertine restoration package that includes cleaning, polishing, and sealing. The final number depends on the condition of your tile, the finish you want, and whether services like stripping or hole filling are needed.
How much does travertine polishing cost in Arizona?
Travertine polishing (diamond method) runs $1.00 to $3.00 per sq. ft. Budget crystallization polishing costs $0.50 to $1.50 per sq. ft. but requires more frequent reapplication.
How much does travertine sealing cost?
Travertine sealing typically costs $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot in Arizona. Always use a penetrating sealer — avoid any topical sealers that sit on top of the stone.
How often does travertine need to be professionally restored?
In high-traffic areas of Arizona homes, most travertine floors benefit from professional restoration every 3 to 5 years, with annual or biannual cleaning and sealing maintenance in between. Following daily travertine cleaning do’s and don’ts between professional deep cleans will significantly prolong the lifespan of your floor's finish.
Can travertine showers be restored?
Absolutely. Travertine showers are one of our most common restoration jobs. We clean, regrout where needed, and apply a proper penetrating sealer to protect the stone from moisture and staining.
Experience: 27 Years
Industry: Natural Stone, Tile and Grout Cleaning and Restoration
Cody has been in the Natural Stone, Tile and Grout service for 27 years, his knowledge and experience in this field helps get your job done correct the first time. If there is anyone you want on your job site it's Cody.
Location: Serving the Phoenix metro area
Company
Services
Service Areas
