Expert Stone Repair Services
Lippage Removal That Creates Perfectly Flat Floors
Our precision grinding eliminates uneven edges, a sign of professional installation quality.
About This Service
Lippage (uneven edges between tiles) is often a sign of rushed installation or foundation settling. Beyond being unsightly, lippage creates trip hazards and catches vacuum edges. Our lippage removal service grinds tiles to a uniform plane, creating the flat, seamless appearance that defines quality stone flooring. This is a premium service that dramatically improves both safety and aesthetics.
Signs Your Stone Needs Professional Attention
Visual indicators that indicate it's time for restoration
- Stubbing toes or catching feet on tile edges
- Vacuum cleaner bumping and catching on floor
- Visible step or ledge between adjacent tiles
- Light catching on uneven surfaces
- Furniture rocking on uneven floor
- Grout lines that vary in width across the floor
Why Lippage Occurs in Las Vegas Homes
Las Vegas conditions create unique challenges for natural stone
- Rushed builder installations cut corners on leveling during housing booms
- Foundation settling from Las Vegas clay soils shifts tile positions over time
- Natural stone tiles often have slight thickness variations that weren't addressed
- Heat expansion and contraction stresses tiles and thin-set adhesive
- Large format tiles are more prone to lippage if substrate wasn't perfectly flat
Our restoration process is specifically designed for Las Vegas conditions, using products and techniques that address these local factors.
Why Choose Our Lippage Removal & Floor Leveling
- Eliminates trip hazards from uneven tiles
- Creates seamless, professional appearance
- Precision diamond grinding to exact levels
- Full refinishing after grinding included
- Addresses builder installation shortcuts
Our Process
Assessment
We measure lippage across your floor and identify worst areas and patterns.
Preparation
Surrounding areas are protected from grinding dust and debris.
Grinding
Diamond grinding removes high edges to create uniform surface plane.
Refinishing
Progressive diamond polishing restores finish across ground areas.
Final Polish
Complete floor polishing ensures uniform appearance throughout.
Ideal For
- Travertine floors with uneven tiles
- Marble installations with lippage
- Builder-grade stone needing correction
- Trip hazard elimination
- Pre-sale property improvements
Common Problems We Solve
- • Uneven tile edges catching feet
- • Inconsistent grout line width
- • Tiles higher in center than edges
- • Visible height differences at joints
- • Vacuum and mop catching on edges
Frequently Asked Questions
We can remove most residential lippage, typically 1/16" to 1/8" height differences. Extreme cases (beyond 1/4") may require tile replacement rather than grinding. We assess and advise during consultation.
Yes, grinding removes material from high tiles. For most installations, this is insignificant. We evaluate tile thickness and advise if grinding might compromise structural integrity.
Common causes include rushed installation, inadequate substrate preparation, foundation movement, or tiles with natural thickness variation. We address the visible issue; structural causes may require separate evaluation.
Service Areas
We provide lippage removal & floor leveling throughout the Las Vegas Valley
We also serve Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite, and surrounding areas. View all service areas
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