Natural Stone Installation in San Antonio
Travertine, marble, limestone, slate and granite set with the right thinset, the right joints and sealed for Texas homes, indoors and out.
How much does natural stone tile cost to install in San Antonio?
Installed natural stone in San Antonio typically runs $12 to $30 or more per square foot depending on the stone: travertine and slate at the lower end, marble and large-format limestone higher, plus sealing. Stone needs a flatter substrate, white thinset for light stones and sealing, which is why it prices above porcelain.
Stone That Suits the Stone
Natural stone is the classic Texas Hill Country finish, and it is also the tile most often installed wrong. Travertine has voids that need filling, marble stains and etches if it is not sealed, slate cleaves if it is set on an uneven bed, and light stones show through grey thinset. Each stone gets its own approach: white thinset, a full-coverage back-butter, tighter joints, honed or tumbled edges and the right sealer.
We install travertine, marble, limestone, slate and granite on floors, showers and bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, patios and pool surrounds. That includes French-pattern (Versailles) travertine floors, honed marble bathrooms, limestone entries and slate outdoor living areas, indoors and out.
- ✓French-pattern travertine floors and patios
- ✓Marble showers, floors and vanity walls
- ✓Limestone entries and fireplace surrounds
- ✓Slate patios, porches and mudrooms
- ✓Sealing, enhancing and re-sealing existing stone
Set Flat, Filled, Honed and Sealed
Stone is thicker, heavier and less forgiving than porcelain. The substrate has to be flatter, the coverage fuller and the finish sealed the day the grout cures.
- White thinset under light stones so nothing shows through
- Full-coverage back-buttering for hollow-free stone
- Voids in travertine filled and honed flush
- Penetrating sealer on floors and showers, enhancer where wanted
- Care sheet for cleaning without etching
What a Stone Quote Includes
Natural stone quotes itemize:
- ✓Substrate prep to a stone-grade flatness
- ✓Stone, white thinset, grout and sealer
- ✓Pattern layout (French pattern, running bond, stacked)
- ✓Void filling and honing where needed
- ✓Sealing after grout, plus a second coat on showers and patios
- ✓Clean-up and care instructions
What Natural Stone Costs in San Antonio
Typical 2026 ranges, installed.
Travertine or slate
$12 to $18 per sq ftTumbled or honed, French pattern slightly higher.
Marble or limestone
$18 to $30+ per sq ftDepends on the stone and the format; large-format and bookmatched walls higher.
Sealing existing stone
From about $2 per sq ftClean, seal and enhance floors, showers and patios.
Ranges are 2026 Greater San Antonio figures for planning only (San Antonio labor runs about 14 percent under the national average). Your written quote is itemized after we see the space.
Prep First, Then the Pretty Part
Level, Flat, Square
We prep the substrate first: self-leveling over slab dips, backer board or foam board on walls, and layout lines before a single tile is set.
Waterproofing That Lasts
Showers get a proper waterproofing system (sheet membrane or liquid-applied) and a pre-slope, not just cement board and hope.
Clean Cuts & Straight Grout
Wet-saw cuts, consistent joints, leveling clips on large-format tile and grout matched to the design.
Written Quote First
Materials, labor, demo and haul-away itemized before we start, so the number does not move once the old tile is out.
Your Project in 4 Steps
Free Estimate
Send photos and rough dimensions or book a walkthrough; you get a written quote within a business day.
Layout & Materials
We confirm tile, pattern, grout color, trims and niches, and check the substrate and waterproofing plan.
Prep & Set
Demo, leveling, backer board or membrane, then tile set to layout lines with clips and spacers.
Grout, Seal, Walkthrough
Grout, caulk at changes of plane, seal stone, clean up and a walkthrough before final payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with the right stone. Travertine, slate and dense limestone handle South Texas heat and the occasional freeze well when set on a proper base and sealed; polished marble is a poor outdoor choice because it etches and gets slick.
Floors every 2 to 3 years, showers and patios yearly; we seal once after grout and again on wet areas, and leave you the product name.
Tumbled travertine is usually filled at the factory but opens up over time; we fill and hone voids during install and can refill older floors as part of a reseal.
Often. We source from San Antonio stone yards and can bring samples to match tone and finish before you commit.
Honed marble is beautiful in a shower and needs sealing and pH-neutral cleaning. We explain the maintenance honestly and suggest marble-look porcelain when a client wants zero upkeep.
Yes. Limestone, marble and stacked-stone fireplace surrounds and hearths are a common San Antonio project for us.
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