Kitchen backsplashes
Kitchen backsplash installation
The fastest way to make a kitchen feel finished — subway, zellige, mosaic or full-height slab-look tile, cut clean around every outlet and corner.
What we do
Kitchen Backsplash Installation
A backsplash is a small area with a lot of obstacles: outlets, switches, window returns, range hoods, open shelves and upper cabinets that are rarely perfectly level. The difference between a good backsplash and a great one is in how those obstacles are handled — whether cuts land symmetrically, whether outlet covers sit flush, whether the pattern stays straight across the whole wall.
It is also one of the few projects that transforms a kitchen in a couple of days without a full remodel. We protect the counters and cabinets, keep the dust contained, and leave the kitchen usable again quickly.
Included
What this service covers
- Subway tile in every layout and offset
- Zellige and handmade tile
- Mosaic, hexagon and penny tile
- Herringbone and chevron patterns
- Full-height and behind-range feature walls
- Slab-look large-format panels
- Glass and metal accent tile
- Under-cabinet and window-return details
- Outlet and switch cut-outs
- Edge trim, schluter profiles and caulk lines
How it works
Our process
Measure & plan the layout
We measure the walls, find the focal points — usually the range wall and the window — and plan where the pattern starts so cuts fall evenly.
Protect & prep
Counters, appliances and cabinets are covered. Walls are cleaned, patched and made flat where needed.
Set the tile
Tile is set with attention to level, spacing and the cuts around outlets, corners and edges.
Grout & finish
Grout, caulk at the counter and corners, outlet covers reinstalled, and a full clean-up of the kitchen.
Pricing
What affects the cost
Backsplash quotes come down to:
- Square footage and how many walls are covered
- Standard height vs. full height to the ceiling
- Tile type — handmade and small mosaics take longer to set than standard subway
- Pattern: herringbone, chevron and mitered edges add labor
- Number of outlets, switches, windows and corners
- Whether an old backsplash has to come off first, and what the wall looks like underneath
We do not quote from a photo or a phone call alone. We visit, measure, look at what is underneath where we can, and give you a written estimate that explains the scope — so you can compare it honestly against any other quote you receive.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation FAQ
How long does a backsplash take?
Most backsplashes are a two-day project: setting one day, grouting the next. Larger or more intricate installations take longer.
Can you tile over the existing backsplash?
Sometimes, but it is usually better to remove it. We look at what is there and tell you which approach gives a better result in your kitchen.
How much tile should I order?
Order more than the exact square footage to allow for cuts and future repairs — we tell you the right quantity for your layout before you buy.
Do you work with zellige and handmade tile?
Yes. Handmade tile has natural variation in size, thickness and color, which is part of its charm and requires a different approach to spacing and grout. We plan for that.
Can you do it while the kitchen stays in use?
Mostly, yes. The counters and range area are out of commission during the work, but we clean up at the end of each day.
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