Kitchen backsplash installation in Antelope, with tile around counters, windows and outlets. We can help you work through the pattern, preparation and finishing details.
Before choosing the finish
Think beyond the middle of the wall.
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A pattern that fits the kitchen
Consider the counter, cabinets and lighting alongside your tile samples. A simple field tile, a geometric mosaic and a more textured surface each change how the finished wall reads.
Subway, stacked & feature layouts
A horizontal offset layout, vertical stack and patterned feature create different focal points. Consider where the pattern is centered, what is visible above the range and how the cuts meet the cabinets. Samples help compare the tile and grout in your kitchen lighting.
Corners, outlets and windows
Decide where the tile starts and stops, how exposed edges are finished and how the pattern meets a window or cabinet. Share photos showing outlets and any awkward corners before discussing the layout.
Edge profiles & window returns
Choose how the tile ends at open edges and turns into a window opening. Metal trim and mitered corners involve different material and cutting decisions. Outlets affect the layout; agree separately who handles any electrical adjustments.
The existing wall and materials
Explain whether old tile needs removing and what is behind it. Confirm wall preparation, trim, grout and material quantities in the scope. Electrical changes should be discussed as separate responsibilities.
What belongs in the backsplash quote
Confirm old-tile removal, wall repair, tile quantities, grout and edge materials. A specialty pattern or small mosaic can take more layout and cutting work than a simple field tile. Backsplash work does not automatically include new cabinets or countertops.
From the photo collection
A closer look at the work.
5 photos · Backsplashes
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Vertical stacked tile backsplash
Narrow vertical backsplash tiles line the wall beneath wood shelves and meet a white counter with gold-gray veining.
Stacked square tile backsplash
Glossy white square backsplash tiles form a straight grid between white kitchen cabinets, with subtle variations in shade.
Outlet cover plates are absent in this photo.
Patterned kitchen backsplash detail
Repeating floral and curved motifs form the patterned tile feature above the range.
Blue hexagon kitchen backsplash
Deep blue hexagonal backsplash tiles create a honeycomb pattern across the kitchen wall.
Outlet covers are not fitted in this photo.
Gray offset tile kitchen backsplash
Horizontal offset rows carry the gray backsplash around the sink window.
Useful before an estimate
Questions before you start.
Planning your budget
What affects backsplash installation cost?
Wall area matters, but a small backsplash can still involve many cuts and edges. Old tile removal, wall repair and the layout around outlets or windows help determine the work involved.
- Old tile removal and wall preparation
- Tile pattern, exposed edges and window returns
- Outlets, trim, grout and who supplies the materials
Your estimate checklist
- Wall dimensions, cabinets and counter height
- Old tile removal and wall preparation
- Tile, grout, trim and exposed edges
- Outlets, windows and any related trade work
Confirm inclusions, exclusions and related trade responsibilities in writing before work starts.
Why does a small backsplash still need a detailed quote?
Setup, wall preparation, cutting around outlets and finishing exposed edges still take work on a small area. Measurements alone do not describe the full installation.
Should I budget for tile and trim separately?
Ask who supplies tile, trim, grout and other materials, and whether those items are included in the estimate. Share the product and layout you are considering before ordering.
Can the tile wrap around a window?
Bring photos and measurements of the opening. Our photo collection includes window details; discuss trim, the inside returns and how the pattern should meet the surrounding wall for your particular kitchen.
Do I need to choose grout first?
It helps to consider tile and grout together. Bring a sample and a few options so you can discuss whether the joints should stand out or sit quietly within the pattern.
Does the countertop have to change?
Describe what you are keeping and what is changing. The relationship between the wall, counter and cabinets affects the scope; a backsplash enquiry does not automatically include countertop or cabinet replacement.
What should I send or bring?
Start with your location, a wide photo of the kitchen, close views of the existing wall and any tile samples or links. Include the areas around the sink, range, outlets and windows.
Your room. Your next step.
Tell us what you’re planning.
Let’s talk about your room, your ideas and what you’d like to change.
