Painted walls in a home built before 1978
Older paint can contain lead. Before demo on pre-1978 walls we set up containment and clean up with lead-safe methods.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Addison, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Addison kitchens.
- Crews working in Addison ZIP 60101
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Addison
Most of the work in a good backsplash happens before the first tile goes up. Our Addison tile setters flatten the wall, extend the outlet boxes and lay out the pattern, then set and grout subway, mosaic, stone or porcelain tile.
Peel-and-stick that didn't last
Vinyl stick-on panels don't like heat and steam. We pull them, repair the paint and drywall face and tile the wall.
Bare wall behind the counters
If the wall above the counter is just paint, every spatter shows. Tile gives it a surface you can scrub.
Old 4-inch splash with nothing above
The narrow splash that came with the counters can stay as a base for tile or come off for a full-height look.
Grease-prone spot behind the range
The wall behind the stove takes the most grease. A tile with low porosity and fewer joints keeps cleaning easy.
Dated or cracked tile
When the existing backsplash is worn or simply out of style, we take it down, patch the wall and start fresh.
Window or range hood in the middle
Windows and hoods are where layouts go wrong. We center the pattern on them and decide how far up the tile runs.
Uneven wall surface
Wavy walls make tile edges catch the light unevenly. We skim or patch the wall flat before setting, especially for large-format tile.
What the work covers
- Layout and tile selectionHelp choosing tile, grout color and pattern, and a layout planned around the range, sink and windows.
- Protection and removalWe protect the counters, cut power to the outlets and take down the old backsplash.
- Wall repair and prepDrywall or plaster patched and flattened, cement board where the wall needs it.
- Outlet box extendersExtender rings so outlets and switches sit flush with the tile face.
- Setting the tileTile set level from a straight starting line, with spacers for even joints.
- Edges and trimBullnose, pencil liner or a metal profile where the tile ends.
- Sealing and cleanupNatural stone and cement-based grout sealed when needed; the kitchen cleaned.
Finishes we offer
Grout typesGrout is chosen by joint width and location: sanded, unsanded or epoxy.
Handmade-look and zelligeUneven edges and glaze give a hand-crafted look; the layout needs a little more patience.
Subway tileSimple rectangles that work in nearly any kitchen; the pattern changes the look.
Slab backsplashOne continuous piece behind the range or along the whole wall.
Mosaic and glassMosaics add texture; glass tile reflects light and shows thin-set through if set poorly.
Before and after: kitchens near Addison
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DetailAddison kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen backsplash installation
The site: a 1950s ranch in Addison. Before: yellow 4-inch tile and light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: an old 4-inch tile strip that dated the room. Finished kitchen: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included protection and removal, wall repair and prep, plus edges and trim.
Before
AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
A 1990s two-story colonial near Nordic Park, a typical kitchen for Itasca. Before: blue-and-white decorative tile accent and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. What bothered the owners most: a dated tile pattern they were tired of. The result: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant wall repair and prep, outlet box extenders, plus sealing and cleanup.
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Before
AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1960s ranch, Villa Park
This one is a 1960s ranch in Villa Park. Before: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was an old 4-inch tile strip that dated the room. After: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. The job covered wall repair and prep, setting the tile, plus edges and trim.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Addison
What changed: black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
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Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a postwar bi-level, Addison
Finished: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Addison →How your backsplash installation goes
- Pick tile and patternBring samples or ideas; we help you choose tile, grout color and layout.
- Measure and planWe measure the wall, mark outlets and windows and plan where the cuts fall.
- Prep and setWall repaired, outlets extended and tile set — often in a day or two for a typical kitchen.
- Grout and finishJoints filled, edges trimmed, counter line caulked and the room cleaned.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation questions from Addison homeowners
Do you move outlets or add under-cabinet lighting?
Box extenders, yes. Any new or moved electrical is done before tiling, so no tile needs cutting later.
Can you tile over my existing backsplash?
It's possible over well-bonded tile, but outlets, edges and cabinet gaps get trickier. We'll tell you which is better for your wall.
How high should the backsplash go?
Between the counter and the uppers at minimum. Where there are no cabinets, a clean stop line or full height works.
Do I need to seal my backsplash?
Only some materials: marble, travertine and other stone, plus cement grout if you want it more stain resistant.
What affects the price of a backsplash?
Mosaic and herringbone take longer than subway; removal and wall repair add work. We put it all in a written estimate.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for backsplash installation?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
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Other kitchen services in Addison
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Tile & Grout RepairCracked tiles swapped, loose tiles reset and tired grout redone.
Kitchen Flooring InstallationKitchen flooring: LVP, tile and hardwood.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.