Old 4-inch splash with nothing above
A short stone or laminate lip with bare wall above looks unfinished. We can tile over or above it, or remove it and run tile down to the counter.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Bloomingdale, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Bloomingdale kitchens.
- Crews working in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Bloomingdale
Most of the work in a good backsplash happens before the first tile goes up. Our Bloomingdale tile setters flatten the wall, extend the outlet boxes and lay out the pattern, then set and grout subway, mosaic, stone or porcelain tile.
Grout stained or cracking
Grout that soaks up stains can be avoided: epoxy or a stain-resistant grout behind the range and sink stays cleaner.
Grease-prone spot behind the range
Fewer grout joints behind the cooktop mean less to scrub. Large porcelain or a stone slab work well there.
Window or range hood in the middle
A window over the sink and a hood over the range break up the wall. We plan the layout around both so the pattern lines up on each side.
Dated or cracked tile
Old tile in a color you don't like, with cracked pieces and stained grout, is removed and the wall repaired before new tile goes up.
Outlets sunk behind the tile
When tile adds thickness, the outlet box needs an extender ring. Our outlets end up flush, not buried.
Bare wall behind the counters
Painted drywall behind the sink and range picks up splashes and grease. A tile backsplash wipes clean and protects the wall.
Awkward edges and ends
Where the tile stops at an open wall or the end of an upper cabinet, we finish it with a metal edge profile, a bullnose or a pencil liner.
What's included
- Wall repair and prepDrywall or plaster patched and flattened, cement board where the wall needs it.
- Outlet box extendersReceptacles brought forward to the new surface, with cover plates that fit.
- Setting the tileWe set the field tile, the cuts and the details around the window and hood.
- GroutingSanded, unsanded or epoxy grout chosen for the tile and joint width.
- Edges and trimBullnose, pencil liner or a metal profile where the tile ends.
- Caulk at the counterThe counter joint and inside corners sealed with caulk, not grout.
- Sealing and cleanupNatural stone and cement-based grout sealed when needed; the kitchen cleaned.
Finishes we offer
Grout typesUnsanded for narrow joints, sanded for wider ones, epoxy where stain resistance matters most.
Natural stoneMarble, travertine and slate tiles bring natural variation; they need sealing.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
Handmade-look and zelligeUneven edges and glaze give a hand-crafted look; the layout needs a little more patience.
Slab backsplashA full-height sheet of quartz, stone or porcelain matching the counters, with no grout lines.
Kitchens like yours in Bloomingdale: before and after
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After
DetailA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: blue-and-white decorative tile accent and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: a busy backsplash that clashed with the new look. Finished kitchen: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. The job covered wall repair and prep, outlet box extenders, plus grouting.
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
This one is a 1970s tract home in Roselle. Before: patterned wallpaper and harvest-gold laminate. What bothered the owners most: grease spots on the wall behind the range. After: a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included wall repair and prep, grouting, plus sealing and cleanup.
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AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen backsplash installation
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: old tile with stained grout. After: a gray beveled subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant edges and trim, caulk at the counter, plus sealing and cleanup.
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Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bloomingdale
Dark soapstone-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
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AfterA Bloomingdale 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Bloomingdale →How the job goes
- Pick tile and patternChoose the tile and how it's laid; we figure out the quantity.
- Measure and planA site visit to check the wall and lay out the pattern on paper.
- Prep and setWall repaired, outlets extended and tile set — often in a day or two for a typical kitchen.
- Grout and finishGrout, caulk, trim, cover plates and cleanup, usually the next day.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
How high should the backsplash go?
Usually up to the bottom of the upper cabinets; on open walls and behind the hood many people run it to the ceiling.
Do I need to remove the 4-inch splash?
Not always. Tile can start above it, but removing it gives a cleaner, more current look with tile down to the counter.
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.
How long does a backsplash installation take?
Most backsplashes are set one day and grouted the next; wall repairs or demo can add a day.
What is the easiest backsplash to keep clean?
Glazed porcelain, a slab or anything with fewer grout lines; textured stone and handmade tile take more care.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
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.