Painted walls in a home built before 1978
If we remove old tile or disturb painted walls in a home built before 1978, we follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, dust control and cleanup.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Elk Grove Village, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Elk Grove Village kitchens.
- Crews working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Elk Grove Village
Most of the work in a good backsplash happens before the first tile goes up. Our Elk Grove Village tile setters flatten the wall, extend the outlet boxes and lay out the pattern, then set and grout subway, mosaic, stone or porcelain tile.
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.
Tile that ends in the wrong place
Good layout puts full tiles at the focal points and balanced cuts at the ends. We dry-plan it before setting anything.
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.
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.
Peel-and-stick that didn't last
Peel-and-stick tiles lift near the stove and bubble behind the sink. We remove them, clean the adhesive off the wall and install real tile.
Uneven wall surface
Large tiles need a flat wall. We fill low spots and grind high ones so the face of the backsplash reads as one plane.
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.
What the work covers
- Layout and tile selectionHelp choosing tile, grout color and pattern, and a layout planned around the range, sink and windows.
- Outlet box extendersExtender rings so outlets and switches sit flush with the tile face.
- 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 trimFinished ends at open walls, cabinet sides and the ceiling line.
- Caulk at the counterFlexible caulk where tile meets the counter and the cabinets.
- Sealing and cleanupStone and grout sealed if they call for it, then a full cleanup.
Materials and finishes
Ceramic and porcelain tileThe everyday choice: durable, easy to clean and available in every size, from subway to large panels.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
Subway tileSimple rectangles that work in nearly any kitchen; the pattern changes the look.
Grout typesGrout is chosen by joint width and location: sanded, unsanded or epoxy.
Slab backsplashA full-height sheet of quartz, stone or porcelain matching the counters, with no grout lines.
Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after
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DetailKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1950s ranch, Elk Grove Village
This one is a 1950s ranch in Elk Grove Village. Before: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile and laminate with an aluminum edge band. What bothered the owners most: a short 4-inch splash that looked unfinished. The result: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included outlet box extenders, grouting, plus caulk at the counter.
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AfterAn Itasca two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near North Side. What we started with: blue-and-white decorative tile accent and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The main complaint was 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. Work included setting the tile, grouting, plus edges and trim.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Itasca →
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AfterWood Dale kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen backsplash installation
A postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: yellow 4-inch tile and light beige laminate. The main complaint was a short 4-inch splash that looked unfinished. Finished kitchen: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant grouting, edges and trim, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Wood Dale →
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AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: countertop fabrication & installation
What changed: warm walnut butcher block countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Elk Grove Village →
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AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
Finished: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Elk Grove Village →How the job goes
- Pick tile and patternChoose the tile and how it's laid; we figure out the quantity.
- Measure and planWe measure the wall, mark outlets and windows and plan where the cuts fall.
- Prep and setOld splash off, wall flattened, tile on the wall.
- Grout and finishJoints filled, edges trimmed, counter line caulked and the room cleaned.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
Should I install the backsplash before or after the counters?
Always after the countertops are installed; the bottom row is set to the counter line.
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.
Can you install a backsplash in the bathroom too?
Yes, we tile vanity backsplashes and can match the kitchen tile.
Can tile go over drywall?
For a backsplash, yes. Drywall works well away from direct water; we repair any damaged areas first.
Which grout should I use?
Narrow joints get unsanded grout, wider joints sanded, and busy spots behind the sink and range can get epoxy.
What kind of Elk Grove Village homes do you work in?
In Elk Grove Village we see Planned suburban community founded 1950s-60s, most houses built by Centex and 1970s apartment communities, some later converted to condos. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.