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Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Glenview, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Glenview kitchens.
- Serving Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Backsplash problems we solve in Glenview
Most of the work in a good backsplash happens before the first tile goes up. Our Glenview tile setters flatten the wall, extend the outlet boxes and lay out the pattern, then set and grout subway, mosaic, stone or porcelain tile.
Bare wall behind the counters
Paint behind a stove never stays clean for long. A tiled backsplash takes the grease and the water and still looks good.
Old 4-inch splash with nothing above
That strip of 4-inch splash dates the kitchen. Tile above it, or in its place, finishes the wall to the cabinets.
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
Cracked tiles and grout that never comes clean are a sign to replace the backsplash, not patch it.
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.
Outlets sunk behind the tile
Outlets recessed behind new tile are a common shortcut. We use box extenders so receptacles and covers sit flush with the finished surface.
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
- Layout and tile selectionHelp choosing tile, grout color and pattern, and a layout planned around the range, sink and windows.
- Protection and removalCounters and cabinets covered, outlets shut off, old tile or splash removed.
- Wall repair and prepThe wall is repaired, leveled out and primed so the tile bonds.
- 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.
- 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.
Materials and finishes
Handmade-look and zelligeIrregular tile with depth and shine, set with care for its varying thickness.
Grout typesGrout is chosen by joint width and location: sanded, unsanded or epoxy.
Subway tileSimple rectangles that work in nearly any kitchen; the pattern changes the look.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
Ceramic and porcelain tileGlazed ceramic and porcelain hold up to heat and grease and come in endless colors.
Before and after: kitchens near Glenview
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DetailKitchen Backsplash Installation in a postwar bi-level, Glenview
A postwar bi-level near The Grove, a typical kitchen for Glenview. What we started with: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: an old 4-inch tile strip that dated the room. Finished kitchen: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant wall repair and prep, setting the tile, plus caulk at the counter.
Before
AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1950s ranch, Park Ridge
This one is a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge. Before: speckled laminate. What bothered the owners most: a laminate backsplash that dated the kitchen. The result: a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant layout and tile selection, protection and removal, plus outlet box extenders.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Park Ridge →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glenview
Black honed granite countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Glenview →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glenview
What changed: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Glenview →
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AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Glenview
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →Day by day
- 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 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 Glenview 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.
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.
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.
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?
Tile type, layout complexity, demo and wall repair drive the price. After measuring, you get a line-item estimate.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for backsplash installation?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The ParkThe GlenThe Grove
ZIP 60025ZIP 60026ZIP 60062
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.