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 Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Hanover Park, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Hanover Park kitchens.
- Crews working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Hanover Park
We install kitchen backsplashes in Hanover Park from start to finish: old tile or laminate off, wall repaired, layout centered on the range or sink, tile set and grouted, and the joint at the counter sealed with caulk.
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.
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.
Outlets sunk behind the tile
When tile adds thickness, the outlet box needs an extender ring. Our outlets end up flush, not buried.
Dated or cracked tile
Cracked tiles and grout that never comes clean are a sign to replace the backsplash, not patch it.
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.
Peel-and-stick that didn't last
If the stick-on backsplash is curling at the edges, it's time for set tile. We take it off and prep the wall properly.
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.
What's included
- 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 extendersReceptacles brought forward to the new surface, with cover plates that fit.
- 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.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Grout typesUnsanded for narrow joints, sanded for wider ones, epoxy where stain resistance matters most.
Subway tileClassic 3x6 or longer rectangles in a running bond, stacked or herringbone layout.
Handmade-look and zelligeUneven edges and glaze give a hand-crafted look; the layout needs a little more patience.
Ceramic and porcelain tileGlazed ceramic and porcelain hold up to heat and grease and come in endless colors.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
Kitchens like yours in Hanover Park: before and after
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DetailKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
A 1970s tract home near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. The kitchen as it was: patterned wallpaper and harvest-gold laminate. The reason for the call: a bare wall that never stayed clean. The result: a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included protection and removal, outlet box extenders, plus setting the tile.
Before
AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. Before: 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. The result: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included wall repair and prep, outlet box extenders, plus setting the tile.
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AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1980s two-story, Carol Stream
The site: a 1980s two-story in Carol Stream. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. What bothered the owners most: old tile with stained grout. After: a gray beveled subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. The job covered protection and removal, outlet box extenders, plus caulk at the counter.
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Before
AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a 1970s split-level, Hanover Park
White quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
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AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
Gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Hanover Park →How your backsplash installation goes
- Pick tile and patternBring samples or ideas; we help you choose tile, grout color and layout.
- 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 finishJoints filled, edges trimmed, counter line caulked and the room cleaned.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation questions from Hanover Park homeowners
Which grout should I use?
It depends on the joint width and the tile. Glass and polished stone often call for unsanded or epoxy grout to avoid scratches.
Do I need to remove the 4-inch splash?
It's your call; removal looks more finished, keeping it is simpler. We may need to patch the wall behind it.
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 you move outlets or add under-cabinet lighting?
Extenders are part of our install. Moving outlets or wiring under-cabinet lights is planned first so the tile goes up once.
Can you install a backsplash in the bathroom too?
Yes, we tile vanity backsplashes and can match the kitchen tile.
Hanover Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.