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 Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Hoffman Estates, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Hoffman Estates kitchens.
- Serving Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Backsplash problems we solve in Hoffman Estates
Most of the work in a good backsplash happens before the first tile goes up. Our Hoffman Estates tile setters flatten the wall, extend the outlet boxes and lay out the pattern, then set and grout subway, mosaic, stone or porcelain tile.
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.
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.
Grout stained or cracking
Dark, stained or cracking grout behind the sink is often a wrong grout choice. We match sanded, unsanded or epoxy grout to the tile and the spot.
Uneven wall surface
Bumps and dips in the drywall show through as lipped tile. Flattening the wall first is part of our prep.
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.
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.
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.
What the work covers
- Layout and tile selectionWe pick the pattern and the starting point with you before ordering material.
- 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 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 counterFlexible caulk where tile meets the counter and the cabinets.
Options to choose from
Grout typesGrout is chosen by joint width and location: sanded, unsanded or epoxy.
Slab backsplashOne continuous piece behind the range or along the whole wall.
Ceramic and porcelain tileGlazed ceramic and porcelain hold up to heat and grease and come in endless colors.
Natural stoneMarble, travertine and slate tiles bring natural variation; they need sealing.
Handmade-look and zelligeIrregular tile with depth and shine, set with care for its varying thickness.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation before and after — Hoffman Estates homes
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DetailKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1970s split-level, Hoffman Estates
This one is a 1970s split-level in Hoffman Estates. The kitchen as it was: patterned wallpaper and harvest-gold laminate. The reason for the call: grease spots on the wall behind the range. 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, wall repair and prep, plus outlet box extenders.
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Town Square. Before: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. The main complaint was the old laminate lip and bare wall above it. After: a terracotta-look square tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. The job covered protection and removal, wall repair and prep, plus setting the tile.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: 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. On site this meant setting the tile, edges and trim, plus caulk at the counter.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Palatine →
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AfterA Hoffman Estates raised ranch: before and after
Finished: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Hoffman Estates
What changed: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Hoffman Estates →Day by day
- 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 finishGrout, caulk, trim, cover plates and cleanup, usually the next day.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation questions from Hoffman Estates homeowners
Can you install a backsplash in the bathroom too?
Yes — vanity backsplashes and bathroom accent walls are set the same way and can be done in the same visit.
Can you tile over my existing backsplash?
Occasionally. If the old tile is loose or uneven, it has to come off first.
Which grout should I use?
Unsanded for joints under about an eighth of an inch, sanded for wider ones and epoxy where you want maximum stain resistance.
How long does a backsplash installation take?
A typical kitchen often takes one to three days: prep and setting first, grout after the thin-set cures.
Do I need to seal my backsplash?
Natural stone tile and cement-based grout benefit from sealing; glazed ceramic and porcelain tile don't need it. Epoxy grout doesn't either.
Hoffman Estates contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.