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Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Lombard, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Lombard kitchens.
- Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Backsplash problems we solve in Lombard
A backsplash is a small wall with a lot of cuts. In Lombard we prep the wall, plan the layout so the tile ends evenly at the cabinets and windows, set it level, grout it and finish every edge and outlet so nothing looks patched.
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.
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.
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.
Grease-prone spot behind the range
Behind the range we often suggest a full-height feature, a larger tile or a slab panel with fewer grout lines to clean.
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.
Bare wall behind the counters
If the wall above the counter is just paint, every spatter shows. Tile gives it a surface you can scrub.
Awkward edges and ends
We decide early where the tile ends and how — to the cabinet, to the ceiling or to a trim line — so the edges look intentional.
What the work covers
- Layout and tile selectionWe pick the pattern and the starting point with you before ordering material.
- Wall repair and prepThe wall is repaired, leveled out and primed so the tile bonds.
- Setting the tileWe set the field tile, the cuts and the details around the window and hood.
- GroutingJoints filled, tooled and cleaned so the tile face is free of haze.
- 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.
- Sealing and cleanupNatural stone and cement-based grout sealed when needed; the kitchen cleaned.
Materials and finishes
Ceramic and porcelain tileThe everyday choice: durable, easy to clean and available in every size, from subway to large panels.
Natural stoneStone tile looks rich and needs a sealer to resist stains.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
Grout typesGrout is chosen by joint width and location: sanded, unsanded or epoxy.
Subway tileClassic 3x6 or longer rectangles in a running bond, stacked or herringbone layout.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation before and after — Lombard homes
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After
DetailLombard kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen backsplash installation
The site: a 1950s ranch in Lombard. Before: yellow 4-inch tile and light beige laminate. What bothered the owners most: an old 4-inch tile strip that dated the room. After: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant wall repair and prep, grouting, plus edges and trim.
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AfterA Villa Park 1950s ranch: before and after
A 1950s ranch in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. Before: 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. After: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. The job covered layout and tile selection, setting the tile, plus caulk at the counter.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Villa Park →
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AfterA Lombard postwar Cape Cod: before and after
Finished: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Lombard →
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AfterA Lombard postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Lombard →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Lombard
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →How the job goes
- Pick tile and patternBring samples or ideas; we help you choose tile, grout color and layout.
- 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 Lombard homeowners
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.
What affects the price of a backsplash?
Wall size, the tile you choose, the pattern, how many outlets and cuts there are and whether old tile comes off. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Should I install the backsplash before or after the counters?
Counters first, then the backsplash, so the tile lands on the finished surface.
What is the easiest backsplash to keep clean?
Large glazed tiles or a slab with few grout joints. Epoxy grout helps too.
Can tile go over drywall?
For a backsplash, yes. Drywall works well away from direct water; we repair any damaged areas first.
Do Lombard condo associations need to approve backsplash installation?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Lombard-registered contractor for backsplash installation?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.