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 Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Mount Prospect, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Mount Prospect kitchens.
- Serving Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Backsplash problems we solve in Mount Prospect
We install kitchen backsplashes in Mount Prospect 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.
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.
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.
Grout stained or cracking
Cracked grout near the counter usually means the joint wasn't caulked. We use flexible caulk where tile meets the counter and grout everywhere else.
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.
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.
Old 4-inch splash with nothing above
A short stone or laminate lip with bare wall above looks unfinished. We can tile over or above it, or remove it and run tile down to the counter.
Tile that ends in the wrong place
A backsplash that ends in a tiny strip by the window looks off. We lay it out first and center the pattern where your eye lands.
What the work covers
- 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.
- 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.
Finishes we offer
Handmade-look and zelligeUneven edges and glaze give a hand-crafted look; the layout needs a little more patience.
Slab backsplashA full-height sheet of quartz, stone or porcelain matching the counters, with no grout lines.
Ceramic and porcelain tileThe everyday choice: durable, easy to clean and available in every size, from subway to large panels.
Mosaic and glassMosaics add texture; glass tile reflects light and shows thin-set through if set poorly.
Natural stoneStone tile looks rich and needs a sealer to resist stains.
Before and after: kitchens near Mount Prospect
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DetailMount Prospect kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen backsplash installation
A 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. Before: speckled laminate. The reason for the call: a laminate backsplash that dated the kitchen. Finished kitchen: a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. The job covered protection and removal, setting the tile, plus edges and trim.
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AfterA Des Plaines postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Des Plaines. What we started with: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The main complaint was an old 4-inch tile strip that dated the room. After: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant layout and tile selection, protection and removal, plus caulk at the counter.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Des Plaines →
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AfterCountertop Fabrication & Installation in a postwar bi-level, Mount Prospect
What changed: white quartz with soft gray veining countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Mount Prospect →
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AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen flooring installation
Warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Mount Prospect →
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AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
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 Mount Prospect →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 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 Mount Prospect 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.
How long does a backsplash installation take?
Usually a couple of days. Larger walls, mosaics or stone add time.
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 you move outlets or add under-cabinet lighting?
We extend outlet boxes for the new tile. Relocating outlets or adding new circuits for lighting is wiring work we schedule before the tile goes up.
Can you do backsplash installation in a Mount Prospect condo?
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.
Mount Prospect contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60056ZIP 60005
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.