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 Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Roselle, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Roselle kitchens.
- Crews working in Roselle ZIP 60172
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Roselle
A backsplash is a small wall with a lot of cuts. In Roselle 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.
Window or range hood in the middle
Tile around a window needs returns or trim; tile behind a hood often runs to the ceiling. We plan both before starting.
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.
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.
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
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
Wavy walls make tile edges catch the light unevenly. We skim or patch the wall flat before setting, especially for large-format tile.
Dated or cracked tile
Old tile in a color you don't like, with cracked pieces and stained grout, is removed and the wall repaired before new tile goes up.
What the work covers
- Layout and tile selectionWe pick the pattern and the starting point with you before ordering material.
- Wall repair and prepDrywall or plaster patched and flattened, cement board where the wall needs it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sealing and cleanupNatural stone and cement-based grout sealed when needed; the kitchen cleaned.
Finishes we offer
Subway tileSimple rectangles that work in nearly any kitchen; the pattern changes the look.
Grout typesGrout is chosen by joint width and location: sanded, unsanded or epoxy.
Natural stoneStone tile looks rich and needs a sealer to resist stains.
Handmade-look and zelligeIrregular tile with depth and shine, set with care for its varying thickness.
Mosaic and glassMosaics add texture; glass tile reflects light and shows thin-set through if set poorly.
What the work looks like in Roselle homes
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In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
This one is a raised ranch in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: patterned wallpaper and harvest-gold laminate. The main complaint was 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. The job covered outlet box extenders, setting the tile, plus edges and trim.
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AfterA Bloomingdale 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: 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. Finished kitchen: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included layout and tile selection, setting the tile, plus grouting.
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AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen backsplash installation
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg. What we started with: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. What bothered the owners most: the old laminate lip and bare wall above it. The result: a terracotta-look square tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included layout and tile selection, wall repair and prep, plus outlet box extenders.
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AfterRoselle kitchen, raised ranch: countertop fabrication & installation
What changed: bright white quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
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AfterRoselle kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen flooring installation
What changed: gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Roselle →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 Roselle homeowners
Can you tile over my existing backsplash?
It's possible over well-bonded tile, but outlets, edges and cabinet gaps get trickier. We'll tell you which is better for your wall.
Can tile go over drywall?
Yes. Sound, flat drywall is a fine base for a kitchen backsplash once it is clean and primed.
How long does a backsplash installation take?
Most backsplashes are set one day and grouted the next; wall repairs or demo can add a day.
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.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.