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 Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Wheaton, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Wheaton kitchens.
- Crews working in Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Wheaton
We install kitchen backsplashes in Wheaton 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.
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.
Tile that ends in the wrong place
Good layout puts full tiles at the focal points and balanced cuts at the ends. We dry-plan it before setting anything.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What we do on the job
- 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 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 trimFinished ends at open walls, cabinet sides and the ceiling line.
- Caulk at the counterFlexible caulk where tile meets the counter and the cabinets.
- Sealing and cleanupStone and grout sealed if they call for it, then a full cleanup.
Materials and finishes
Grout typesUnsanded for narrow joints, sanded for wider ones, epoxy where stain resistance matters most.
Handmade-look and zelligeUneven edges and glaze give a hand-crafted look; the layout needs a little more patience.
Natural stoneStone tile looks rich and needs a sealer to resist stains.
Subway tileSimple rectangles that work in nearly any kitchen; the pattern changes the look.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
What the work looks like in Wheaton homes
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In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wheaton
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Wheaton. What we started with: white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines. The reason for the call: a backsplash that looked its age. The result: a gray beveled subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included layout and tile selection, protection and removal, plus caulk at the counter.
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AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen backsplash installation
A 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. What we started with: yellow 4-inch tile and light beige laminate. The reason for the call: a short 4-inch splash that looked unfinished. Finished kitchen: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant edges and trim, caulk at the counter, plus sealing and cleanup.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. The kitchen as it was: almond laminate with a backsplash lip. What bothered the owners most: the old laminate lip and bare wall above it. Finished kitchen: a terracotta-look square tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant layout and tile selection, setting the tile, plus grouting.
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AfterWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: countertop fabrication & installation
What changed: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
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AfterA Wheaton 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Wheaton →How the job 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 setOld splash off, wall flattened, tile on the wall.
- Grout and finishGrout, caulk, trim, cover plates and cleanup, usually the next day.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation questions from Wheaton homeowners
What is the easiest backsplash to keep clean?
Glazed porcelain, a slab or anything with fewer grout lines; textured stone and handmade tile take more care.
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.
Should I install the backsplash before or after the counters?
Always after the countertops are installed; the bottom row is set to the counter line.
Can you tile over my existing backsplash?
Sometimes, if the old tile is solid and flat and the added thickness works with the outlets and the trim. Often removing it gives a better result.
How high should the backsplash go?
Usually up to the bottom of the upper cabinets; on open walls and behind the hood many people run it to the ceiling.
Wheaton contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.