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 Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Wood Dale, IL
Tile backsplashes set straight, grouted clean and finished around every outlet in Wood Dale kitchens.
- Crews working in Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Backsplash problems we solve in Wood Dale
A backsplash is a small wall with a lot of cuts. In Wood Dale 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
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.
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.
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.
Uneven wall surface
Bumps and dips in the drywall show through as lipped tile. Flattening the wall first is part of our prep.
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.
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.
Dated or cracked tile
Cracked tiles and grout that never comes clean are a sign to replace the backsplash, not patch it.
What the work covers
- Layout and tile selectionHelp choosing tile, grout color and pattern, and a layout planned around the range, sink and windows.
- 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.
- GroutingSanded, unsanded or epoxy grout chosen for the tile and joint width.
- Edges and trimFinished ends at open walls, cabinet sides and the ceiling line.
- 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.
Ceramic and porcelain tileThe everyday choice: durable, easy to clean and available in every size, from subway to large panels.
Mosaic and glassSmall tiles on mesh sheets for accents or full walls; glass needs careful setting and unsanded or epoxy grout.
Subway tileSimple rectangles that work in nearly any kitchen; the pattern changes the look.
Slab backsplashOne continuous piece behind the range or along the whole wall.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation before and after — Wood Dale homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale
This one is a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale. Before: yellow 4-inch tile and light beige laminate. The main complaint was 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. The job covered wall repair and prep, outlet box extenders, plus grouting.
Before
AfterKitchen Backsplash Installation in a 1980s two-story, Itasca
A 1980s two-story near South Side, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What we started with: blue-and-white decorative tile accent and white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam. The reason for the call: a dated tile pattern they were tired of. The result: a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. On site this meant wall repair and prep, outlet box extenders, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: a short 4-inch splash that looked unfinished. Finished kitchen: a white subway tile backsplash with clean edges and outlets set flush. Work included wall repair and prep, grouting, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterWood Dale kitchen, postwar bi-level: countertop fabrication & installation
Finished: charcoal concrete-look quartz countertops with a tight seam, an undermount sink and a new faucet.
Countertop Fabrication & Installation in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterKitchen Flooring Installation in a postwar bi-level, Wood Dale
What changed: warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring through the kitchen with clean transitions.
Kitchen Flooring Installation in Wood Dale →Day by day
- 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 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 Wood Dale homeowners
What is the easiest backsplash to keep clean?
Large glazed tiles or a slab with few grout joints. Epoxy grout helps too.
Should I install the backsplash before or after the counters?
Counters first, then the backsplash, so the tile lands on the finished surface.
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.
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 tile go over drywall?
Yes. Sound, flat drywall is a fine base for a kitchen backsplash once it is clean and primed.
Wood Dale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for backsplash installation in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60191
Kitchen Backsplash Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
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.