A backsplash is the highest-impact, lowest-cost change you can make to a kitchen. It’s also the most visible tile work in your house, sitting at eye level under direct task lighting, so the cuts around outlets and the edge profile matter enormously.
What’s included
- Surface preparation and priming
- Precise outlet and switch cuts
- Edge profiles, bullnose or Schluter trim
- Grout and colour-matched silicone at the counter joint
Typical cost and timeline
$900 to $2,400 for a typical 30 to 50 square foot kitchen, finished in one to two days.
Things worth knowing
Epoxy grout is worth the upgrade here. Standard cementitious grout behind a stove absorbs grease and stains within a year. Epoxy is harder to work with, which is why many installers avoid offering it.