Small area, lots of detail
A backsplash is one of the most visible surfaces in the house. It's small, but it has more cuts per square foot than almost anything else: outlets, switches, windows, range hoods, cabinet ends and countertop edges. That's where the quality shows.
- Level first course. Countertops are rarely perfectly level, so the layout is set from a level line, not from the counter.
- Centred layouts on the range, sink or window, so the pattern looks intentional.
- Clean cuts around outlets, with box extenders where the electrician needs them.
- Finished edges with metal trim profiles or bullnose where the tile ends.
- Silicone, not grout, where the backsplash meets the countertop, so it can move without cracking.
Styles we install
Classic subway in stacked, offset or herringbone patterns, handmade-look zellige, mosaics, large-format porcelain panels with almost no grout lines, and marble or other natural stone.
Price
A typical kitchen backsplash runs from about $900 to $2,000 in labour, depending on size, tile and pattern. Zellige, mosaics and herringbone take longer than standard subway tile. More in the price guide.
