Kitchen Backsplash Tile Installation

Picking the right backsplash tile

Your backsplash ties the cabinets and countertop together, so choose it last and bring samples of both with you. Porcelain and ceramic tile are durable and easy to wipe down, which makes them strong choices behind a range. Natural stone is beautiful but usually needs sealing, and glass reflects light well in a darker kitchen.

Layout is what separates good from great

A great backsplash is planned before the first tile goes up. Patterns should center on the range or window, cuts should land where you will not notice them, and the tile should end at a clean, deliberate line. Electrical outlets are part of that layout too, so plan around where they sit. These are the details that make tile look custom.

Grout and finishing touches

Grout color changes the whole look. A matching grout makes tile read as one calm surface, while a contrasting grout shows off the pattern. Lighter grout behind a cooktop will show stains sooner. Clean edge trim or a finished tile edge gives the backsplash a sharp ending where it meets a wall or cabinet.

Where we work

We serve homeowners in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater and Largo, across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

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