Backsplash and tile
Kitchen backsplash and tile in Mason
Most of the look of a kitchen comes from this one wall.
Subway, arabesque and handmade tile all work. Small tile and patterns take longer to set than big tile.
A quartz or stone slab runs up from the counter with no grout lines.
- 01Where the tile ends
Choose the stopping point early: the bottom of the uppers, the ceiling, or the window trim.
- 02Outlet spots
Outlet covers sit on the tile, so mark their spots before tiling starts.
- 03Grout
A darker grout hides kitchen stains better than bright white.
In the price tool
See it before anyone comes out
- 01Every line, in plain numbers
Labor for each trade, materials and permits, using this year's Cincinnati wage data.
- 02Walk around it in 3D
Choose your layout, door style, colors and counters, then turn the room any way you like.
- 03No visit until you ask
A licensed contractor comes out only after you request it.
Backsplash and tile
Backsplash and tile questions
Q1How long is the backsplash job?
One to two days of setting tile, plus a day for the grout to cure.
Q2Do I have to remove the old tile?
Not always, but taking it off leaves a flatter, cleaner wall.
Q3Why choose a slab instead of tile?
It wipes clean, matches the counter and has no grout to scrub.
Price it with your choices
Doors, counters, an island. The price follows every pick.