Removal of the old surface
Old tile, laminate or painted drywall comes off. Countertops and the cooktop are covered and protected before any demolition starts.
Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Kingwood and the Lake Livingston area
Kitchen Backsplash Installation
Kitchen Backsplash Installation
in Houston, TX
A new tile backsplash is the fastest way to change how a kitchen looks without replacing the cabinets. We remove the old surface, prepare the wall, set the tile with tight, even grout lines, cut cleanly around outlets and windows, and seal it so grease and water wipe off.
What a backsplash installation includes
A backsplash looks simple, but the difference between a clean one and a sloppy one is in the prep and the cuts. This is what the job covers.
Wall preparation
Damaged drywall is patched, the wall is flattened and primed so the tile sets flat and the grout lines stay straight from one end of the kitchen to the other.
Layout before the first tile
We dry-fit the pattern so cuts land where they are least visible and the tile centers on the cooktop or the sink window instead of ending in a sliver.
Tile setting
Subway, herringbone, stacked, mosaic sheets, marble, natural stone or glass tile, set with the right thinset for the material and spaced evenly.
Outlet, switch and window cuts
Every opening is cut clean and the outlets are brought flush with the new tile surface so cover plates sit flat.
Grout, caulk and sealing
Grout in the color you chose, flexible caulk where the tile meets the counter and the cabinets, and sealer on stone and on the grout so it wipes clean.
A backsplash we installed recently
Hexagon stone mosaic set between painted navy cabinets and a quartz countertop, with under-cabinet lighting. Photographed in the kitchen on the day the job finished.
More finished projects in the portfolio.
Tile choices that change the result
Most of the price and the look of a backsplash comes down to the tile itself and the pattern. We go through these with you at the estimate.
Subway and stacked tile
The classic choice and the fastest to set. Works with any cabinet color and comes in ceramic, porcelain, glass and handmade-look finishes.
Mosaic sheets
Hexagon, penny, arabesque and stone mosaics come on mesh sheets. More cuts and more grout, so they take longer, but they give the kitchen a custom look.
Marble and natural stone
Beautiful behind a range, but porous. Stone needs sealing and a gentle cleaner afterwards, and we tell you that before you choose it.
Full-height and slab backsplashes
Tile carried up to the bottom of the upper cabinets or behind the hood, or a quartz slab matched to the countertop for a seamless wall.
How a backsplash installation goes
A backsplash is one of the shortest projects we do, and the kitchen stays usable the whole time. The schedule is written into the proposal.
In-home estimate
We measure the wall, check what is behind the current surface and look at the tile you have in mind. No charge, no obligation.
Written proposal
You receive a fixed price with the tile, grout color and pattern spelled out. Materials are confirmed before anything is ordered.
Protection and removal
Counters, cooktop and floor are covered. The old backsplash comes off and the wall is repaired and primed.
Setting and curing
The tile is laid out, set and left to cure. Outlets are extended to the new surface.
Grout, seal and walkthrough
Grout, caulk and sealer go on, the kitchen is cleaned, and we walk the wall with you before the final payment.
Why Houston homeowners choose Earlimon for backsplash tile
Tile shows every shortcut: a crooked grout line, a sliver cut at the corner, an outlet sitting below the surface. This is how we avoid them.
- Written contract on every project. Tile, pattern, grout color, price and dates are signed before work starts. No verbal add-ons.
- Layout agreed before the first tile is set. You see where the pattern starts and where the cuts land before anything is permanent.
- The same crew that does our full kitchens. Jorge is on site and you have his direct number. Questions are answered the same day.
- Clean kitchen while we work. Counters and the cooktop are covered, dust is contained and the kitchen is wiped down every evening.
- Estimates that hold. The price in the proposal is the price you pay unless you change the scope, and any change is written and priced before it happens.
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a kitchen backsplash installation cost in Houston?
The price depends on the square footage, the tile you choose, the number of outlets and windows to cut around, and whether an old backsplash has to come off first. Mosaic sheets and natural stone take longer to set than subway tile and cost more in labor. After the free in-home estimate you receive a fixed written price for your kitchen, and that is the price you pay unless you change the scope.
How long does a backsplash take to install?
Most kitchen backsplashes are set on one day and grouted and sealed on the next, once the thinset has cured. Larger kitchens, full-height walls and intricate mosaics can add a day. You can keep using the kitchen in between.
Can you install a backsplash over my existing tile or laminate?
We remove the old surface rather than tiling over it. Tile set over tile adds thickness at the outlets and the counter edge and tends to fail where the old grout was weak. Removal and a flat, primed wall is what makes the new backsplash last.
Do I need to replace my countertops at the same time?
No. A new backsplash can be installed on top of your existing countertops. If you are planning new counters, it is better to do the counters first and the backsplash right after, and we can schedule both under one contract.
Which tile works best behind a gas range?
Porcelain, ceramic and glass handle heat and grease well and wipe clean. Marble and natural stone look great there but are porous, so they need sealing and a pH-neutral cleaner. We go through this with you before you choose.
What areas do you serve for backsplash installation?
Houston and the north and northeast suburbs including The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita, plus the Lake Livingston area: Livingston, Onalaska, Coldspring, Oakhurst, Huntsville, Willis, Cleveland, New Caney, Porter, Shepherd and Point Blank.
Ready for a new backsplash?
Send a photo of the wall and the tile you like, or book the free in-home estimate. You get a written proposal with a fixed price and a start date.
Tell us about your kitchen wall
Share the room, the scope and what matters most to you. You will hear back the same business day.