How much should it cost to tile a kitchen backsplash?

Installing a backsplash in your kitchen costs an average of $1,000. You could pay as little as $600 or as much as $1,350. Your local tile contractor could charge you a minimum fee of $160 for labor, or add $10 per square foot to your material estimate.

Is it hard to tile your own backsplash?

Install Tile Backsplash A tile backsplash can really change the look of a kitchen and isn’t that hard to install. A tile backsplash can really change the look of a kitchen and isn’t that hard to install.

Do you have to cut tile for backsplash?

You’ll need to cut the bottom row of tile to offset the unevenness. Once the top of your bottom course of tile is level, things get much easier. If you have an old house where things simply aren’t level or plumb (that’s called character!) consider sheets of tile mosaic, stone or random patters.

Why is it important to prep for tile backsplash?

Other times, it’s best to prepare, because once you start, there’s no turning back! Preparation is the most important step for drywall before any tile installation project. The top objective is to create a smooth and uniform surface on the drywall for the tile to be evenly placed. Lumps and bumps lead to misaligned tiles.

Do you need to tile above a granite backsplash?

I see so many DIY-ers leaving this and just tiling on top of it. While you might want a backsplash to match your counter (and there are many custom, lovely ways to do that), don’t be tempted to tile above a 4” granite, or stone, slab backsplash. Instead, before you tile that area, take the 4” slab backsplash off.

Where does the backsplash go on a kitchen counter?

Backsplashes generally need to line up with the upper cabinet. That is my general rule that I lean into all the time. Align with the upper cabinet. It doesn’t have to align with both although that would be nice. Usually the end of the backsplash tile, if aligned with the uppers, will die ON TOP OF the countertop below.

How much tile do I need for my Kitchen backsplash?

Obviously, with 12.75 square footage needed for the area, 13 square feet of kitchen backsplash tile would be enough to cover the area. When adding this wall to others, it may be wise to add a square foot of tile or two to allow for oddly cut pieces.

What to look for in a kitchen backsplash?

Tiles that are formed to make a pattern can work in most kitchens if the design, color and textures work with the kitchen’s style. A popular look for a backsplash is a border of tiles with other tiles placed in a pattern inside the border.

Where to start backsplash tile?

Make a mark directly in the middle of the wall above the countertop. This is where you will center the first tile to start the backsplash project. If the countertop is tiled, locate the tile that is in the middle of the counter and use that as your starting point.

Where to start kitchen backsplash?

The starting point for the backsplash should be the center of the wall or a point centered behind the sink. If the countertop is level, use it as the reference line for the first row of tiles. Otherwise, snap a chalk line on the wall one inch up from the counter.