A new tile backsplash is the fastest way to change how a kitchen looks. D&M Tile installs kitchen and bar backsplashes across Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic and nearby, with crisp cuts and clean edges that make the tile look like it grew there.
What is included in a backsplash install
- Protection: countertops, cabinets and appliances covered before we start.
- Prep: wall patched and primed, outlet covers off and box extenders added so outlets sit flush with the new tile.
- Layout: centered on the range or sink so the pattern looks intentional.
- Setting: clean cuts around outlets, switches, windows and cabinets.
- Edges and grout: finished edges with trim or bullnose, grout, caulk at the countertop and cleanup.
Backsplash pricing
Backsplash installation is $16 per sq ft. Most kitchen backsplashes are 25 to 40 sq ft, so about $400 to $640 in labor before tile. Small jobs fall under our $650 project minimum, so many homeowners pair a backsplash with a floor or shower. Get a ballpark with the instant estimate.
Backsplash tile styles
Classic 3 by 6 subway in straight or offset, stacked and vertical subway, herringbone, handmade-look zellige, mosaic and hexagon, and large slab-look porcelain for a seamless look. Read our tile installation cost guide for how tile choice affects the total.
Kitchen backsplash installation FAQ
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost to install?
Labor is $16 per sq ft. A typical 30 sq ft backsplash is about $480 before tile, subject to our $650 project minimum.
How long does a backsplash take?
Most kitchen backsplashes take 1 to 2 days: one day to set the tile and a short visit to grout and finish.
Can you tile over an existing backsplash?
Sometimes, if the old tile is flat and solid, but it adds thickness at outlets and edges. In most kitchens removing it gives a cleaner result.
How far up should a backsplash go?
Usually from the countertop to the bottom of the upper cabinets. Walls with no upper cabinets, like behind a range hood or open shelving, often look best tiled to the ceiling.
What happens to my outlets?
We remove the covers, add box extenders so the outlets sit flush with the new tile, cut the tile cleanly around them and put the covers back.