Kitchen Backsplash in Ontario

Backsplash tiling is a small job by square footage and a big one by visibility: the wall between counter and upper cabinets sits at eye level, so every cut, joint and grout line shows. Done properly, the tiler preps the wall flat, plans the layout so cuts land symmetrically at corners and outlets, sets tile in even beds, and finishes with grout and a flexible silicone joint where tile meets the counter — the detail that stops cracking as the house moves.

Because the area is modest — most Ontario kitchens have four to eight square metres of splashback — material choice moves the total less than you might expect, and labour often outweighs tile. That makes it a sensible place to choose what you actually want: classic subway, large-format porcelain with minimal joints, mosaic sheets, or a full-height slab to match the counter. Backsplash work is usually the final trade in a kitchen project, following cabinets and countertop installation.

• Wall preparation: removing old tile, skimming and priming the surface
• Layout planning so cuts fall evenly at corners, windows and outlets
• Tile setting with the right adhesive for the material
• Precise cuts around outlets, switches and the range hood
• Grouting in your chosen colour, sponged and sealed as the product requires
• Silicone joint along the counter and at inside corners
• Outlet cover extenders where the new tile depth needs them

• Tile choice — mosaics and natural stone take longer to set than standard subway tile
• Wall condition, since old tile removal and skim coating add prep time
• Number of outlets, windows and corners the layout must work around
• Pattern complexity, from straight stack to herringbone
• Full-height stone slabs, which price closer to countertop work than tiling
• Whether the job stands alone or joins a larger kitchen project already on site

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices — the quote is free and based on your actual job.