Backsplashes

One of the most popular elements of any home is often the kitchen backsplash. Backsplashes are practical and desirable because they protect the walls from stains and water damage.

But the benefits of a tiled backsplash don’t stop there. Installing a kitchen or bathroom backsplash can make a real impact on the look and feel of your home, here are several things to consider when shopping for a tile backsplash.

A backsplash adds a personal touch to the room’s style

Your walls are open canvases and you can add your style to them with paint but nothing adds a stylish and personal touch like installing a backsplash with unique tile that speaks to you and your personality. There are endless tile choices, let your imagination and creativity be your guide and you can have something truly unique to you and your home.

Not all tiles will eliminate stain risks or be easy to maintain

If you love to cook and hate to clean be careful which tiles you choose for your kitchen backsplash. Not all tiles are great at reducing maintenance and certain tile choices could actually add to your maintenance workload and schedule instead of reducing it.

For instance, while we love the look of natural stone, stone and marble are naturally porous materials so they are susceptible to staining and require scheduled maintenance with specialty cleaners and sealers. Small tiles may also end up needing more maintenance because they will have more grout joints and that’s where grease and dirt like to take up residence.

If maintenance is a high priority for you, we recommend ceramic, porcelain glass or even metal tile. Because these materials are non-porous, stains will not be able to penetrate the surface of the tile. We also recommend an upgraded grout for backsplashes, one that has stain-resistant technology built-in. One last thing to consider if you are concerned with less maintenance, the larger the tile the less grout joints and therefore the less maintenance needed.

Think long term

Whenever you are investing in your most valuable asset (your home) you should make sure you are considering the long term impact. For example, if you plan to live in your home for a very long time you most likely do not want to be remodeling every few years due to rushing a decision as large as tile selection or which tile contractor you hire. It would be a shame to choose something just because it is on sale only to later find out there was a reason it was on sale or you really did not like it and are now either stuck with it or have to spend more money to change it out to something you will truly enjoy.

On the other hand, if your home is temporary and you plan on putting it on the market within a few years, tile choices should be less about what you want and more for the general public. Choose neutral colors and tile that appeal to a larger group of people, think subway tile instead of mosaics. Subway tile is a classic look that has stood the test of time and is always in style.

When considering a tile contractor to install your backsplash, do not rush to make your decision or choose based solely on something as fleeting as price. We understand HGTV makes it appear as if something like a kitchen backsplash can be installed, grouted and ready for action in just a couple hours, but that is not the case! They call that TV Magic in Hollywood but in the real world there is a lot more involved in producing quality work that will last for generations to come.

Ask contractors what methods and materials they will be using. What grout and why? How about silicone caulking, will they use it in between the wall and the countertop? Or will they be grouting that joint? If they are removing an old backsplash, how will they protect the cabinets and countertops? How about protecting the rest of the home from fine dust? These are all valuable points to consider and make sure you get the answers you need.

Beautiful kitchen backsplash

Recent Tile Backsplash Projects

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Cam-Ron Why-Lee

Homeowner

Amazing work and outstanding attention to detail. Beautiful results.

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Alison Wolz

Homeowner

We recently hired Nick to rip out and replace our failing tub walls in our 50s bathroom and install a new backsplash in our basement kitchenette. Other installers laughed when I said I wanted to restore my pink bathroom but he met it with enthusiasm. He’s absolutely the nicest guy and has so much knowledge and skill when it comes to tile. He’s an absolute artisan. The amount of detail he put into my shower niches was insane and I have the prettiest place to store my shampoo now. He let me know what would work, what wouldn’t, and made great suggestions how we should change things to work better. He was worth every single penny and we can’t wait to gut our kitchen and hire him again!

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Kelly Underwood

Homeowner

Nick just finished the tile portion of our bathroom remodel. His work is impeccable. Great communication and shows up when he says he will. I can’t wait until this project is complete so I can share finished photos!

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Kristine Viera

Homeowner

Wow! We could not be happier with our new bathroom. From start to finish Nick offered his professional opinion and helped guide us through our first bathroom renovation. His attention to detail is unmatched and his work truly does speak for itself. If you want a reliable and experienced professional, I recommend using Syndicate Tile and stone for your next project!

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Corey M Bloom

Homeowner

Nick is an amazing tile setter and great to work with. He produces a high end product and to industry standards. He’s quick but doesn’t lose any quality in the finish product. He knows more about every tile product and tile setting standard than anyone I know. He definitely has an obsession and that is tile. Great person to have work on your home or business! He personally hand cut and micro beveled each and every piece of travertine and set this entry way what a artist.

Mindy Nixon Wiley

Homeowner

From the moment we met Nick, we knew we wanted to hire him; we had such a great feeling after our first consultation. Everything that transpired after was so incredibly unexpected, yet also amazing and so much appreciated. The bathroom is gorgeous and we look forward to enjoying it for years to come. Thank you so much for all you did to give us our dream spa! True perfection!!

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