Kitchen Backsplash
A tile, glass, stone, or stainless-steel surface installed between countertops and upper cabinets to protect the wall.
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Kitchen Backsplash: A tile, glass, stone, or stainless-steel surface installed between countertops and upper cabinets to protect the wall. Typical cost: $15–$40 per sq ft installed; $500–$2,000 typical kitchen..
Why it matters
Backsplash is one of the cheapest visual upgrades in a kitchen — $500–$2,000 transforms the look without touching cabinets or counters.
Typical cost
$15–$40 per sq ft installed; $500–$2,000 typical kitchen.
Pros
- • Cheap, high-impact upgrade
- • Endless style options
Cons
- • Tile selection paralysis
- • Grout maintenance
Common uses
- • Every kitchen
Alternatives
Painted wall + caulk strip (very budget)
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Frequently asked questions
- Should backsplash go to the ceiling?
- Behind the range yes (it's a focal point); elsewhere standard is to underside of upper cabinets.
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