Kitchen Backsplash Installation
The backsplash is where a kitchen's design gets decided — the tile, the pattern, where it stops, and how cleanly it lands around outlets and windows.
A backsplash is a small area with a lot of decisions in it. Tile size, pattern, grout color, where the tile stops, and how the cutouts land around outlets, windows, and the range hood all shape how the finished kitchen reads. Lotto Custom Tile installs kitchen backsplashes for homeowners across Livonia, Metro Detroit, and Ann Arbor — from simple subway runs to full-height walls and large-format panels.
Because backsplashes are usually finished in a day or two on site, the preparation conversation matters: outlets and switch plates are planned first, the layout is set so cuts fall where you want them, and any existing wall conditions that affect the tile are discussed before installation begins.
What this covers
- Subway and stacked-bond backsplashes
- Large-format and slab-look backsplash panels
- Mosaic, hex, and patterned tile backsplashes
- Herringbone and custom layout patterns
- Full-height backsplashes and range walls
- Cutouts for outlets, switches, windows, and hoods
How the project runs
Clear decisions first, updates throughout, a walkthrough at the end.
01
Review the kitchen
Josh measures the cabinet run, windows, and range, and reviews outlet and switch positions with you before anything is ordered or installed.
02
Choose tile and layout
Tile, grout, pattern, and where the backsplash stops are decided — including how cuts land at corners, windows, and the hood.
03
Installation
Tile is installed with level lines and clean cutouts around outlets and fixtures. Anything unexpected is confirmed with you as it comes up.
04
Grout and walkthrough
Grout, sealant at the counter seam, and the finishing details are completed, then Josh walks you through the finished kitchen.
Design & installation considerations
Plan outlets first
Moving an outlet after the tile is installed means patching it. Deciding plate positions up front keeps the layout clean.
Where the tile stops
Cabinet line, window height, or full height to the ceiling — each changes the proportion of the room. Josh lays out the options for your kitchen.
Grout and pattern
A tight grout line in a close-matching tone keeps a large-format backsplash reading as one surface, while a contrasting grout highlights the pattern.
Recent work
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I was SHOCKED at how many tilers were unwilling to install a herringbone backsplash with individual tiles (not in pre-fab sheets). Josh not only was willing, but agreed to the job on short notice and fit me in right after Christmas. His work was excellent, and I'm in love with my kitchen.
Alison Stewart
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Questions
Common questions about this service.
Most backsplashes are one to two days on site, with grout typically the following day. Size, tile type, and the number of outlets and windows to work around all affect the schedule, and Josh confirms it before starting.
Yes. Most homeowners supply their own tile, grout, and trim. Josh will tell you if the material you chose needs particular care or a different setting approach before installation starts.
Outlet and switch placement is planned before installation so plates and cutouts land cleanly within the tile pattern. If you are considering electrical changes, bring them to the consultation — they are far easier to handle before the tile goes up.
It depends on your cabinets, windows, and range hood. Some homeowners stop at the cabinet line, others take tile all the way to the ceiling. Josh lays out the options for your specific kitchen during the consultation.
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Ready to talk through your project?
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