Old subway tile out, wall rebuilt, white square tile back on

The old backsplash here was white subway tile with dark gray grout, running from the counter to the underside of the upper cabinets. We cut it free along the countertop with an oscillating tool and chipped it off, and the face of the drywall came away with the tile. The strip of wall between the counter and the cabinets was then opened to the studs, backed with new framing, and re-boarded with 1/2 in. drywall cut to fit on site. With the boxes reset and a laser line struck across the wall, white square tile went up in a straight stacked grid, joints lining up in both directions.

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Kitchen backsplash in Aurora, CO — finished

What this job involved

  • Old white subway tile cut free at the counter, then chipped off the wall
  • Wall opened to the studs, framing backed, new 1/2 in. drywall fitted
  • Counters and floor papered, blue tape at the counter line, plastic dust wall
  • Outlet boxes measured, reset and extended flush with the new tile face
  • First course set off a laser line, square tile stacked in a straight grid

How the backsplash went in

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What homeowners say

5.0 ★ across 33 Google reviews

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We recently had a subway tile backsplash installed, and it completely transformed our kitchen. It really tied everything together and gave the space a clean, sleek feel. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Communication was clear, the project stayed on schedule, and the attention to detail really stood out. The tile work is precise, everything lines up beautifully, and the finish looks very professional. They were also respectful of our home and kept the workspace clean throughout the process, which we really appreciated. If you're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and delivers high-quality results, we would absolutely recommend Oleg from tilers4you LLC!

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Charles Jackson
Google review · Kitchen backsplash
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Oleg did an absolutely phenomenal job on our recent shower tile installation. The work area was kept clean, and the final result exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!

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Max Devyatov
Google review · Shower remodel
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These gentlemen are incredibly talented, professional, and competent at each aspect of remodeling, including areas with plumbing and lighting. They transformed our steam shower from ugly to beautiful and their workmanship was superior. I had a question about our plumbing after they had finished, and they came back to troubleshoot quickly. I highly recommend them if you are looking for tile installers that are reliable and highly skilled.

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Dorie Hoody
Google review · Shower remodel
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Evgenii and Oleg were great! They are very good at what they do, and our new kitchen tile looks amazing! They were very attentive to detail! They had very fair pricing and will use them for any future projects! Thank you so much!

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Connor Hahne
Google review · Kitchen backsplash
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As a designer... providing high quality work to my clients is a top priority. Gene from Tilers4You did an excellent job on this small backsplash... it was flawless. Client was very happy and I will definitely continue to work with Gene. Thank you so much for completing this project quickly even though the weather was such a challenge.

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Brilliantista LLC
Google review · Kitchen backsplash
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We are very impressed with the work. Gene showed up everyday and put in a full day. They cleaned up after the day ended and I highly recommend them. I will use them for future jobs!!!

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Norman Koury
Google review · Tile installation
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Gin and Oleg did an amazing job on our kitchen backsplash! They made sure our floors, counters and cabinets were protected. Their work was very meticulous and they were always on time and incredibly polite!

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Amanda Schoep
Google review · Kitchen backsplash
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These guys did a great job installing the XL slab porcelain. I am delighted with the quality of their work. They installed a backsplash and made tile steps that look very secure and beautiful. I will have more projects for you. Thank you.

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Kleiber Adame
Google review · XL porcelain slab
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Had cracks in my bathrooms tiles. He presented me with different options and I have decided to go with waterproof laminate wood. He explained the different options of wood and he helped me pick the right materials. He was able to fix my toilet leak seal as well. Honest person and those are hard to find. 5 stars.

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Andrews Kang
Google review · Tile repair
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Tilers4you did a fantastic job on our fireplaces! They were very detailed and did professional work. Highly recommended.

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Jennifer Squire
Google review · Fireplace tile
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Great work ethic and attention to detail. I really enjoyed working with Tilers4you. They were timely, attentive, communicative and clean.

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Kim Petrucci
Google review · Tile installation
GOOGLE

Very nice tile install in kitchen and bathroom. Both were difficult jobs due to uneven walls but it came out looking great!

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Jason Marx
Google review · Kitchen & bathroom
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