No idea: is $600 reasonable for backsplash installation?
CJ Mac
7 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (18)
The Kitchen Place
7 years agorjknsf
7 years agoRelated Discussions
My no-backsplash backsplash
Comments (33)I'm not seeing a current picture witht he sink -- just the one with the paper down on the wood which I understand to be before use. That wall looks like it has a raw end of drywall, not a side that is finished (paper or whatever) or maybe even no drywall. It looks like they tried to smooth joint compound in there, either by itself over your studs and built up or over something less than a full side of finished drywall. Joint compound will turn to mud (that's what they call it when it's wet -- hence the verb to "mud" the walls) and dissolve away if it gets wet. Paint will only seal the surface, and if water gets behind it -- well, I dare say it is probably worse than damp sheetrock, which is worse than damp green board. You say they had to sheer away your window sill. Did that sill come below the window too? I don't think you've got clean drywall there. I think you've got a really poor job of mudding and an even worse job of sealing the joint. That's my guess....See MoreAverage cost per sq. ft. to install backsplash tiles?
Comments (13)I charge anywhere from 22.00-48.00 a sqft for JUST INSTALL including setting materials ie mortar or masic and grout and sealer caulk. You have to remeber an no matter how basic an install it takes 2 days 3 if its done properly, waiting for grout to harden before caulk. its 2021 prices are going up it takes fuel to get to the job and back multiple times. the installer needs to recoup money and time spent getting and burning setting materials that hold your material in place and replace tools like blades and basic stuff like garbage bags and shop vac filtera lot plus alot other stuff you wouldnt even imagine.. many installers have a laborer they need to pay a livable wage and need to make a wage themselves. not to mentionthe time on your site is time away from other ones. and Let me tell yall time is MONEY.... skilled labor isnt cheap and cheap labor isnt skilled. -Justin Your Floor Guru...See MoreGot our first bid for installing Fireclay tile backsplash, and...
Comments (63)Nice finished project! In terms of pricing, here's my .02/worth. First of all, location, like housing prices, is everything. I fight continuously with inexperienced hacks that don't pay the attention to detail that I like to....but having done this for almost 40 years, and getting my work pretty much solely on referrals, I charge more. When you pay insurance, travel costs, training costs, quality tools, quality helpers....a couple of hundred dollars a day doesn't cut it. I'm here in SE Texas, and it simply doesn't pay to start the truck if you can't charge at least $400 a day....so an $800 backsplash isn't out of line. I'll charge a minimum of $1200 to drive to Houston for the same work (Or more). I find that a knowledgeable client gets nervous if he feels the work is "Too Cheap." (with good reason) If you need a car mechanic or a surgeon, is the determining factor, "How Cheap Can I Get It Done?" Not in my world.......See MoreTo granite backsplash or not to granite backsplash?
Comments (9)I don't like the 4" backsplash for the following reasons: - if you are doing a decorative tile for the rest of the backsplash, you are now decreasing and cutting off your design area by 4". - the 4" creates a little "shelf" that gets dusty, just one more thing to clean. - added expense to install the 4" piece of granite along your countertop. - people who say you "need it" to cover a gap between the countertop and the tiled wall just don't have good installers. My kitchen walls are extremely out-of-plumb, but my tile backsplash meets my granite countertop with no gaps cause I had experienced installers. - IMHO it looks dated, since the 4" idea was popular with formica in the '70's. I would only do a 4" backsplash if I were doing no other backsplash at all and just leaving drywall on the rest of the wall. And even in that case, I'd try to make it a little higher, like 5" or 6"....See MoreGreenDesigns
7 years agoCJ Mac
7 years agoGreenDesigns
7 years agojpmom
7 years agolharpie
7 years agosherri1058
7 years agojewelisfabulous
7 years agolocaleater
7 years agopractigal
7 years agosjhockeyfan325
7 years agoCJ Mac
7 years agoMatthew Rieger
7 years agoJarvichi Wardalini
7 years agosilken1
7 years agosjhockeyfan325
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
Related Stories
HOUZZ TOURSNautilus Studio: Creative Living in 600 Square Feet
Two Seattle artists turn a tiny storage space into their ultimate canvas
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNShould You Install a Urinal at Home?
Wall-mounted pit stops are handy in more than just man caves — and they can look better than you might think
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESContractor Tips: How to Install Tile
Before you pick up a single tile, pull from these tips for expert results
Full StorySMALL HOMESHouzz Tour: Stylish Living in Less Than 600 Square Feet
A 1-bedroom apartment becomes a 2-bedroom family home full of smart storage ideas
Full StorySAVING WATER6 Reasons Why You Should Save Your Rainwater Now
Collect and store during the rainy season so you’ll have water ready for irrigation when you need it
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESFrom the Pros: 8 Reasons Kitchen Renovations Go Over Budget
We asked kitchen designers to tell us the most common budget-busters they see
Full StoryTILESo Many Reasons to Love Cement Tiles
You’ll notice their beautiful patterns right away, but cement tiles have less obvious advantages too
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDES8 Reasons to Jump Off the DIY Bandwagon
You heard right. Stop beating yourself up for not making stuff yourself, and start seeing the bright side of buying from others
Full StoryFURNITURE10 Reasons to Love Big, Comfy Sectionals
With their soft lines, visual heft and casual versatility, modular sofas are a great choice for many rooms
Full StoryCOLOR8 Reasons to Paint Your Interior Trim Black
Hide imperfections, energize a space, highlight a view and more with a little bit of darkness that goes a long way
Full Story
CJ MacOriginal Author