Backsplash Installation in Cary, NC

A backsplash does two jobs at once: it protects your kitchen walls from water, steam, and cooking splatter, and it's one of the most visible design surfaces in the room. It's also a small area with nowhere to hide — every crooked line, uneven joint, and sloppy cut around an outlet shows. 919 Tile installs tile backsplashes for homeowners in Cary and across the Triangle, in ceramic, porcelain, and marble tile, from classic subway layouts to stacked and herringbone patterns. We measure, lay out, set, grout, and caulk every backsplash so it looks like it was always part of the kitchen.

What Backsplash Installation Involves

The work starts with layout. We plan the pattern against your counters, cabinets, and range so cuts land symmetrically and the pattern centers where your eye goes first. Walls are prepped clean and flat, then tile is set with consistent joints, working carefully around outlets, switches, windows, and range hoods. Once the tile cures, joints are grouted and the counter line is finished with color-matched caulk — that seam flexes as counters and walls move, so it gets flexible caulk, never rigid grout that would crack. Edges are finished cleanly with trim where needed, and the final result is wiped down and inspected joint by joint.

Choosing Your Backsplash Tile

Ceramic subway tile remains the most popular choice in Cary kitchens — timeless, durable, and easy to clean. Porcelain offers the same toughness with more size and finish options. Marble brings natural variation and a high-end feel, and does best with sealing to protect it from kitchen splashes and stains — a service we also provide. Whatever you choose, grout color matters more than most people expect: a close match gives you a quiet, seamless surface, while a contrasting grout turns the pattern itself into the feature. We'll talk through both honestly before anything is set.

Why Hire a Professional

Backsplash work is finish carpentry with tile. The layout decisions, the cuts around a dozen obstacles, and the discipline to keep joints consistent across the whole run are what separate a backsplash that elevates the kitchen from one that nags at you every morning. Doing it over costs far more than doing it right. 919 Tile is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google by Triangle homeowners, and our reviews consistently mention fair quotes, prompt responses, and careful workmanship. We are putting our name on every job — and a backsplash is exactly the kind of visible finish where that matters most.

Serving Cary and the Surrounding Triangle

919 Tile serves Cary and neighboring communities including Apex, Raleigh, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Durham. Along with backsplashes, we install tile floors and showers, repair damaged tile, and regrout, clean, and seal existing tile and grout.

Get Your Free Estimate

Thinking about a new backsplash in Cary? Call 919 Tile at (919) 478-4658 for a free estimate. We're available Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM — send us your kitchen measurements or photos and we'll give you a fair, straightforward quote.