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Q: Can you put a backsplash on drywall?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-put-backsplash-on-drywall.htm">install backsplash on kitchen drywall</a>, as long as you ensure your drywall is clean and dry before you apply the tiles. Your kitchen walls should be made of green board drywall, which is moisture-resistant. If you don&rsquo;t have green board where your new backsplash will go, you should swap it out.</p></div>

Q: Do you grout or caulk where the tile meets the wall?

• <div><p>You should always use caulk instead of grout where the tile meets the wall. This will help your tile installation look great and last a long time. When you accidentally use grout for the corner seams, you end up making the tiles too rigid. So as the wall shifts over time, your tiles have no wiggle room. This can lead to tile damage, which will eventually require you to do at least a partial reinstallation.</p></div>

Q: What are the material options for tile installation?

• <div><p>Popular options include ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tiles, chosen based on the area (bathroom, kitchen) and desired aesthetic.</p></div>

Q: Will peel-and-stick tiles damage walls?

• <div><p>As long as you follow the instructions on your peel-and-stick tile packaging, it should not damage your walls. A possible instance when you may accidentally damage your walls is if you install tiles improperly using additional adhesives that aren&rsquo;t recommended.</p><p>Also, you can damage your walls if you&rsquo;re not careful when removing tile. For example, you could accidentally make holes in the drywall with a paint scraper if you don&rsquo;t heat the adhesive long enough before trying to pry it off.</p></div>

Q: What are the rules for tile trim?

• <div><p>You have creative freedom when it comes to your tile trim. If, however, you are considering skipping tile trim, please think twice about that. It is good practice to install tile trim, whether on walls or flooring. Think, too, about the aesthetic you are going for and choose a trim type and color that will help enhance the space.</p></div>

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Last update on January 07, 2026

Reviewed in November 2022
Great work and a reasonable cost!
DS Asphalt
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Reviewed in January 2021
Professional, polite, informative, and a job well done. We had a long list of electrical work that needed to be done. Being a first time homeowner I had a lot of questions, and they were more than happy to take the time to answer and give advise. We had outside lights & receptacles replaced,...
Supreme Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Larry was so easy to work with, and very knowledgeable, and made the process simple.
Signature Inspection Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
Took my car in with several problems and for routine oil change. Raoul diagnosed the problems and got me back on the road for a fair price. The service was great, didn't take long for all that was done, and Raoul checked in with me along the way to let me know what needed to be done, what costs...
Northwest Automotive Inc
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Reviewed in January 2017
The technician was courteous, arrived a head of schedule, made some minor repairs and left the area clean. The final bill was less than I expected.
CURTIS PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in November 2016
Victor was able to come on the same day that I called. I was in a semi-panic because I was just informed of an upcoming event at my house, and he showed up right away. The work was done quickly and professionally and I am very happy with the results. And the price was very reasonable! I will be...
Best Deal Steam Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2016
Paul responded to my request right away. He was professional and likable, removed the trees very quickly and did a great job of cleaning up the tree mess. And all for a great price! I will be contacting Paul again the next time I need to take more trees down on our property.
Paul's Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2016
My husband and I contracted A+ Contracting & Painting, Inc. in the fall of 2015 to paint the exterior of our 3,200 sq ft home in the spring of 2016. Mr. Yong Kil provided us with a free walk through estimate and guidance with choosing colors. Yong and his crew began the high power pressure wash...
A Plus Contractor
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Reviewed in September 2012
Our experience with Arctic Lights Electric could hardly have been worse. Switches were put on the wrong sides of walls - in one case we would have had to enter the bathroom in the dark, open a closet door, and fumble past clothes to find the light switch, for example. When it came time to...
ARCTIC LIGHTS ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in June 2012
This experience was absolutely great. Trey initially came out and gave me an estimate and out of the three most reputable companies I could find in town, he was the only one to recognize that the indirect arm water heater I wanted was going to cost about $1,500-2,000 more than expected. This...
Anchorage Plumbing and Heating
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