Top-rated backsplash installation pros.

Get matched with top backsplash installation pros in Buckhannon, WV

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your backsplash installation project in Buckhannon, WV?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY BUCKHANNON, WV HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon11
    Verified backsplash installation services reviews

Find Backsplash installation pros in Buckhannon

Avatar for Barnett & Son Services
Barnett & Son Services
3.3(
13
)
Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - InstallTile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - For Business

Serving Buckhannon, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Barnett came within a few hours of our call for service. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the issue. He suggested that we update our electrical and we asked him to give an estimate and are pleased with his quote, the price seems reasonable. We would refer him to others for their electrical problems."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
old bath room
bath room after demo

+2

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

For professional labor and materials, it would cost between $6,000 and $28,000 to install 1,000 square feet of Saltillo tile flooring. If that’s out of your budget, you could consider laying the tiles yourself or choosing a less expensive type of flooring. For example, vinyl flooring costs just $2 to $7 per square foot, so for a 1,000-square-foot space, you’d pay $2,000 to $7,000.

For glass tile, you want to use unsanded grout. Sanded grout is a stronger and grittier cement grout that is great for installing tiles with wider gaps and into joints. However, it is susceptible to scratching glass tile and is more difficult to use in thinner gaps. Unsanded grout, while more expensive, is easier to fit between thin gaps and is less harsh on delicate materials, like glass tile.

Like glass tiles, you will not need to seal most porcelain tiles, particularly if the porcelain is already glazed. It depends on quality. Porcelain is very water resistant, but it is not 100% waterproof. To avoid staining, some homeowners use a penetrating sealer. It is also a good idea to seal your grout. Unless you use epoxy grout, grout is very porous and can harbor bacteria, mold, and mildew.

Tile shouldn’t be set tight against the tub. Bathtubs can expand when filled, and they can shift slightly with the weight of occupants. For this reason, it’s important to leave a slight gap between the bathtub and the first row of tile. Aim for a narrow gap of approximately 1/16 of an inch, filled with caulk, to allow for this expansion and movement while still allowing for tile shower waterproofing.

The Buckhannon, WV homeowners’ guide to backsplash installation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.