Eighteen inches of wall between counter and cabinet — and somehow the detail that makes the whole kitchen feel finished. Hand-set tile, honest grout lines, clean edges.
A backsplash is the jewelry of the kitchen: a small surface with an outsized effect on how the room reads. Classic white subway laid in a running bond never misses; handmade-look zellige throws light around like water; a patterned mosaic behind the range turns the cook zone into a focal point. The pros we connect you with sweat the details that separate craft from coverage — layout centered on the sight lines, consistent joints, Schluter-edge or pencil-trim terminations, and grout color chosen as deliberately as the tile.
The timeless choice — endless layout patterns from running bond to herringbone to vertical stack.
Varied glaze and texture that catches light — the current favorite for warm, character-rich kitchens.
Marble, glass, and patterned mosaics for ranges, niches, and feature strips.
Tile or matching slab run to the ceiling behind the range — a statement that also wipes clean.
Color-matched grout, sealed against the splatter of real cooking.
Cracked tile replacement and regrouting that makes a tired splash read new.
In Charleston’s older kitchens, walls are rarely flat — plaster waves and out-of-square corners are the norm in East End and West Side homes. Experienced setters float and prep those walls first, because tile tells the truth about what’s behind it.
Most backsplashes set in one to two days, plus a day for grout and cure before heavy use.
Anything rated for the wall — the real question is cleanability. Glazed ceramic, porcelain, glass, and sealed natural stone all handle splatter; heavily textured tile takes more wiping.
Behind a range or open shelving, full-height looks fantastic. Elsewhere, standard counter-to-cabinet height keeps the room balanced and the budget sane.
Describe your kitchen and what you want changed. We’ll connect you with a local Charleston pro who can scope it — the call takes two minutes.
Call (304) 500-5351