Tile and Backsplash · San Antonio, TX
Tile and Backsplash Installation in San Antonio
Backsplashes, bathroom walls and floors, chosen alongside your cabinets and countertops and installed as part of the same project. One team, one schedule, and a finished room instead of a to-do list.
4.7 stars on Google · Marazzi, Mohawk, Emser and Talisman tile · 203 W Turbo Dr
The last layer
The Backsplash Ties the Whole Kitchen Together
Your backsplash is the biggest vertical surface in the kitchen, and it sits right between the two things you spent the most time choosing: your cabinets and your countertops. Get it right and the room looks designed. Get it wrong and even beautiful stone can look busy.
That is why we plan tile with everything else. Because we fabricate your stone countertops in our own shop, we know exactly where the slab stops, how tall any stone splash will be, and where every outlet and window lands before a single tile is cut.
We source from brands including Marazzi, Mohawk, Emser and Talisman by Lowitz and Company, from simple ceramic subway to handmade glazed tile and natural stone.
Where we tile
Kitchen, Bath and Floor Tile
Most tile projects start in the kitchen, but the same planning applies anywhere tile meets cabinets and stone.
Kitchen Backsplashes
From a simple run between counter and cabinets to full-height tile behind the range. It is the tile job that changes a kitchen most.
Bathroom Walls
Tiled walls behind vanities and around tubs, planned with the bathroom cabinets and vanity tops they sit against.
Floors
Porcelain and ceramic floor tile that stands up to dogs, kids and Texas dust, chosen to work with your cabinet finish.
Backsplash ideas
Backsplash Ideas That Work With Your Countertops
The simplest rule we give clients: pick one surface to be the showpiece. If the countertop is busy, keep the tile quiet. If the countertop is calm, the tile can have more personality.
With Busy Granite, Keep the Tile Calm
Granite with strong movement, like Venetian Gold or anything with heavy speckle, wants a quiet partner. Plain or softly textured tile in a color pulled from the stone lets the slab be the star.
Backsplash Ideas for White Cabinets
White cabinets can take almost anything. Classic subway keeps it timeless, handmade zellige adds warmth, and a marble-look porcelain gives you the look of stone without the upkeep.
With Quiet Quartz, Let the Tile Lead
Solid or softly veined quartz leaves room for the tile to do the talking: a patterned encaustic, a vertical stack or a herringbone layout in a bolder color.
Or Skip Tile With a Stone Slab Backsplash
Running the countertop slab up the wall gives you one continuous, grout-free surface. Because we fabricate the stone ourselves, we can cut the splash from the same slab so the veining lines up.
Do not forget the grout. Grout that matches the tile gives a calm, seamless wall. Grout that contrasts, like dark grout on white subway tile, turns the layout itself into a pattern. Near the sink and range, a stain-resistant grout saves you a lot of scrubbing.
Height and layout
How High Should a Backsplash Go?
The standard backsplash runs from the countertop to the underside of your upper cabinets, which in most kitchens is about 18 inches. From there, a few decisions change the whole look:
- Behind the range, take tile all the way up to the hood. It is the messiest wall in the kitchen and the natural focal point.
- Where there are no upper cabinets, either stop at a clean line, such as the top of a window casing or a floating shelf, or run the tile to the ceiling for drama.
- At the ends of a run, stop the tile flush with the cabinet edge rather than in the middle of the wall.
- Around outlets and switches, plan the layout so cuts land on grout lines, not through the middle of a tile.
Layout Patterns
- Running bond: the classic brick-style subway layout. Timeless and forgiving.
- Straight stack: tiles aligned in a grid. Clean and modern.
- Vertical stack: the same grid turned upright, which makes a low ceiling feel taller.
- Herringbone and chevron: the most movement and the most cuts, so they cost more to install.
Tile types
Choosing the Right Tile Material
Every material can look great. The right one depends on where it goes, how much upkeep you want and your budget.
Ceramic
Affordable, easy to clean and available in every color. The go-to for subway backsplashes.
Porcelain
Denser and more water-resistant than ceramic. Ideal for floors and wet walls, and great at mimicking marble or wood.
Glass and Mosaic
Glass, stone and metal mosaics add sparkle and texture. More cuts and grout lines, so budget more for installation.
Natural Stone
Marble, travertine and slate bring real depth and variation. Needs sealing, especially near San Antonio's hard water.
Handmade and Glazed
Hand-glazed tile such as Talisman by Lowitz and Company, with soft, stone-like surfaces that sit beautifully next to natural stone counters.
Brands We Source
Marazzi (made in Sunnyvale, Texas since 1982), Mohawk and Emser cover everything from basic white subway to large-format porcelain.
Pricing
Backsplash Installation Cost
Backsplashes are priced per square foot, including tile, setting materials and labor. Here is how the common options compare.
Backsplash type
Installed, per sq ft
Good to know
Ceramic or porcelain tile
$15 to $25
Subway and simple layouts sit at the low end
Glass, mosaic or patterned tile
$25 to $40
More cuts and grout lines, more labor
Marble or natural stone tile
$20 to $130
Wide range depending on the stone
Stone slab backsplash
$80 to $150
Cut from your countertop slab, no grout lines
Typical 2026 national ranges from Angi and industry data. These are not a LuxeCraft quote.
A typical kitchen backsplash is 30 to 35 square feet, and most land around $1,000 installed. Removing an old backsplash adds about $3 to $6 per square foot. Tile material is usually the biggest variable, so the same wall can cost very different amounts.
Pricing Countertops and Tile Together
Doing countertops too? We quote tile with your stone so you get one number for the whole wall, not two separate bids to compare.
Get a Free EstimateHow it works
How Our Tile Installation Works
1
Choose Tile With Your Stone
Pick tile in the same visit as your slab, so you can see them side by side instead of matching from memory.
2
Measure After Countertops
Tile goes on after countertops are installed, so we measure from the finished surface and plan cuts around outlets and windows.
3
Prep and Set
The wall is prepped and leveled, then tile is set from a planned center line so the layout looks balanced from end to end.
4
Grout, Seal and Finish
Grout, caulk at the countertop joint, and a sealer on natural stone or porous grout. Then a final clean, and the kitchen is done.
One team
Countertops First, Then Tile, Same Team
Tile is the last thing installed and the first thing people notice. When the countertop, cabinets and tile come from different companies, the backsplash is where mismatched heights, awkward cuts and scheduling gaps show up.
We build custom cabinets, fabricate the stone and plan the tile as one job, then finish with cabinet knobs and pulls in a finish that ties it together. See how it comes together in our kitchen remodel projects, or browse everything we do under one roof.
Our work
Finished Kitchens, Backsplash and All
Rooms where we handled the cabinets, countertops and finishing touches together.
FAQ
Tile and Backsplash Questions
How much does backsplash installation cost?
Most backsplashes run about $15 to $40 per square foot installed, and a typical 30 to 35 square foot kitchen backsplash lands around $1,000. Natural stone and full-height slab backsplashes cost more.
How high should a kitchen backsplash go?
Standard is from the countertop to the underside of the upper cabinets, usually about 18 inches. Behind the range, take it up to the hood. Where there are no uppers, stop at a clean line or run it to the ceiling.
What backsplash goes with granite countertops?
With busy granite, choose a quiet backsplash: plain or softly textured tile in a color pulled from the stone. With calmer granite, you have more room for pattern or color.
What backsplash works with white cabinets?
Almost anything. Classic white subway keeps it timeless, handmade zellige adds warmth and texture, and marble-look porcelain gives you the stone look with less upkeep.
Should the backsplash be installed before or after countertops?
After. Tile is measured from the finished countertop surface, which is why we plan both together and schedule tile once the stone is in.
Is a stone slab backsplash worth it?
If you love your slab, yes. A full-height slab backsplash gives a seamless, grout-free wall and costs about $80 to $150 per square foot. Because we fabricate the stone, it can be cut from the same slab so the veining matches.
What tile brands do you work with?
We source from brands including Marazzi, Mohawk, Emser and Talisman by Lowitz and Company, covering ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone and handmade glazed tile.
Still have a question? There is a longer list on our FAQ page, or call the shop and ask directly.
Free estimate
Ready to Finish Your Kitchen?
Bring a photo of your kitchen, or come pick tile and stone in the same visit. We will help you land on a backsplash that makes the whole room look finished.