Kitchen Backsplash Refresh
AI-generated design concept, not a completed project.
$550–$1,400 · planning range · 2–3 installation days plus cure time
Purpose & footprint
- Change the kitchen's texture and light while keeping working cabinets, counters and appliances.
- 20 sq ft of existing kitchen backsplash
Scope & quantities
- Backsplash: 20 sq ft
Materials & finishes
- Handmade-look ceramic tile
- Compatible setting material and grout
- Edge trim and flexible perimeter sealant
- Existing cabinets and counters retained
Options
- Stacked tile layout
- Subtle contrasting grout
Trades & site requirements
- Qualified plumbing and electrical trades as required; confirm existing shutoffs, ventilation and service capacity.
- Check access, working clearances, occupied-home protection, waste removal and delivery space.
- Check substrate condition, moisture and concealed services before installation.
Permits & engineering
- Verify local permit requirements and HOA restrictions before work; this concept does not establish an exemption.
- Confirm wet-area waterproofing, ventilation and electrical requirements with qualified trades.
Sequence & duration
- Measure and inspect → confirm scope and selections → check approvals → order materials → protect the site → install → inspect and finish.
- 2–3 installation days plus cure time
- Installation window excludes design, approvals, fabrication lead times and unforeseen repairs.
Estimate basis & inclusions
- $550–$1,400
- Lower-finish planning allowance from the existing DFW quantity-based cost guide, plus a small-job mobilization allowance. Current supplier and trade pricing remains unverified.
- Covers only the stated quantities and installation scope; decorative objects and adjacent rooms are not included.
- Site condition, access, material choice, waste, permit requirements and concealed damage can change the written quote.
Exclusions & unknowns
- New cabinets, counters or appliances
- Damaged substrate repairs
- Outlet relocation
- Permit and engineering fees, taxes and contingency require confirmation; they are not guaranteed included.
- Furniture, styling and loose appliances are excluded unless explicitly listed.
Care & maintenance
- Use manufacturer-approved cleaners; inspect grout, seals and exposed water connections regularly.
- Final maintenance instructions depend on the products selected.
Next steps
- Save the concept and note what you want to keep or change.
- Bring room dimensions and existing-condition photos to a walkthrough.
- Confirm a written scope, selections, permit needs and site-specific quote before work.
About this concept
- AI-generated design concept; not a photograph of a completed True Form job.
- Images illustrate a design direction; dimensions, code compliance and buildability require site verification.