Kitchen Backsplash Installation in Victoria, BC
Subway, handmade, mosaic or slab-look porcelain — cut cleanly around outlets, windows and the range hood and finished with proper edge trim. Most kitchens are done in one to two days from $500 in labour.
Backsplashes we have installed
A backsplash is a small area that everybody looks at. The difference is in the cuts: around outlets, at the window return, under the hood.
What it costs
Labour only, before GST. Tile, adhesive, grout and trim are separate — supply your own or we source them. A $500 minimum applies. Full list on the rate card.
How we install a backsplash
Protect & plan
Counters and cabinets covered, outlets made safe, and the layout set from the most visible sightline so cuts fall where nobody looks.
Set level courses
Levelling spacers keep every course flat and straight, even where the countertop is not.
Grout, trim & clean
Grout matched to the tile, profile trim on open edges, silicone at the counter and a clean kitchen at the end of the day.
What clients say about our kitchens
★★★★★ 5.0 from 17 reviews on Google.
“NovoTile did such a beautiful job tiling around our cast iron kitchen sink!! The tiling around our sink is a work of art. The lines are perfect, everything is level, the edging in front is so beautiful. He took so much care to leave our space clean.”
Linda Cirella · Google review
“Everything was top-notch from the very first contact all the way to completion — they helped me decide on the layout, gave honest advice about the materials, and finished right on schedule.”
Marcio Oliveira · Google review
“Really pleased with the result! Professional, tidy, and easy to work with. Highly recommend.”
Ulia Ulia · Google review
Backsplash FAQ — Victoria, BC
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost in Victoria?
Our labour for a typical kitchen backsplash — around 25 to 40 square feet of wall, cut around outlets, window returns and the range hood — starts from $500, with outlet and edge trim included. Mosaic and herringbone sit at the top of that range. Tile and setting materials are separate: supply your own or we source them for you.
How long does a backsplash take?
Usually one to two days on site: setting on the first day, grout and trim on the second. Your kitchen stays usable in the evenings.
Can you tile around my existing countertop and cabinets?
Yes — that is the normal case. We protect the counters and cabinets, scribe the tile to the countertop and finish the open edges with a profile trim so there is no raw tile edge on show.
Do I need to remove my old backsplash first?
If there is old tile, it usually comes off and the drywall is repaired so the new tile sits flat. We quote removal and wall repair separately once we have seen what is there.
Do you install slab-look or large-format backsplashes?
Yes. Book-matched porcelain behind a cooktop or running the full wall reads like stone with far fewer joints. It needs more planning and careful handling, which we price per project.
Related
Doing the floor at the same time? See flooring installation and the tile rate card. Browse more kitchens in the gallery.
Get a price for your backsplash
Send a photo of the wall and the tile you like — we will give you a firm written price, usually without a long visit.
- Free on-site measurement across Greater Victoria
- One firm written price — not an hourly rate that grows
- I’m on site for every job — tile and waterproofing are never subcontracted
- 3-year written workmanship warranty