Removing old backsplash tile and repairing the wall behind it, so a new granite splash or tile goes on a clean, flat surface.
An old backsplash often has to go before a new counter can be installed. Tile is set in adhesive, and removing it can tear the drywall paper, leave holes and expose uneven surfaces. If a new granite splash or tile is going on, the wall must be flat, clean and sound. In Nashville homes with older kitchens, we regularly find layers of past repairs behind the tile.
We score and remove the tile carefully, scrape adhesive, patch damaged drywall, skim coat uneven areas and prime the wall so it is ready for the new backsplash. We watch for signs of moisture or damage behind sinks and ranges. If we find a problem, we show you and explain options before moving on. The result is a clean wall, ready for stone or tile. Older kitchens often hide surprises behind the tile, such as layers of adhesive, patched drywall, old wiring for outlets or paint that was never fully removed. We take the time to expose and correct these issues so the new backsplash sits flat and the outlets are safe and properly aligned. If a wall near the sink or range shows signs of moisture, we stop, show you and recommend the right professional before anything is covered up again. A good wall makes the finished splash look sharper and last longer.
Tile is scored and removed in sections so the drywall behind it is damaged as little as possible.
Torn paper, gouges and holes are patched and skimmed so the wall is flat.
We check the wall near the sink and range for stains or softness that need repair.
The wall is primed so paint, tile or stone adhesive bonds well.
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BeforeAfterControlled and tidy.
Ready for a new splash.
Problems spotted.
Ready for finish.
Covered during work.
Debris removed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideBacksplash OptionsFour inch splash, full-height granite, tile, or a mix: how to choose a backsplash that suits your counters…Learn more 
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Granite colorWhite GraniteBright white and soft gray veining for kitchens that want a clean, airy marble-inspired look with granite toughness.Learn more Tick what you see on your counters and get a priority list and a plain recommendation: care, repair, restore or replace.
You tell us about your counters and what you want to change, from a repair to a whole-kitchen install, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We visit, measure, check the cabinets, walls and plumbing and talk through stone, edges, seams and sinks.
We help you choose a slab at local stone yards, plan the layout and give you an itemized written estimate with options.
Once cabinets are set and level, we template the real room, confirm cutouts and seams and send the plan to fabrication.
The stone is cut and polished, old counters are removed and the new granite is carried in, set, seamed and sealed.
We walk the finished counters with you, explain care, run the water test and leave the space clean.
Some drywall damage is normal. We repair it before the new backsplash.
We prime. Painting is usually a separate step.
We stop, show you and recommend the right professional.
Often both are removed together. See our countertop removal service.
Sometimes, if it is in good shape and the new top fits. We decide at the estimate.
Granite BacksplashesFour inch splashes or full-height stone behind the range, cut from the same slab as your counters for…Explore 
Laminate, Tile and Quartz Tear-OutRemoval of laminate, tile, solid surface, quartz and stone counters, with each material handled in the way that…Explore 
Countertop RemovalCareful removal of old counters with floors and cabinets protected, and the old tops hauled away, so installation…Explore 
Wall Panels and CladdingBook-matched granite panels and cladding for feature walls, fireplaces, entryways and bathrooms, installed with a hidden, secure fastening…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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