Key Takeaways
- A kitchen backsplash is the wall surface above the countertop that protects the wall from water and cooking splashes.
- In kitchens, RDC works only on surfaces: backsplash, countertops and floors, never cabinets.
- A full-height wall larger than 50 sq ft is priced after RDC measures it.
- Marble backsplash tile can etch from acidic foods, and Use Natural Stone says marble should be sealed regularly.
How Much Does a Kitchen Backsplash Cost in Phoenix?
A kitchen backsplash in Phoenix costs $800 to $2,500 installed at RDC, for 30 to 50 square feet of wall. Classic ceramic subway tile sits at the lower end of that range. Natural stone, marble and full-height designs sit higher. A full-height wall larger than 50 square feet is priced after RDC measures it.
Please note: these are typical ranges. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on your specific project, materials and scope, confirmed in your free written estimate.
Pricing countertops, floors and backsplash together? See the kitchen remodel cost guide and RDC's kitchen remodeling in Phoenix page.
Want a firm number for your kitchen? Get a free written estimate or call or text (602) 788-1446. Prefer monthly payments? See financing options.
A tile backsplash installed by RDC in a Scottsdale kitchen.
Why Pair a New Backsplash With New Countertops?
Pairing a new backsplash with new countertops lets the tile be installed to meet the new counter cleanly. At RDC, countertops plus backsplash typically run $3,000 to $8,000 as one project. You choose the tile and the countertop slab at the Bell Rd showroom.
RDC Renovation & Design Concepts is a flooring contractor in Phoenix, Arizona, that sells and installs tile and countertops. RDC does no cabinet work, so your cabinets stay in place while the wall and counters change. See countertop installation in Phoenix and RDC's kitchen tile, backsplash and countertops.
White subway tile backsplash set against quartz countertops in a Scottsdale kitchen.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation Across Phoenix and the Valley
RDC installs kitchen backsplashes in Phoenix and across Arizona's Phoenix Valley. Every city gets the same tile choices and the same written pricing. Backsplash is one part of RDC's home remodeling in Phoenix, alongside floors and bathrooms.
Phoenix: Hard Water and Backsplash Grout
Phoenix water is hard: the City of Phoenix 2025 water quality report lists 10 to 17.6 grains per gallon. The report notes that hard water can cause scaling on plumbing fixtures such as faucets. Around the kitchen sink and range, that same water splashes the backsplash.
Grout is the filler in the joints between tiles. RDC chooses the grout for each area, cement-based, sealed or epoxy, with the hard water in mind. RDC's guide to Phoenix hard water and heat covers local water in more depth.
North Phoenix: Compare Tile at the Bell Rd Showroom
At 1610 E Bell Rd Suite 101, RDC displays full-size tiles, natural stone and countertop slabs side by side. You can take samples home free. The showroom is open Sunday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Saturday. See the Phoenix flooring showroom page.
Scottsdale and Paradise Valley
RDC has installed tile backsplashes in Scottsdale kitchens, including white subway tile set against quartz countertops. For backsplash installation in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, see home renovation in Scottsdale and luxury flooring, tile and stone in Paradise Valley.
Mesa, Peoria and the Rest of the Valley
For backsplash installation in Mesa, see Mesa home renovation. RDC also serves Peoria with tile and walk-in showers in Peoria. It handles backsplash installation in Gilbert and in Chandler too.
RDC also serves Arcadia, Cave Creek and Carefree, Fountain Hills, Glendale and Tempe. Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, Buckeye, Anthem, New River and Happy Valley are served from the same Bell Rd showroom.
Glossy white subway tile meeting granite countertops behind a cooktop in a Mesa kitchen.
What Backsplash Styles Does RDC Install?
RDC installs four kinds of tile backsplash: subway tile, mosaic sheets, natural stone or marble, and full-height tile to the ceiling. A slab splash cut from the same quartz or granite as the countertop is the other route. Tile offers more patterns, while a slab splash matches the counter. Both suit kitchen surface remodeling at RDC.
| Style | Look | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Subway tile | Clean, classic, timeless | Classic look at the lower end of the price range |
| Mosaic sheets | Detailed, textured, colorful | Accent zones, behind the range, statement walls |
| Natural stone / marble | Organic veining, high-end | Statement walls in high-end kitchens |
| Full-height tile-to-ceiling | Dramatic, modern, seamless | Open kitchens where the wall is a focal point |
| Slab splash (quartz or granite) | Same stone as the counter | Kitchens where the countertop is the focal point |
A quartz countertop with a matching quartz splash, installed by RDC in a Phoenix kitchen.
How Long Does Backsplash Installation Take?
Kitchen backsplash installation at RDC takes two to three days for a standard kitchen. The tile is set first, then grouted once the thinset has cured. RDC tells customers to allow 24 to 48 hours for thinset and grout to cure. Your written estimate gives the schedule for your own kitchen.
- Prep: the wall is cleaned and leveled, and outlets and edges are measured before any tile is cut.
- Setting: tile is set in thinset with consistent spacing, cut precisely around outlets, windows and the range.
- Grout: once the thinset cures, the joints between the tiles are filled with grout.
Adding counters or a new floor in the same visit? See kitchen remodeling in Phoenix for how RDC schedules surfaces together. Questions about your schedule? Call or text (602) 788-1446.
Subway tile backsplash finishing a white kitchen with granite countertops in Mesa.
Keep reading: the Phoenix countertop cost guide, quartz vs. granite countertops, and how to go about choosing a kitchen remodeling contractor. Ready to start? Get a free estimate.