Kitchen Backsplash Material Checklist
A backsplash is a short list. Get it all delivered and we finish fast.
How to use this list
- Mark every Buy item Have it, Still need, or Not for my job.
- Tick each Decide item once you have made the call.
- Shop from the Still need list at the top. Print it if that helps.
- When everything is delivered, confirm it here and Tony sets your start date.
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Still need to buy
Nothing marked Still need.
Buy
Backsplash tile
Square footage plus 15%, plus 20% for herringbone, diagonal, or large format tile. One order, one dye lot.
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Buy
Single dye lot confirmed
Check the lot number on every box. They must match.
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Buy
Edge trim or metal edge profile, with finish
Most backsplashes end at a cabinet or wall edge.
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Buy
Outlet box extenders
Cheap, and needed so outlets sit flush over new tile.
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Decide
Grout color
Picked from our sample board against your tile. We supply the grout.
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Decide
Caulk color
Matched to your grout. We supply the caulk.
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Decide
Pattern and where it stops
To the hood, to the ceiling, or at the cabinet end.
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Countertops and cabinets must be installed before we tile.
Order these first
These take the longest. Order them as soon as you book.
- The tile itself, in one order and one dye lot.
- Trim or metal edge profiles. The most forgotten item.
- Special order or imported tile.
Typical lead times
| Item | Lead time | When to order |
|---|---|---|
| In stock porcelain or ceramic | 3 to 7 days | Order 2 weeks before start |
| Special order tile | 2 to 6 weeks | Order when booked |
| Imported or handmade tile | 4 to 12 weeks | Order before we set a date |
| Natural stone | 2 to 8 weeks | Order when booked |
| Metal edge profiles | 1 to 3 weeks | Order with the tile |
| Heated floor mat | 1 to 3 weeks | Order 2 weeks before start |
| Custom glass through our partner | 2 to 3 weeks | Measured after grout |
Lead times are typical Columbus ranges, not a quote.
Other checklists
Tile Floor Checklist
Tile, transitions, and the heated mat decision you cannot make later.
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Custom Shower Checklist
Full tear out and rebuild. The heaviest list, so start here early.
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Shower Walls Only Checklist
Keeping your shower base or pan? Here is what to have on site for new wall tile.
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Tub Surround Checklist
Walls, trim, and the tub decision before we set a date.
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Accent Wall Checklist
A feature wall is mostly about the tile and the edges. Here is the short list.
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Fireplace Surround Checklist
Surround tile, hearth, and how far up the wall it goes.
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Aging in Place Shower Checklist
Everything in the shower list, plus grab bars, traction, and access.
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Ready for a quote?
Free written estimate. Most jobs take 2 to 3 days once materials are here.