No surprises version: how long each step takes, how dusty it really gets, and when you can cook again.
Most people getting quotes for backsplash installation in New Britain have never hired a tile setter before. Fair — most people do this once a decade. Here's the whole ride, honestly.
| Step | How long | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quote visit | 20–30 min | We measure, talk tile, bring options. Written fixed price follows within ~48h |
| 2. Tile selection | Whenever you're ready | Buy from your supplier or we order. Zellige: check dye-lots! |
| 3. Scheduling | Usually 1–2 weeks out | Small jobs move faster; you'll get a real arrival window |
| 4. Demo (if replacing) | 2–4 hours | Old backsplash off, plastic barriers up, floors protected |
| 5. Tile day | 4–8 hours | Set, cuts around outlets/windows, edges trimmed neat |
| 6. Grout day | 2–3 hours | Next day: grout in, haze off, sealed if the tile needs it |
| 7. Walkthrough | 10 min | We tour it together, you get care instructions |
Demo makes dust — no way around it. We seal the kitchen off with plastic and sweep as we go. Expect a light film on nearby counters that wipes off; not a construction-site situation.
Oscillating tool + grinder hours during demo and cuts. If you work from home, plan calls around demo morning.
You keep the kitchen most of the day. The sink may be off-limits for a few hours while the wall cures. Coffee station relocates temporarily — we apologize in advance.
Light cooking same evening after grout, full cleaning after 72 hours. Harsh cleaners wait a week.
Ready when you are: request your free written quote or just call. Still deciding on tile? Start with subway vs zellige vs slab.
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