Kitchen splashback & feature wall tiling Midrand

Glazed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tiles are all easy to wipe down and handle heat behind a stove. Subway and herringbone patterns are popular. Very porous natural stone needs sealing and is harder to keep clean near cooking.

Most splashbacks run from the countertop to the underside of the wall cupboards, around 450 to 600 mm. Behind the hob, many people tile up to the extractor for extra protection. Full-height tiling to the ceiling is also an option on a feature wall.

Not usually. The tiler cuts neatly around the boxes and the socket covers sit on top of the tiles. If you want sockets repositioned, an electrician should do that before tiling starts.

Yes, as long as the paint is sound and the wall is flat. Glossy paint is usually scuffed and primed first so the adhesive grips. Loose or flaking plaster needs repair before tiling.

Splashbacks are small areas but need a lot of cutting, so labour is often priced as a set fee rather than per square metre. Mosaics and intricate patterns take longer than standard tiles.