Kitchen backsplash in Milpitas, CA

Kitchen backsplash in Milpitas: Kitchen Remodel Milpitas matches you with licensed remodelers in Milpitas who do this work. The backsplash covers the wall between the counter and the wall cabinets, guarding it from water and grease. It is installed after the countertop is set, and a good result depends on a flat wall, careful layout and outlets that end up flush with the finished surface. Tell us about your project and up to 3 licensed remodelers who work in Milpitas will contact you with free, written estimates. Below are 3 things to know before you start, how permits work in Milpitas, and the questions homeowners ask most.

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Tile backsplash between new cabinets under a double window
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Picking a material

Porcelain and ceramic tile cover most kitchens. Zellige and handmade tile have intentional variation. Glass reflects light but exposes wall flaws. A full-height slab in the counter material gives a seamless look behind a range.

Installation details

The installer plans the tile so cuts fall in corners and under cabinets, not in the middle of the wall. Outlets get box extenders. Where tile meets the counter, a flexible caulk joint replaces grout so the two can move.

Tile terms

Thinset: the cement adhesive behind tile. Schluter or metal edge: a trim strip finishing an exposed tile edge. Unsanded grout: used for tight joints. Sealer: protects natural stone and cement grout from stains.

Permits in Milpitas

  • Milpitas requires a building permit for remodeling and repair work on homes, and the permit has to be issued before work starts, even if the plans are already in review.
  • Separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits cover installing, replacing or relocating sinks, gas lines, wiring and hoods. Finish work such as painting, tiling, cabinets and countertops does not need a building permit.
  • Kitchen remodel permits are among the permits the Office of Building Safety offers online. A property owner can pull a permit for any work; a licensed contractor pulls it as the owner's agent for work the license covers.

City of Milpitas Office of Building Safety · 455 E. Calaveras Blvd, (408) 586-3240

Common questions

Does a new backsplash need a Milpitas permit?

Tile is finish work in Milpitas and needs no building permit. Adding or moving outlets in the backsplash is electrical work that does.

How high should a backsplash go?

Commonly to the underside of the wall cabinets; behind a hood or open shelves, many run it to the ceiling.

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