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AfterBacksplash, Tile & Flooring in Austin, TX
Backsplash, tile, and flooring work in Austin typically runs $12 – $38 per square foot installed, depending on material, surface prep, and whether we’re working around existing cabinets or starting from studs. Most kitchen backsplash installations in Austin wrap up in one to three days, while full tile flooring jobs take longer because of the drying time built into every proper install. At Penhallow Remodeling Austin, we put a written price in front of you before we pull a single tile, and every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If you’re planning a larger Kitchen Remodeling project or just tired of looking at cracked grout behind the sink, call us at (325) 225-5429 and we’ll walk you through what makes sense for your home.
We’re a general contractor that handles the tile and flooring side of kitchen and bathroom remodels, and we do it the way Trevor Nash has always run jobs: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it. That’s the Kingswell Way, and it’s been the operating standard since 2004. Homeowners in Travis Heights, Allandale, Mueller, and Hyde Park call us because they’ve already been through the other kind of contractor. The one who gave a verbal ballpark and then “found” an extra $2,400 once the old floor came up. That doesn’t happen on our jobs, because the number is written down before we start.
When You Need Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Not every tile problem means a full gut. Here are the situations we see most often in Austin kitchens and how to know it’s time to call us:
- Cracked or loose tiles around the sink and cooktop. In Austin’s clay-heavy soil and older pier-and-beam homes, slight settling is common, and that movement shows up in the tile first. Loose tiles near a water source aren’t cosmetic; water gets behind them and into the wall.
- Grout that’s crumbling, stained, or missing in sections. Failed grout lines let water behind the tile, and once that starts, the moisture sits against drywall or wood and causes bigger damage. Re-grouting is sometimes the fix; re-tiling is sometimes the honest answer.
- Water-damaged flooring in a kitchen or laundry area. Austin’s humidity swings and the occasional burst supply line under the sink create real problems. If the subfloor is soft or smells musty, the tile has to come up and the subfloor has to be checked before anything new goes down.
- A backsplash that was never done right in the first place. We regularly redo backsplashes where the previous installer set tile directly onto painted drywall with no prep and the whole field is failing. Tile needs a proper substrate, which we’ll explain in plain English.
- An older kitchen that’s fine structurally but looks dated. You don’t need new cabinets to change the whole feel of the room. New tile flooring and a refreshed backsplash can buy you five more years from the existing layout.
- You’re planning a larger kitchen remodel and the tile needs to coordinate. If you’re already doing a full Kitchen Remodeling in Austin, start the tile conversation early so that cabinets, counters, and floor finish work as one plan, not three separate decisions.
Our Backsplash, Tile & Flooring Process
We follow the same process on every tile and flooring job, whether it’s a 15-square-foot backsplash in Mueller or an entire kitchen floor in Circle C. You’ll know the price, the timeline, and who’s coming before we begin.
- Measure and inspect. We look at the current surfaces, check what’s underneath, and measure everything twice. We’re looking for moisture, movement, and whatever the last contractor might have hidden.
- Written price and scope. You receive a written number covering materials, labor, prep, and cleanup before any work is scheduled. Not a range. Not a ballpark. A number.
- Surface prep and substrate work. Old tile comes up, the substrate (the layer beneath your tile that everything bonds to) gets repaired or replaced, and the surface is leveled. Skipping this step is why cheap tile jobs fail in 18 months. We don’t skip it.
- Installation with the right materials. Each material has its own setting requirements. Porcelain and ceramic use one mortar, natural stone uses another, and large-format tile needs a leveling system to avoid lippage. We install to manufacturer specifications from recognized trade brands.
- Grout, seal, and clean. Grout goes in, any required sealer goes on, and the site is left clean. We walk the job with you before we call it done, and then you get the guarantee in writing.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring Pricing in Austin
Tile and flooring pricing in Austin breaks down by material, square footage, and how much prep the surface needs. Here’s what we’ve seen on recent Penhallow Remodeling Austin jobs:
| Item | Typical Austin Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic or porcelain backsplash | $12 – $22 per sq ft installed | Includes substrate prep, mortar, grout, and cleanup |
| Glass or marble backsplash | $18 – $35 per sq ft installed | Material cost drives this higher; installation is more delicate |
| Porcelain or ceramic floor tile | $14 – $28 per sq ft installed | Varies with subfloor condition and tile size |
| Natural stone flooring | $22 – $38 per sq ft installed | Requires sealing and careful handling; material selection matters |
| Subfloor repair or leveling | $400 – $1,800 typical | Depends on damage extent and access |
| Re-grout only (backsplash) | $350 – $900 typical | Only when tile and substrate are intact |
What moves the number up or down? Three things mostly. First, what’s under the existing floor: if the subfloor is solid, you’re paying for tile and labor. If it’s rotted or uneven, we have to fix that before tile goes down. Second, material choice: a $3-per-square-foot ceramic is a different job than a $14-per-square-foot marble. And third, layout complexity: running tile up a wall around a window or doing a herringbone pattern takes longer than a straight field. We’ll show you where your money is going, and the price we write down is the price you pay. Call (325) 225-5429 and we’ll give you a written estimate at no charge.
FAQs – Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost in Austin?
A ceramic or porcelain kitchen backsplash in Austin typically costs $1,200 – $3,000 for a standard 25 to 30 square foot kitchen. Glass, marble, or intricate patterns run higher, usually $2,500 – $5,500 depending on material and layout. The biggest drivers are square footage, material cost, and whether the old backsplash has to be removed and the wall prepped for cabinet installation and refacing. We give every homeowner a written price before work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Call (325) 225-5429 for a written estimate on your specific kitchen.
Is it better to repair or replace cracked tile?
It depends on why the tile cracked. If a single tile cracked because something hard was dropped on it and the surrounding tile is solid, a spot repair usually makes sense. If there’s a pattern of cracks, or the substrate is moving, replacement is the only honest fix, because the underlying problem will just crack the next tile too. We’ll tell you straight which one you’re dealing with. If you’re not sure, call us at (325) 225-5429 and we’ll take a look.
Can you install a new backsplash and floor in the same week?
In most Austin kitchens, yes. A standard backsplash install takes one to two days, and a floor can be set in two to three days, with an extra day or two for grout curing before we seal the floor. If you’re doing both together as part of a cabinets and countertops project, plan on about one week for the tile package, give or take based on square footage and material. We’ll put the full schedule and price in writing before we start.
What does your 365-Day Done Right Promise cover?
It covers the workmanship on your tile and flooring installation for a full year. If something fails that’s related to how we installed it, a cracked tile, failed grout, a floor that’s settled or buckled, we come back and make it right at no charge. It’s written into every contract, and if a repair fails, the return visit is free, including the service call. That’s just the standard. Call (325) 225-5429 if you have questions about a current or future project.
Why Austin Homeowners Call Penhallow Remodeling for Tile and Flooring
You have options for tile contractors in Austin. We think the difference is this: we put the price and the guarantee in writing before the work starts, and we answer the phone when you call. A live person answers our line 24/7, so if you have a question at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday, you talk to a human, not a voicemail. Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform, and you’ll know exactly who’s walking through your front door.
We’re not the cheapest bid in Austin, and we’re comfortable saying that. Cheap tile work has a way of becoming expensive six months in. What we are is steady, clear, and accountable. The written price is the written price. The arrival window is the arrival window. And if something isn’t done right, you have a year-long written promise that says we’ll fix it at no charge. That’s The Kingswell Way, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2004.
For the broader project, see our Kitchen Remodeling in Austin page, where we cover cabinetry, countertops, plumbing and the full scope of a kitchen renovation. If you’re ready to talk about tile for your kitchen, call us at (325) 225-5429. We’ll measure, price it in writing, and show you exactly what your backsplash or floor will cost before you commit to anything. The estimate is free, and it’s the same kind of straight answer you’ll get through the whole job.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Austin, serving Austin.
