Splashbacks and tiling · County Antrim
Splashbacks and tiling in Lisburn
Need splashbacks and tiling in Lisburn? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
What prompts splashbacks and tiling in Lisburn?
When a Lisburn kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit.
If your Lisburn home is an older property with uneven walls, the splashback may start with patching, skimming or boarding so the tiler has a flat surface to work from. Kitchens in every part of Lisburn are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in County Antrim.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Lisburn
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Lisburn?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in Northern Ireland, and are firmed up once we have seen your Lisburn kitchen. Labour rates in Northern Ireland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £130–£350 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £260–£700 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £220–£530 |
| Stone upstands and splashbacksTemplated with the worktop | Priced with the worktop |
Tiling guide ranges cover preparation, adhesive, grout, trims and fixing, with the tiles themselves confirmed once chosen; the glass range includes a made-to-measure panel, and stone upstands are priced with the worktop. Prices include VAT at 20%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Lisburn?
In and around Lisburn, homes range across red-brick terraces, Victorian villas, post-war estate houses and rural bungalows. Red-brick terraces in Belfast often have a narrow kitchen in the return, while estate houses and rural bungalows tend to have a separate kitchen with room for a table.
Terraced streets with entries at the back, city flats with booked lifts and country lanes can each affect deliveries, so the route for worktops is checked at the survey. Mains water across most of County Antrim is soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner.
Regulations for kitchen work in Lisburn
In Northern Ireland, fitting a splashback or retiling a kitchen needs no planning permission or building control application. Domestic electrical work does not have to be notified, but sockets moved to suit the tiling should still be installed and tested to BS 7671 and certified. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or other original features may need listed building consent, so check with the council before work starts.
Listed buildings and conservation areas in older parts of Belfast and the county towns may need consent for new vents, and apartment owners usually need management consent.
Planning ahead
- Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
- Keep the tile boxes until the job is finished and note the batch number, so matching replacements can be found if a tile cracks later.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Lisburn home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- Pale grout behind a hob or sink shows stains quickly; a mid-grey or stain-resistant grout in narrow joints is easier to keep looking fresh.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Lisburn
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Lisburn?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £130 to £350 including VAT in Lisburn. That reflects typical costs in Northern Ireland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Lisburn before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Lisburn. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
Can a glass splashback go behind a gas hob?
Yes, usually, as long as the glass is toughened and the hob maker's instructions allow it. Toughened glass handles heat far better than ordinary glass, but a gas hob must still keep the clearances set out in its installation instructions, so we check those before ordering. The panel is measured after the worktops are fitted and made with cut-outs for sockets, because it cannot be cut once toughened.
Can heavy tiles or stone go on any kitchen wall?
Not always. Heavy tiles such as large-format porcelain or natural stone need a backing that can carry their weight and an adhesive suited to both the tile and the wall. Old plaster, painted plaster or plasterboard may need preparing, priming or replacing with a tile backer board first. We check the wall at the survey and follow the tile and adhesive makers' guidance.
Can you tile over existing kitchen tiles?
Sometimes, but it is rarely the better choice in a kitchen. Tiling over old tiles adds thickness, so sockets, switches and the edge against the wall units may no longer line up, and the new tiles rely on the old ones staying firmly bonded. If the existing tiles are sound and flat it can work for a small area; otherwise we remove them and prepare the wall.
Splashbacks and tiling near Lisburn
The same service is available a short drive from Lisburn, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Belfast
- Splashbacks and tiling in Castlereagh
- Splashbacks and tiling in Newtownabbey
- Splashbacks and tiling in Newtownards
- Splashbacks and tiling in Craigavon
- Splashbacks and tiling in Antrim
- Splashbacks and tiling across County Antrim