Splashbacks and tiling · Scotland
Splashbacks and tiling in Moray
Our splashbacks and tiling work covers the whole of Moray, including Elgin, Forres and Buckie.
Is splashbacks and tiling right for your Moray kitchen?
Homeowners in Moray often add a splashback as the final stage of a new kitchen, once the worktops are in and the bare wall above them needs a washable finish.
If the units in your Moray kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.
What do splashbacks and tiling in Moray include?
Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Moray kitchen after we have measured it:
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- 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
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Moray?
Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Moray, including VAT and adjusted for Scotland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £140–£380 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £280–£750 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £240–£560 |
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes across Moray
The housing mix across Moray includes stone fishing cottages, Victorian villas, post-war council-built houses and farm cottages, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Fishing cottages along the coast often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while villas in Elgin and Forres tend to have larger separate kitchens.
Most of Moray has soft mains water, though some rural homes on private supplies may need testing and filtering for taste and safety. Rural roads, farm tracks and distances between towns can affect delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and delivery times are planned at the survey.
Small rooms and thick walls usually shape the layout of a stone fishing cottage, and extraction needs careful planning. Rural homes are often off the gas grid, so the kitchen may be built around induction, LPG or an oil-fired range.
Rules for splashbacks and tiling in Moray
In Scotland, tiling and splashbacks do not need a building warrant or planning permission. If sockets or switches are moved to suit the new wall finish, the electrical work must meet the building standards and BS 7671, and you should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate or a Minor Works Certificate. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or panelling may need listed building consent, so check with the local authority first.
Upland parts of Moray fall within the Cairngorms National Park, and listed buildings or conservation areas in older towns may need consent for new external vents.
Before you start
- Toughened glass cannot be cut once it is made, so it is measured after the worktops are fixed and every socket position is final.
- Agree socket, switch and cooker hood positions before tiling starts; moving them afterwards means cutting tiles out and patching in replacements that may not match.
- Order spare tiles from the same batch to cover cuts and breakages, and keep a few back so a later repair matches.
- 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.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Moray home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Moray
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Moray?
Guide prices in Moray are about £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you cover the whole of Moray?
Yes. We carry out splashbacks and tiling across Moray, including Elgin, Forres and Buckie. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
Which grout and sealant are easiest to keep clean?
A darker or mid-tone grout in narrow joints is usually the easiest to keep looking clean in a kitchen, and an epoxy or stain-resistant grout helps behind the hob and sink. Where the tiles meet the worktop, a flexible sealant is used rather than grout, because that joint moves slightly. The sealant can be cut out and renewed later without disturbing the tiles.
When are splashbacks fitted during a kitchen installation?
Splashbacks go on near the end, once the worktops are fixed and the electrician has agreed where the sockets and switches will sit. Tiles need a finished worktop to start from, glass is measured off the fitted worktop, and stone upstands are templated at the same visit as the worktop. Faceplates go back on after tiling, so the sockets sit neatly against the new finish.
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.
Splashbacks and tiling in towns across Moray
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