Kitchen backsplash installation in Mountain View, CA
Kitchen backsplash installation in Mountain View: Kitchen Remodel Mountain View matches you with licensed remodelers in Mountain View who do this work. The backsplash protects the wall behind the sink and cooktop and sets much of the kitchen's look. It goes in after the counters, and most of the effort is preparation: a flat wall, outlet boxes extended to the new surface, and a layout that puts the cuts where no one looks. Tell us about your project and up to 3 licensed remodelers who work in Mountain View will contact you with free, written estimates. Below are 4 things to know before you start, how permits work in Mountain View, and the questions homeowners ask most.
Choosing material
Ceramic and porcelain tile cover most jobs. Handmade tile varies in size and color by design. Glass reflects light but exaggerates uneven walls. A full-height slab that matches the counter has no grout at all.
Outlets on the backsplash
Mountain View requires countertop outlets no more than 20 inches above the counter, GFCI protection for outlets serving the counter, and tamper-resistant receptacles. Moving or adding outlets during a backsplash job is electrical work.
Finishing the edges
Where tile stops short of the ceiling or a cabinet, the edge needs a bullnose piece, a metal profile or a clean caulk line. The joint between counter and wall is caulked, not grouted, so it can move.
Tile setter terms
Thinset: the cement-based adhesive under the tile. Grout joint: the gap filled between tiles. Epoxy grout: a stain-resistant grout often used near the range. Edge profile: a metal or plastic trim that finishes a tile edge. Back-buttering: spreading adhesive on the back of the tile for full contact.
Permits in Mountain View
- Mountain View requires a building permit, issued before construction starts, for any kitchen remodel that replaces the cabinets. Replacing countertops or refacing the existing cabinets does not need one.
- Depending on the scope, separate electrical or plumbing permits may apply, and replacing a range hood that vents outdoors needs a mechanical permit. The application includes an 11-by-17-inch plan of the existing and proposed kitchen and an electrical load calculation.
- If the remodel changes the outside of the house, the Planning Division reviews it before the building submittal. The City lists about 5 business days to receive a permit for a like-for-like replacement and 2 to 3 months for a renovation that removes walls.
City of Mountain View Building Division · 500 Castro Street, (650) 903-6313
Common questions
Does a backsplash need a permit in Mountain View?
The City lists tiling as finish work that does not need a building permit, but that exemption does not cover tile that is part of a kitchen remodel. Outlet changes are electrical work. Ask the Building Division if you are unsure.
How long does a tile backsplash take?
Often one to two days of setting plus time for the grout to cure. A slab backsplash is fabricated and installed with the countertops.
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