Do You Install Tile Backsplash or Countertops First

So what do I do first – the countertops or the backsplash? ANSWER: The countertops come first and then the backsplash after that.

Do countertops get installed before backsplash?

Kitchen Countertops First The first way of tackling your kitchen renovation is to start by selecting your countertop. Since it takes up a larger surface area than the backsplash, it often seems like the sensible place to begin. Kitchen counters are also installed before the backsplash.

Where do you start tiling a backsplash?

The magic spot is the base of the backsplash along the countertop edge or lip if it goes up the back of the wall in the center of the countertop. When you start in the middle, you can be sure to get a symmetrical look as you work toward the sides.