While kitchen countertop sizes vary considerably, the length in most kitchens totals about 10 feet. Meanwhile, the average backsplash height is 18 inches (many reach much higher).
That gives you a substantial 15-square-foot area to make more resourceful. If you could store frequently-used utensils and knives on your backsplash instead of inside your cabinets or on your countertop, think of the extra space you’ll gain. Plus, these culinary workhorses will be easier to find when they’re at arm’s reach in front of you.
That gives you a substantial 15-square-foot area to make more resourceful. If you could store frequently-used utensils and knives on your backsplash instead of inside your cabinets or on your countertop, think of the extra space you’ll gain. Plus, these culinary workhorses will be easier to find when they’re at arm’s reach in front of you.
DIY or hire a pro? If you are patient, are handy with a drill, have great attention to detail and have the right drill bit, you can likely do this work yourself. Otherwise consider hiring a handyperson or carpenter. If your pieces are to be anchored to a tile backsplash, a tile installer can often perform this work as well.
Cost: If you hire a carpenter or tile installer, plan to pay about $60 an hour for labor. Keep in mind that labor costs vary in different regions, but this is a good starting point for budgeting purposes. As site conditions and project scopes are diverse, it’s difficult to estimate the time required for the average job, but you should be able to get a cost estimate if you hire a professional. The benefits of this route are that the installer has likely performed this work before and can finish it more quickly and with fewer mistakes than some DIYers.
Cost: If you hire a carpenter or tile installer, plan to pay about $60 an hour for labor. Keep in mind that labor costs vary in different regions, but this is a good starting point for budgeting purposes. As site conditions and project scopes are diverse, it’s difficult to estimate the time required for the average job, but you should be able to get a cost estimate if you hire a professional. The benefits of this route are that the installer has likely performed this work before and can finish it more quickly and with fewer mistakes than some DIYers.
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