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Backsplash, tile, and flooring work in Long Beach typically runs from $1,800 for a simple kitchen backsplash to $14,000 or more for full kitchen and adjacent-room tile replacement, and most of our projects wrap up within five to ten working days. We’re Elmstead Remodeling Long Beach, a Cedarwell company, and we handle this work as part of a full Kitchen Remodeling in Long Beach project or as a focused update to a tired kitchen. Every project starts with a written price before any work begins, and every finished job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
Call (562) 512-7086 to talk through what you’re planning. A live person answers, any hour.
What makes tile and flooring work in Long Beach different from other markets is the moisture. Homes within a few miles of the coast deal with salt air and humidity levels that affect which grouts, thinsets, and underlayments hold up over time. A tile job that performs fine in Phoenix can fail in a Naples Island kitchen that needs our Kitchen Remodeling services because the substrate expands and contracts differently. We account for that, and we name the products we use so you can look them up yourself: Schluter underlayment systems, Ardex mortars, and grouts chosen for coastal exposure rather than whatever is cheapest at the supply yard.
We also plan around how your family actually lives in the kitchen. Pets in the house mean we choose grout sealers rated for heavy cleaning and slip-resistant tile for the floor. Kids doing homework at the island mean we time the saw work for after school drop-off, and we keep the cutting station outside when the weather allows. These are not add-ons or upsells. They’re how we schedule and select materials from the first walkthrough.
Key Takeaways
- Backsplash, tile, and flooring projects in Long Beach generally cost between $1,800 and $14,000 depending on square footage, material selection, and whether we’re addressing subfloor or waterproofing issues.
- You receive a written price before any work starts, every time.
- Our crews wear shoe covers, lay drop cloths, and use quiet tools during family rest hours whenever possible.
- We install named-brand materials including Schluter, Ardex, Atlas, and Tamko products, with manufacturer warranties that travel with the finished project.
- A photo of the clean-up is taken before the crew leaves, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work after completion.
When You Need Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Most of the kitchens we see in Long Beach fall into one of these situations for Full Kitchen Remodeling:
- Grout is cracking or staining beyond cleaning. In neighborhoods like Belmont Shore and Alamitos Heights, older homes built before modern waterproofing standards often have grout that absorbs cooking oils and coastal moisture. If the grout lines look dark even after scrubbing, the sealer has failed and the water is getting behind the tile.
- The kitchen floor is swelling or cupping near the door or the sink. Long Beach’s June gloom and winter rain mean entryways and under-sink areas take on moisture. We often find the substrate was never moisture-tested before the original tile went down.
- You’re planning a kitchen remodel and want the surfaces to work together. Backsplash, floor, and countertop choices interact. We coordinate the timing so the counters go in before the backsplash is measured, which prevents the exposed edge gaps that happen when tile is cut to old counter heights.
- The current backsplash ends awkwardly or leaves raw drywall at the edges. We see this constantly in California Heights and Bixby Knolls kitchens where a previous contractor tiled only the back wall and left the window returns or side walls exposed.
- Your family has changed the way you cook. A family with kids and a dog tracks more grit across the floor than a couple. If the existing stone floor is too porous, you’re spending weekends scrubbing. A denser porcelain in a matte finish with a high slip-resistance rating changes that.
- You want the kitchen to sell for more. Homebuyers in Long Beach look at tile and flooring condition before anything else in the kitchen. A clean, well-set backsplash and level floor read as “maintained” to an inspector and to a buyer.
Our Backsplash, Tile & Flooring Process
Here’s the order we work through, from the first phone call to the last walkthrough:
- We answer the phone and schedule the walkthrough. You’ll talk to a person, not a voicemail tree, and we’ll set a time that fits around school runs and work schedules. Graham Stein, our owner, is involved in the early planning on nearly every project.
- We inspect the substrate, not just the surface. Before quoting a number, we check what’s under the existing tile: the condition of the subfloor, whether the walls are plumb, if there’s old water damage behind the backsplash. Long Beach homes from the 1920s through the 1970s hide surprises behind the first layer of tile, and we’d rather price it accurately now than discover it after demolition.
- We deliver a written price that doesn’t change unless you change the scope. This is a Cedarwell standard: the number is written down and signed before the first tool comes off the truck. The price covers materials, labor, the drop cloths, the shoe covers, the haul-away, and the final clean-up. You will never see a charge for floor protection show up later.
- We schedule the work around your family’s calendar. Saw cuts and demolition happen during hours you tell us work for the household. If a child has a nap schedule, we work around it. If the dog needs to be gated away from the work zone, we plan for that too. Quiet tools are used where practical, and the cutting setup goes outside or in the garage when possible.
- We install the tile, set the grout, and seal the surfaces. The crew is background-checked and uniformed, and every technician knows the C.A.R.E. standard they’re held to: Clean up like it is our own home; Ask before we move or touch anything; Respect the family’s time and quiet hours; Explain the price before the work.
- We photograph the clean-up and walk the room with you. Before the crew leaves, we take a photo of the finished, cleaned space and share it with you. That photo is part of the job record, not an extra. Then we walk the room together so you see exactly what was done and where every edge ends.
If anything shows up within a year, whether it’s a loose tile, a grout crack, or a floor that’s settling, you call us and we make it right under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That promise is printed on every project agreement we sign.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring Pricing in Long Beach
Every job is priced in writing before work starts, and this is what you can expect to see in Long Beach right now:
| Project | Typical Range in Long Beach | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen backsplash only | $1,800 – $4,500 | Tile, mortar, grout, sealer, edge trim, and cleanup |
| Kitchen floor tile replacement | $3,200 – $7,800 | Demo, subfloor prep, tile, grout, threshold, disposal |
| Backsplash plus floor, same kitchen | $5,000 – $11,500 | Both surfaces, coordinated scheduling, all prep and finish work |
| Full kitchen tile package with waterproofing | $8,500 – $14,000+ | Schluter underlayment, full tile work, grout sealing, warranty registration |
Several things move the final number. Square footage matters most. Material choice changes it too: a porcelain floor from a manufacturer like Atlas is less expensive than a natural stone, but in a kitchen with pets, the porcelain for Cabinets & Countertops often wears better. The condition of the subfloor is the biggest variable we can’t see until the old tile comes up. In older Long Beach homes, we sometimes find plywood that needs replacement or joists that need leveling before any new tile can be set. When that happens, you’ll know the additional cost before we proceed, and we’ll never proceed beyond the written scope without your signature.
Roofing underlayment materials like Tamko and Boral and window and door protection from PGT matter in longer renovation scopes that touch adjacent spaces. If your kitchen tile work is part of a larger Kitchen Remodeling that includes exterior door or window replacement, those material choices come with their own warranties, which we keep organized for you at the end of the job.
We provide free, written estimates. Call (562) 512-7086 and we’ll schedule a walkthrough at a time that works for your household.
FAQs – Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
How much does a kitchen backsplash cost in Long Beach?
Kitchen backsplash tile in Long Beach typically costs $1,800 to $4,500 for a standard galley or L-shaped kitchen, including tile, mortar, grout, and cleanup. The range depends on square footage and whether the tile is ceramic, porcelain, or glass. Call (562) 512-7086 and we’ll give you a written price specific to your kitchen.
Can you fix a cracked tile without replacing the whole floor?
Yes, a single cracked tile can usually be removed and replaced with Cabinet Installation & Refacing without disturbing the surrounding floor, as long as we can match the tile or you have spare pieces stored. If the crack came from a shifting subfloor, we’ll want to inspect underneath before we set a new tile in the same spot, because the same failure will happen again if the substrate is moving. We’ll show you what we find and explain the fix in writing before we touch anything.
How long does tile and flooring work take in a Long Beach kitchen?
A backsplash alone usually takes one to two days. A full kitchen floor replacement generally runs three to six days, depending on demo, subfloor prep, and grout cure time. We’ll give you a schedule in writing before we start, and we plan the noisy work around the hours you tell us work for your family. Call (562) 512-7086 for a timeline based on your specific scope.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace an old tile floor?
Repair is cheaper in the short run, but if the grout is failing across the whole floor or the tiles are loose in multiple spots, replacement costs less over the next five years than chasing repairs. In Long Beach’s coastal humidity, a porous stone floor with failing sealer is going to keep degrading. We’ll give you an honest comparison after a walkthrough, with a written price for both options, and you decide. Call (562) 512-7086 to set that up.
Do you offer tile and flooring work that’s safe for pets and kids?
We select pet-safe and child-safe products wherever there’s a choice: low-VOC grout sealers, slip-resistant finishes, and tile that stands up to claws and dropped plates. The team uses quiet tools during nap hours and shoe covers at the door, and we photograph the cleanup before leaving. Tell us about your pets and kids on the first call and we’ll plan the project around them from day one.
Why Long Beach Homeowners Choose Elmstead Remodeling
Graham Stein has been leading Elmstead Remodeling Long Beach since the company was founded in 2005. Under Graham’s direction, every project follows the Cedarwell Care Promise, a standard that was written for families with children and pets who care as much about how the house is left as how the finished tile looks. Shoe covers go on at the door. Drop cloths go down before the first cut. The written price comes before any work starts, and a photo of the clean-up is taken before the crew leaves. Those are not selling points in a brochure; they’re the habits of the crew that shows up at your house.
We install materials you can research by name. Schluter for waterproofing and uncoupling membranes. Atlas for porcelain tile. Tamko and Boral materials when the project extends to adjacent exterior work. PGT when the project includes protected windows or doors. Every manufacturer warranty travels with your finished project, and we register those warranties for you at the end of the job.
The phone at (562) 512-7086 is answered by a person, 24/7. No voicemail box, no automated menu, no waiting until Monday. When you call, you’ll talk to someone who can help you schedule the walkthrough, whether it’s 10 in the morning or 11 at night.
If you’re still thinking through the scope, start with our home page for an overview of how we work, or go straight to the Kitchen Remodeling in Long Beach page for the full kitchen picture. When you’re ready to talk numbers, call (562) 512-7086 and ask for a free estimate. We’ll bring the drop cloths, the shoe covers, and a written price. Everything else is your kitchen.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Long Beach, serving Long Beach.
