Tile & Backsplash · Crystal Lake, IL
Tile work where the layout was planned before the first cut.
Backsplashes, shower walls, floors, mosaics and natural stone — installed with the layout, grout lines, and edge details thought through before the first piece goes up. Crystal Lake homeowners hire MK when they care how it ends.
Why tile is different
Tile rewards patience — and punishes shortcuts.
A good backsplash, shower or floor is mostly about what happens before the tile gets stuck to the wall: layout, substrate, waterproofing, and how the cuts will land at the edges. MK plans the job on paper first, dry-fits where it matters, then installs.
- Layouts dry-fit before mortar
- Cuts aimed away from sight lines
- Schluter / Kerdi shower waterproofing
- Cement board & uncoupling membranes
- Even grout joints and clean transitions
- Custom edge profiles (bullnose, Schluter)
- Niches, curbs, benches built-in
- Stone sealing and care guidance
Where tile fits
Project types MK installs.
Most tile projects in Crystal Lake fall into one of these. Each gets a written scope before tile is ordered.
Kitchen backsplash
Subway, herringbone, mosaic, slab. Outlets aligned, cabinet edges respected, no awkward sliver cuts.
Shower & tub surround
Waterproofed substrate, full-height tile, niches and benches integrated, glass-ready finishes.
Floor tile
Mudroom, entry, bathroom, laundry. Uncoupling membrane where needed, transitions handled, heated floors supported.
Tile repair
Cracked tile replacement, regrouting, recaulking, transition fixes. Honest assessment if a tear-out is the real answer.
Send photos of the space
Get an honest take on tile, layout, and cost.
Crystal Lake & nearby McHenry County. Same-day reply most days.