Backsplashes & Kitchen Tile
in Muskoka.
Backsplashes, feature walls, and kitchen tile laid over waterproofed substrate.
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Our Kitchen Renovations services.
Full Kitchen Renovations
Demo-to-finish cottage kitchen renovations with custom cabinetry.
Explore Full Kitchen RenovationsCustom Kitchen Islands
Custom kitchen islands designed, built, and installed without a full reno.
Explore Custom Kitchen IslandsWalk-In Pantries & Beverage Stations
Walk-in pantry buildouts and beverage stations carved from existing space.
Explore Walk-In Pantries & Beverage StationsCabinet Refacing & Door Replacement
Refacing solid existing kitchen boxes with new doors and finishes.
Explore Cabinet Refacing & Door ReplacementCustom Cabinetry & Millwork
Locally built solid-wood cabinetry, dovetailed drawers, and soft-close hardware.
Explore Custom Cabinetry & MillworkCountertops: Quartz, Granite, Soapstone
Stone counters templated, edge-profiled, and installed with sealed seams.
Explore Countertops: Quartz, Granite, SoapstoneAppliance Integration & Panel-Ready Installs
Panel-ready fridges, integrated dishwashers, and hidden-hood installs.
Explore Appliance Integration & Panel-Ready InstallsOpen-Concept Kitchen Conversions
Opening closed cottage kitchens to great rooms with engineered beams.
Explore Open-Concept Kitchen ConversionsKitchen Layout & Design Planning
Layout planning, storage strategy, traffic flow, appliance locations, and finish direction.
Explore Kitchen Layout & Design PlanningKitchen Flooring
Tile, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, subfloor prep, transitions, and heated floor options.
Explore Kitchen FlooringKitchen Lighting
Task lighting, island pendants, pot lights, under-cabinet lighting, dimmers, and switching.
Explore Kitchen LightingRange Hoods & Ventilation
Range hood installs, venting routes, make-up air considerations, and exterior terminations.
Explore Range Hoods & VentilationKitchen Windows & Doors
Kitchen window swaps, patio doors, exterior doors, light improvements, and trim tie-ins.
Explore Kitchen Windows & DoorsSmall Kitchen Renovations
Compact cottage kitchens, galley kitchens, rental kitchens, and small-space storage upgrades.
Explore Small Kitchen RenovationsKitchen Renovations Plumbing
Licensed plumbing rough-in, fixture, and repair work tied to your kitchen renovations project.
Explore Kitchen Renovations PlumbingKitchen Renovations Electrical
Licensed electrical rough-in, fixtures, and panel work tied to your kitchen renovations project.
Explore Kitchen Renovations ElectricalBacksplashes & Kitchen Tile, done right.
The backsplash is the one place in a kitchen where a small material change reads big. We install natural stone, handmade tile, and full-height slab backsplashes over a properly prepped substrate.
The prep is the tile job
Straight, flat, and sealed substrate is the whole difference between a backsplash that looks tight and one that telegraphs every wave. We prep before a single tile lands.
Materials and sourcing
We spec materials for how they hold up on a Muskoka property first, and how they look second. That means marine-grade fasteners near the lake, kiln-dried framing where humidity swings, and finishes rated for the freeze-thaw cycle. Where it makes sense we source through Huntsville, Bracebridge, and Port Carling suppliers so lead times stay short and warranty is easy to honour.
Timeline and scheduling
Most backsplashes & kitchen tile scopes are planned around cottage season, weather windows, and access. We book a real start date once the quote is signed and the materials are secured, share a week-by-week schedule, and give you honest updates if anything shifts. No surprise gaps, no crews disappearing for other jobs.
Permits, inspections, and code
Any backsplashes & kitchen tile work that needs a building, ESA, or shoreline permit gets pulled in our name, tracked on our schedule, and closed out with the final inspection before we invoice the last bill. We flag anything code-triggered early so you can decide with all the information, not after drywall is up.
What handoff looks like
The last week of any backsplashes & kitchen tile project is punch-list week: touch-ups, adjustments, cleaning, and a walk-through with you. You get finish-care notes, warranty in writing, receipts for any covered materials, and a clear contact if anything needs attention after we leave.
- Natural stone and handmade tile
- Full-height slab and mitered stone backsplashes
- Under-cabinet lighting coordinated in the layout
- Grout color sampled on a panel first
- Single point of contact from first site walk through final walk-through
- Written quote with clear scope, materials, and inclusions before we start
- Timeline
- 3 to 5 days
- Substrate
- Cement board or waterproof membrane
- Service area
- Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Muskoka Lakes
- Insurance
- $5M general liability, WSIB
- Warranty
- 2 year workmanship, longer on structural items
- Response time
- Reply within 4-8 hours during business hours
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Ready to start your backsplashes & kitchen tile project?
Fixed-price proposals, one project manager, and a Muskoka crew that shows up.
A clear path for backsplashes & kitchen tile.
The details change by property, but the way we run the work stays consistent: understand the space, choose the right materials, build it properly, and close every loose end.
Understand the space
We walk the property, review access, measure the area, and learn how you want the backsplashes & kitchen tile work to function when it is finished.
Choose the right materials
We compare durability, look, maintenance, lead time, and local sourcing options so the choices fit the end goal, not just a showroom sample.
Coordinate the trades
Carpentry, masonry, tile, plumbing, electrical, drainage, and inspections are scheduled under one project manager when the scope needs them.
Finish and stand behind it
We close the punch list, clean the site, hand over care notes, and put the workmanship warranty in writing.
"We had an excellent experience with Northern Oaks Contracting. Rob was always friendly, professional and very knowledgeable in many different areas. Not only did he do a great job with our renovation but he noticed and helped us out in some other areas too."
"I hired Northern Oaks for a driveway extension as part of my home renovation so I could park two additional cars, and I'm really impressed with the results. The quality of the work and craftsmanship really stand out. It's been over 6 months and it's held up perfectly."
"The Northern Oaks Contracting crew has been amazing to work with from start to finish. Their ability to keep both customers and trades well-coordinated has made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team!"
"Robert installed a kitchen backsplash for us. Communication was great and he showed up to do the work when he said he would. The price was very reasonable and quality of work excellent. Would definitely recommend them."
"Rob did a full renovation at my cottage. He listened carefully to my vision and worked closely with me to bring it to life. He was fair with his pricing and friendly to work with. I recommend Rob for your renovation project!"
"Rob was amazing to work with. His diligence and hard work really transformed our home into more than we ever expected. It was a pleasure working with Rob, always went above and beyond."
Best general contractor in Muskoka.
Named #1 by the Quality Business Awards for craftsmanship, transparency, and on-time delivery across Muskoka.
Award · 2025
Built properly, backed in writing.
Your backsplashes & kitchen tile scope closes with written warranty coverage, finish notes, and a clear contact if anything needs attention after handoff.
Every trade in a backsplashes & kitchen tile project.
We run the full scope or with vetted partners on a single contract. Here's what typically lands inside this kind of project.
Custom cabinetry
Shop-built or sourced cabinets, scribed and installed by our finish carpenters.
Countertops
Quartz, granite, butcher block. Templated, fabricated, and installed.
Plumbing rough-in
New sink, dishwasher, pot filler, and fridge water lines run to code.
Electrical & lighting
Under-cabinet, pendants, dedicated circuits, range hood, and pot lights.
Tile & backsplash
Full backsplashes, feature walls, and heated floor underlay when specified.
Drywall & paint
Patch, prime, and finish painting after demo and rough-ins are complete.
Appliances
Coordinated delivery, install, and venting for built-in and panel-ready units.
Finish carpentry
Crown, valance, trim returns, and panelled fridge/dishwasher fronts.
Backsplashes & Kitchen Tile across Muskoka.
Backsplashes & Kitchen Tile questions.
Can you tile behind the range without an outlet?+
We coordinate outlet placement with electrical so the tile pattern lands where you want it, not around a random switch.
How do I get a quote for a backsplashes & kitchen tile project?+
Send a few photos and a short note through the form, or call us. We reply within 4 to 8 hours during business hours, book a site visit if we need one, and follow up with a written quote you can compare line by line.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. Northern Oaks Contracting carries $5 million general liability insurance, is in good standing with WSIB, and works with licensed sub-trades for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other regulated scopes.
Do you pull the permits?+
Yes. When your backsplashes & kitchen tile scope needs a building, ESA, or shoreline permit we pull it in our name, coordinate the inspections, and close it out before we invoice the final draw.
What areas do you cover?+
Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Port Sydney, Baysville, Dorset, Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, and surrounding waterfront communities. Water-access lots are welcome, we barge regularly.
How do payments work?+
We work off a signed quote and a progress-billing schedule tied to real milestones, not calendar dates. Deposits, progress draws, and holdback are all spelled out up front. We accept e-Transfer, EFT, and cheque.
Is there a workmanship warranty?+
Yes. Every backsplashes & kitchen tile project closes with a written 2 year workmanship warranty. Structural, envelope, and manufacturer coverage runs longer where applicable and is passed through to you.
Can you handle plumbing and electrical too?+
Yes. Our licensed plumbing and electrical partners work under our contract so you have one project manager, one warranty, and one invoice covering the whole kitchen renovations scope.
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Start your backsplashes & kitchen tile project.
Walk the site with us. We follow up with a fixed-price proposal, usually within two weeks.