Wall tile that looks designed, not installed

Wall tile is where a tile setter's skill is most visible. Cuts at outlets, end-pieces against cabinets, miters at corners, and grout lines at the ceiling all read at eye level - there's nowhere to hide a sloppy job. Modern Concepts Design installs wall tile across Las Vegas for kitchen backsplashes, shower surrounds, full bath wet walls, and accent feature walls - and since we also build custom slab-style cabinetry and stone countertops, we can plan the backsplash and counter edge to line up perfectly in one visit.

We carry subway tile, handmade zellige, large-format porcelain slabs, marble and travertine, glass mosaics, and the textured 3D tile that's everywhere right now in primary bathrooms. See mosaic tile for accent bands and shower-floor options that pair naturally with a wall tile project, and our full services list for the countertops and cabinetry we install alongside it.

We start by checking the wall for plumb and flat - a 1/8" bow over 4 feet means tile will telegraph the wave. We add backer board or skim-coat as needed, then dry-lay the pattern to confirm cuts land in symmetrical places (centered over the range, balanced at corners).

Showers get a full waterproofing membrane behind the tile, niches are framed and waterproofed before tile goes up, and every cut at an outlet or fixture is hand-trimmed to fit snugly behind the cover plate. Because our tap water here is hard, we finish with sealed grout (or epoxy on showers) to resist the mineral buildup that shows up faster in Las Vegas than in softer-water cities, plus a final wipe-down.