Backsplash & Kitchen Flooring in North Las Vegas, NV

A new backsplash and kitchen flooring can change a room even when the cabinets stay. A backsplash protects the wall behind the counters from splashes and grease and is where most of the room's color and pattern lives. The floor ties the kitchen to the rest of the house. Both can be done on their own, but they are often paired with new counters because the order of work matters.

Backsplash choices

Ceramic and porcelain subway tile remain the most common choice, followed by larger-format porcelain, glass, natural stone and slab backsplashes cut from the same quartz or stone as the counters. Smaller tiles mean more grout lines, which is where hard-water residue and cooking grease tend to show. Larger tiles or a full slab mean fewer joints to clean. Epoxy or high-performance grout resists staining better than standard cement grout behind the sink and range.

Prepping the wall

Removing an old tile backsplash often tears the drywall paper behind it, and original 4-inch splashes leave a line where the paint stops. We patch or replace damaged drywall so the new tile goes on a flat surface. Outlets in the backsplash usually need box extenders so covers sit flush with the new tile, and we plan tile layout so cuts around outlets and windows look intentional.

Kitchen flooring over slab

Almost every home in North Las Vegas sits on a concrete slab, which suits tile and luxury vinyl plank well. Porcelain tile is hard-wearing and handles water; large-format tile needs a very flat slab to avoid lippage. Luxury vinyl plank is warmer underfoot, quieter and quicker to install, and most products are waterproof. Laminate and engineered wood can work with the right underlayment but are less forgiving of a dishwasher leak. Many tract homes here have original 12-inch or 18-inch ceramic tile that continues into the family room and hallway, so we talk through where a new floor should stop and how it will transition.

Floors and cabinets: which goes first

If you are replacing cabinets too, flooring can run under them or stop at the cabinet toe kick. Running it under costs more material but lets you change the layout later. Leaving the old floor under the cabinets saves money but locks the footprint. Either way, appliances need the floor height planned so a dishwasher can still slide out under the counter.

Budget

HomeGuide's 2026 guide puts a kitchen backsplash at $500 to $1,700, or $10 to $50 per square foot, and kitchen flooring at $300 to $3,000. HomeAdvisor lists flooring installation at $1,000 to $4,000, with porcelain or ceramic tile at $4 to $40 per square foot and laminate at $3 to $10. Tile choice, pattern and how much prep the wall or slab needs drive the total.