Introduction
Custom Stone Backsplash Installation Service in East Tennessee
The backsplash is usually the last thing people decide and the first thing they look at every morning. There are two versions worth considering, and the difference between them is bigger than most quotes make clear.
A four inch splash continues your countertop up the wall as a short band, cut from offcut material. A full-height slab runs from the counter to the underside of your cabinets, with the veining carrying up so the two surfaces read as one, and almost no grout anywhere.
Granite Depot fabricates and installs both across Knoxville, Sevierville, Johnson City and the surrounding East Tennessee area, cut from the same slabs as your countertops in our own shop.
Our Process
Our Proven Countertop Process
Built on craftsmanship, precision, and care
01
Template & Measurement
Accurate measurements are the foundation of every successful countertop project. Our team carefully templates your space to ensure a precise fit and flawless installation.
02
Custom Fabrication
Using advanced equipment and premium materials, we fabricate each countertop to your exact specifications, including edge profiles, cutouts, and finishing details.
03
Professional Installation
Our experienced installers handle every step with care, ensuring your new countertops are fitted securely, leveled properly, and finished to the highest standards.
04
Final Inspection
Before we consider the job complete, we perform a thorough quality inspection to ensure every detail meets our standards and your expectations.
- Precision Installation for Kitchen & Bathroom Walls
BACKSPLASH INSTALLATION
Precision Installation for Kitchen & Bathroom Walls
Our backsplash installation service focuses on clean execution, precise alignment, and long-lasting durability.
We ensure every stone backsplash is properly measured, cut, and installed to create a seamless connection between your countertops and upper cabinetry.
We focus on:
- Precise layout and alignment
- Custom cutting for outlets and fixtures
- Waterproofing and durable installation methods
- Seamless integration with countertops
- Clean and professional finishing
Every project is completed with attention to detail to ensure a polished and visually balanced result.
Precision Measurements
Accurate measurements help eliminate installation issues and ensure every countertop is fabricated specifically for your space.
Custom Edge Profiles
Choose from a variety of edge styles and finishes to complement your design, from clean contemporary looks to timeless decorative details.
Sink & Appliance Cutouts
We create precise cutouts for sinks, cooktops, faucets, and other fixtures, ensuring seamless integration and a professional finished appearance.
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Precision Measurements
Accurate measurements help eliminate installation issues and ensure every countertop is fabricated specifically for your space.
Custom Edge Profiles
Choose from a variety of edge styles and finishes to complement your design, from clean contemporary looks to timeless decorative details.
Sink & Appliance Cutouts
We create precise cutouts for sinks, cooktops, faucets, and other fixtures, ensuring seamless integration and a professional finished appearance.
- On-Site Installation
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Clean, Precise & Professional Workmanship
On a four inch splash, outlets sit above the stone and nobody thinks about them. On a full-height slab, every outlet is a rectangular hole cut through an otherwise uninterrupted surface, and it is the first thing your eye finds.
There are three ways to handle it. Cut them through the slab and place them deliberately, aligned with each other and where the veining is quietest. Relocate them to a strip under the upper cabinets so the face stays clean. Or move them into the cabinetry with in-drawer outlets. All three need your electrician involved before we fabricate, which is why we raise it at template rather than on the day.
Installation includes:
- Outlet and switch openings cut to their final positions
- Sections set tight to the countertop with no visible gap
- Seams placed at cabinet lines or corners
- Window returns and exposed edges finished
- Natural stone sealed where the material calls for it
- Site cleaned before we leave
Most kitchens are done in a single visit once the countertops are in. Contact us today to schedule your backsplash installation and let our team bring precision and lasting quality to your project.
Precision Installation
Every countertop is carefully positioned, leveled, and secured to ensure a seamless fit and professional appearance.
Clean Workmanship
Our team maintains a clean and organized workspace throughout the installation process and treats your home with respect.
Long-Term Durability
Proper installation techniques help maximize the lifespan, performance, and beauty of your stone surfaces for years to come.
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Precision Installation
Every countertop is carefully positioned, leveled, and secured to ensure a seamless fit and professional appearance.
Clean Workmanship
Our team maintains a clean and organized workspace throughout the installation process and treats your home with respect.
Long-Term Durability
Proper installation techniques help maximize the lifespan, performance, and beauty of your stone surfaces for years to come.
Locations
Areas Granite Depot Serves
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A full-height run may need more stone than your countertop slab leaves over. Tell us while you are standing at it and we can reserve enough material. Work it out afterward and the slab may already be gone.
Reviews
Hundreds of happy customers & counting
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200+ reviews
“We are incredibly pleased with the entire process of adding new countertops to our home from Granite Depot. From the first interaction to the installation was seamless & pleasant all around! They have a broad inventory with exceptional quality to choose from, and knowledgeable & professional staff. Would highly recommend Granite Depot to make your kitchen aesthetically beautiful! Thank you for bringing our dream kitchen to life.”
Brittany W.
Johnson City, TN · Countertops & Backsplashes
Google · 5 months ago
“Excellent experience. Thank you, Granite Depot of Knoxville! The sales lady was super knowledgeable and patient with our questions. The tech that came to the house to measure in advance was very efficient. And the crew that came to handle the installation was quick and professional. I’ll be contacting them again for the upcoming job!”
Ruthe C.
Knoxville, TN · Installation
Google · 1 month ago
“I had Granite Depot install new stone countertops and backsplash in my kitchen. Becca was wonderful through the process – the crew was efficient and completed the project in two working days – less than a week total. The countertops beautiful and everyone who visits loves to explore the crystalline structure of the stone.”
Jennifer S.
Knoxville, TN · Stone Countertops & Backsplashes
Google · 4 months ago
“Granite Depot is a phenomenal company! They go above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy, even if it means working in the snow because of our timeline. Rachel was our contact and she was extremely pleasant, meticulous and really stayed on top of the entire process. The installers did a fantastic job and sent pictures of their work afterward. I highly recommend Granite Depot.”
Dave and Christin N.
Johnson City, TN · Installation
Google · 1 month ago
“I cannot say enough about Granite Depot of Sevierville and Adrian. I was in a bind needing a quick install and he went above and beyond to make sure that I got the stone that I wanted and had it installed in the time that I needed very professional and always kept me informed of what was going on. It was not a huge job, but they treated me just like if it were a huge job they had me installed in seven days. Highly Recommend Adrian and the Granite depot.”
Sandra G.
Sevierville, TN · Stone Installation
Google · 4 months ago
“My experience with Granite Depot of Knoxville was great on every level. Each person of the staff I worked with provided knowledgeable and helpful advice on design choices and product information. They made the shopping experience fun and kept my budget in mind as well. Lastly, they did a superior job on my installation which had challenges and went a long way to show off the skills of the team. Overall, I am very impressed and satisfied with this wonderful team.”
Sally G.
Knoxville, TN · Kitchen Countertop
Google · 2 months ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a full-height backsplash?
Stone running from the countertop all the way to the underside of your upper cabinets, rather than a short four inch band. The veining can continue up from the counter so the two surfaces read as one, and there is almost no grout.
Do you install tile backsplashes?
No. We fabricate and install stone, so everything we do is either a four inch splash or a full-height slab. If you have your heart set on tile, a tile setter is the right call and we will say so rather than quote you something we do not do.
Is stone or tile better for a kitchen backsplash?
Tile costs less per square foot and gives you far more colour and pattern options. Stone gives you a continuous surface with almost no grout, which matters most behind a range where grease and heat concentrate and grout darkens over time. If low maintenance is the priority, stone.
How much more does a full-height backsplash cost?
Considerably more than a four inch splash, because a four inch splash uses offcut while a full-height run needs substantial material and sometimes a second slab. The exact difference depends on your kitchen, and we quote it in writing.
Do I have to decide on full height before you cut my countertops?
Ideally yes. A full-height backsplash may need more material than your countertop slab leaves over, and if that slab has left the yard, matching it later is difficult. Tell us at slab selection even if you are not certain.
What happens to the electrical outlets?
They either get cut through the slab, relocated to a strip under the upper cabinets, or moved into the cabinetry. All three need coordinating with your electrician before fabrication, so it is worth raising early.
Does the backsplash have to match my countertops?
No, but it usually should relate to them. Cutting from the same slab guarantees a match. Deliberately contrasting can work well, though it is a harder look to get right than people expect.
Can you do a backsplash without replacing my countertops?
Yes, though matching existing countertops depends on what they are. Engineered quartz is often matchable if the pattern is still produced. Natural stone installed years ago may not be. Tell us what you have and we will be straight about the odds.
When does the backsplash get installed?
After the countertops. We template against the counters as actually installed, because measuring from a drawing leaves a visible gap at the bottom edge. Expect two visits if both are part of one project.
Do my walls need to be flat?
Reasonably, yes. Slab does not flex the way tile can, so a bowed wall or an out-of-plane plaster wall shows as a gap. We check at template and tell you if anything needs addressing first.
Do stone backsplashes need sealing?
Natural stone does, on an interval that depends on the material. Engineered quartz does not. Behind a range, wiping grease off rather than letting it build up matters more than the sealing schedule.
Can you do a splash in a bathroom too?
Yes. A four inch splash and side splashes where the vanity top meets a wall are both standard, and full height behind a vanity is an option. That work is covered on our bathroom vanity tops page.
Find Us
Serving the Knoxville, Maryville, Johnson City & Sevierville areas
- 1215 Middlesettlements Rd, Maryville, TN 37801
- Mon–Fri 9a–6p · Sat 10a–3p
- 5728 Kingsport Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Mon-Fri 9a-6p · Sat 10a-3p · Sun 12p-5p
- 1427 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
- Mon–Fri 9a–6p · Sat 10a–3p
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