Kitchen Facelift with Trendy Fishscale & Scallop Mosaic Tile + New Countertop

Changed elevation to a uniform height with the rest of  the countertop work surface.

Added two more under-cabinet lights (instead of just one) to further open up the space.

Installed a new, brighter marble and brass & marble fishscale mosaic tile backsplash.

Installed a new, more modern quartz surface.

Added a new scallop mosaic tile backsplash.

Complete removal and replacement of the existing drywall due to existing tile adhesion process.

Performed additional rough carpentry for structural support for the new drywall and mechanical attachment locations.

Re-braced the upper portion of the former bar top wall.

Rewired the island’s electrical circuit and disposal switch.

Relocated all electrical outlets to the back side of the island.

Disconnected sink during demolition.

Removed and prepped existing caulk.

Installed a new surface-mounted garbage disposal switch and function mechanism.

Installed new, better-functioning 1/4 turn angle stop water supply valves under the sink.

Installed new drywall and prepped it.

Installed new quartz countertops.

Installed new modern electrical outlets and switches (correct circuits discerned and labeled).

Installed new marble mosaic backsplash.

Grouted the marble mosaic wall tile backsplash.

Applied a triple-pass with stone and grout penetrating sealer.

Applied color-matched silicone grout caulking to the base and corner perimeters to aid in moisture retention and crack prevention.