Basic
$16 – $60 per sq ft
24-gauge brushed stainless sheet adhered to the wall, edges finished with metal trim, outlet cutouts
How Much Does Stainless Steel Backsplash Cost in Charlotte, North Carolina?
Stainless steel sheet or tile kitchen backsplash installed on a prepared wall, including cutouts for outlets.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $19 to $70 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Charlotte, North Carolina
$19 – $70
per sq ftPrices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for stainless steel backsplash.
National average: $20 – $75 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$19 – $70 per sq ft
Heavier 22-gauge brushed stainless sheet with hemmed edges and fewer seams, outlet cutouts
Premium
$23 – $88 per sq ft
20-gauge brushed stainless sheet in the longest single pieces the wall allows, hemmed and mitered edges, outlet cutouts
Cost Breakdown in Charlotte
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.73 – $33 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.16 – $23 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.33 – $8.73 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.55 – $5.82 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Charlotte local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Charlotte style: Southern transitional with modern accents
Charlotte's new-build market is transitional: classic proportions, neutral palettes, shaker cabinetry and warm wood, with modern accents in lighting and hardware. It is less formal than Atlanta and less coastal than Charleston.
Work by Charlotte designers first, then the styles Charlotte draws from.
Built from
Contemporary kitchen
Photo: Bodesign Studio · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen: Duck Key Airbnb
Photo: ACM Interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: APC Design · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Basil & Tate · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Carmina Marie Interior Design · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Design & Curations · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: DLD Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Charlotte, North Carolina
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$33.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$26.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$75 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$75 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% below avg
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Block Renovation: Kitchen backsplash costs, blockrenovation.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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