Basic
$12 – $32 per sq ft
Glossy white 3x6 in ceramic subway tile in an offset pattern, white grout, plain cut edges caulked at the counter
How Much Does Subway Tile Backsplash Cost in Charlotte, North Carolina?
Ceramic or porcelain subway tile kitchen backsplash installed in a straight or offset pattern with thinset, grout and outlet cuts, per square foot of backsplash.
Subway Tile Backsplash in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $14 to $38 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Subway Tile Backsplash in Charlotte, North Carolina
$14 – $38
per sq ftPrices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for subway tile backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$14 – $38 per sq ft
3x6 in beveled ceramic subway tile, offset pattern, contrasting grout, bullnose edge trim
Premium
$18 – $47 per sq ft
3x12 in glazed porcelain subway tile in a herringbone pattern, slim metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Charlotte
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.55 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.62 – $12 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.75 – $4.66 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.16 – $3.10 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Charlotte local market conditions.
Design styles
See how subway tile 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 bathroom
Photo: Bodesign Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Julie Geyer Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Kerry Leikus Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Laura Mineff Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Charlotte, North Carolina
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 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
- Primary source data for this cost guide, trustpatrick.com/feeds/blog/backsplash-tile-installation-cost
- 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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