Basic
$24 – $54 per sq ft
1 in. square glass mosaic sheets in a single solid color, white thinset, unsanded grout, aluminum edge trim
How Much Does Mosaic Glass Tile Backsplash Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install a glass mosaic tile backsplash (mesh-backed sheets) on a kitchen or bath wall, including thinset, grout, cuts around outlets and edge trim.
Mosaic Glass Tile Backsplash in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $29 to $63 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Mosaic Glass Tile Backsplash in Chicago, Illinois
$29 – $63
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for mosaic glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$29 – $63 per sq ft
1 x 2 in. brick-pattern glass mosaic in a blended color, white thinset, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$36 – $79 per sq ft
Linear glass mosaic blend mixing glossy and frosted pieces, white thinset, stain-resistant epoxy grout, brushed metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $26 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $25 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.21 – $7.06 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.14 – $4.71 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Design styles
See how mosaic glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$24.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$19.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.00-$6.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$4.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kitchen Backsplash Costs | Block Renovation, Block Renovation, retrieved Nov 2026
- 2026 Tile Work & Mosaic Installation Cost Guide | Tile and Top, Tile and Top, 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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