Basic
$13 – $34 per sq ft
3 x 6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond, thinset set, cement grout, caulked at countertop and edges
How Much Does Install Kitchen Backsplash Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install a ceramic, porcelain or glass tile kitchen backsplash over prepared wall, including setting, grout and sealing.
Install Kitchen Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $15 to $39 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Kitchen Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio
$15 – $39
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for install kitchen backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$15 – $39 per sq ft
Porcelain tile in a chosen color and offset layout, modified thinset, metal edge trim, stain-resistant grout, caulked
Premium
$18 – $49 per sq ft
Glass tile in herringbone layout, modified thinset, metal edge profiles, urethane grout, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.35 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.62 – $15 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.69 – $4.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.13 – $3.01 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Install Kitchen Backsplash photo examples
Gray-green glazed subway tile backsplash with an electrical outlet
Photo: Capdevielle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisDiagonal travertine tile backsplash with an accent band above a dark granite countertop
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Find a pro to do thisWhite diagonal tile backsplash behind a range and maple cabinets
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Find a pro to do thisKitchen with a beige tile backsplash, oak cabinets and a dark granite counter
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Design styles
See how install kitchen backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
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
Transitional kitchen: Colorado Springs Historic Kitchen Remodel
Photo: E+E Design Consulting · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Kitchen Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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