Basic
$24 – $42 per sq ft
3x6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond on thinset, white grout, caulked at the counter and edges
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How Much Does Install Tile Backsplash Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install Tile Backsplash: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Tile Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $28 to $49 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 Tile Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio
$28 – $49
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for install tile backsplash.
National average: $28 – $50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$28 – $49 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in soft gray-green, offset lay, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
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$35 – $61 per sq ft
Honed travertine tile with a mosaic stone-and-glass accent band, stain-resistant color-matched grout, metal edge profiles, sealed
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Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $21 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $19 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.20 – $5.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.12 – $3.74 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Install Tile Backsplash photo examples
Green glazed ceramic subway tile backsplash with an outlet above a dark countertop
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Find a pro to do thisDiagonal travertine tile backsplash with accent strip above a dark granite counter
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Find a pro to do thisWhite diagonal tile backsplash behind a black range in a maple kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisBeige tile backsplash with dark diamond accents around a gas cooktop
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Design styles
See how install tile 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 bathroom
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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
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Opaline Interiors Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($12.74-$22.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($9.91-$17.42 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($28.31-$49.77 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.31-$49.77 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 Tile Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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