Basic
$9.62 – $18 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile on thinset over backer, white grout, bullnose edges
How Much Does Install Wall Tile Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install Wall Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Wall Tile in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $11 to $21 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 Wall Tile in Columbus, Ohio
$11 – $21
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for install wall tile.
National average: $11 – $21 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$11 – $21 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a soft color, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$14 – $26 per sq ft
12x24 in. matte porcelain tile with tight joints, stain-resistant grout, metal edge profiles
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.86 – $9 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.30 – $7.96 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.30 – $2.40 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.86 – $1.60 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Install Wall Tile photo examples
Corner of a kitchen with diagonal tile backsplash above a dark granite counter
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Design styles
See how install wall tile 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
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
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Opaline Interiors Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.17-$9.57 per square foot)
- Labor ($4.02-$7.44 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($11.49-$21.26 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($11.49-$21.26 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 Wall Tile, 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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