Basic
$67 – $151 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout

Custom-fabricated stainless steel countertop (14-18 gauge over substrate) installed, priced per square foot.
Stainless Steel Countertop in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $79 to $177 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Columbus are in line with the national average for stainless steel countertop.
National average: $80 – $180 per sq ft
$67 – $151 per sq ft
18-gauge brushed stainless over plywood substrate, square edge, sink cutout
$79 – $177 per sq ft
16-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, marine edge, welded seams
$99 – $222 per sq ft
14-gauge brushed stainless over sound-deadened substrate, rolled bullnose edge, ground and polished welded seams
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $34 – $76 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $30 – $67 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $9.02 – $20 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $6.02 – $14 | sq ft |
See how stainless steel countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen: Duck Key Airbnb
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Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen
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Transitional kitchen: Colorado Springs Historic Kitchen Remodel
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Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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