Basic
$17 – $50 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight lay, sanded grout, one coat of penetrating sealer
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How Much Does Stone Backsplash Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Natural stone tile backsplash (marble, travertine, slate or granite tile) installed and sealed, priced per square foot.
Stone Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $20 to $59 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stone Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio
$20 – $59
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for stone backsplash.
National average: $20 – $60 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$20 – $59 per sq ft
Honed marble 3x6 in tile in an offset running bond, unsanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
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$25 – $74 per sq ft
Honed marble tile in a herringbone pattern, marble pencil trim at exposed edges, two coats of penetrating sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.46 – $25 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.49 – $22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.26 – $6.77 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.50 – $4.51 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Stone Backsplash photo examples
Natural stone tile backsplash behind a granite counter and double sink
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Find a pro to do thisTumbled stone tile backsplash behind a white range with outlets cut in
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Design styles
See how stone 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
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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 ($9.00-$27.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$21.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$7.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$4.80 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
References
- Block Renovation: Kitchen backsplash costs, blockrenovation.com, 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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