Basic
$13 – $29 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight grid, sanded grout, penetrating sealer before and after grouting
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How Much Does Travertine Backsplash Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install a travertine tile kitchen backsplash (tile, setting, grout and sealing), per sq ft of wall.
Travertine Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $15 to $34 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Travertine Backsplash in Columbus, Ohio
$15 – $34
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for travertine backsplash.
National average: $15 – $35 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$15 – $34 per sq ft
Honed and filled travertine 3x6 in tile in an offset running bond, unsanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
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$18 – $43 per sq ft
Travertine 2x4 in mosaic in herringbone with a travertine pencil liner at the edge, unsanded grout, two coats of sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.35 – $15 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.62 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.69 – $3.95 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.13 – $2.63 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Design styles
See how travertine 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
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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-$15.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$12.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$2.80 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Travertine 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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