Basic
$19 – $24 per sq ft
4 x 4 in. glazed ceramic tile over cement backer board, V-cap edge tile at the front, sanded cement grout, sealed
How Much Does Install Kitchen Counter Tile Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Install Kitchen Counter Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $22 to $28 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 Kitchen Counter Tile in Des Moines, Iowa
$22 – $28
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install kitchen counter tile.
National average: $23 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $28 per sq ft
6 x 6 in. porcelain tile over cement backer board with matching bullnose front edge, stain-resistant grout in a chosen color
Premium
$28 – $35 per sq ft
12 x 24 in. large-format porcelain over backer board with mitered front edge, narrow joints and epoxy grout
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.86 – $12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.16 – $10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.63 – $3.33 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.76 – $2.22 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Install Kitchen Counter Tile photo examples
Black glossy subway tile backsplash with white cabinets in a kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisTile backsplash with an accent band meeting a dark granite countertop corner
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Find a pro to do thisGranite countertop with a double sink under a diagonal tile backsplash
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Design styles
See how install kitchen counter tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built fromArt Deco
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern kitchen
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($10.49-$13.29 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.16-$10.34 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($23.32-$29.53 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($23.32-$29.53 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines 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 Kitchen Counter 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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