Basic
$12 – $33 per sq ft
Glossy white 3x6 in ceramic subway tile in an offset pattern, white grout, plain cut edges caulked at the counter
How Much Does Subway Tile Backsplash Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Ceramic or porcelain subway tile kitchen backsplash installed in a straight or offset pattern with thinset, grout and outlet cuts, per square foot of backsplash.
Subway Tile Backsplash in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $14 to $38 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Subway Tile Backsplash in Des Moines, Iowa
$14 – $38
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for subway tile backsplash.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$14 – $38 per sq ft
3x6 in beveled ceramic subway tile, offset pattern, contrasting grout, bullnose edge trim
Premium
$18 – $48 per sq ft
3x12 in glazed porcelain subway tile in a herringbone pattern, slim metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.35 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.25 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.69 – $4.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.13 – $3.01 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how subway tile backsplash 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 ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 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
References
- Primary source data for this cost guide, trustpatrick.com/feeds/blog/backsplash-tile-installation-cost
- 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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