Basic
$21 – $47 per sq ft
1 in. square glass mosaic sheets in a single solid color, white thinset, unsanded grout, aluminum edge trim
How Much Does Mosaic Glass Tile Backsplash Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Install a glass mosaic tile backsplash (mesh-backed sheets) on a kitchen or bath wall, including thinset, grout, cuts around outlets and edge trim.
Mosaic Glass Tile Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $25 to $56 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Mosaic Glass Tile Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan
$25 – $56
per sq ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for mosaic glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$25 – $56 per sq ft
1 x 2 in. brick-pattern glass mosaic in a blended color, white thinset, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$32 – $70 per sq ft
Linear glass mosaic blend mixing glossy and frosted pieces, white thinset, stain-resistant epoxy grout, brushed metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $25 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.19 – $20 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.97 – $6.53 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.98 – $4.36 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Design styles
See how mosaic glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Detroit style: Mid-century modern and industrial loft
Metro Detroit has a deep mid-century modern inheritance, from Cranbrook to the region's 1950s ranches, plus converted downtown lofts that go industrial. Local designers lean on both rather than on coastal or Mediterranean references.
Work by Detroit designers first, then the styles Detroit draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Concetti
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$24.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$19.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.00-$6.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$4.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs1.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kitchen Backsplash Costs | Block Renovation, Block Renovation, retrieved Nov 2026
- 2026 Tile Work & Mosaic Installation Cost Guide | Tile and Top, Tile and Top, 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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