Basic
$17 – $64 per sq ft
24-gauge brushed stainless sheet adhered to the wall, edges finished with metal trim, outlet cutouts
How Much Does Stainless Steel Backsplash Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Stainless steel sheet or tile kitchen backsplash installed on a prepared wall, including cutouts for outlets.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $20 to $76 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan
$20 – $76
per sq ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel backsplash.
National average: $20 – $75 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$20 – $76 per sq ft
Heavier 22-gauge brushed stainless sheet with hemmed edges and fewer seams, outlet cutouts
Premium
$25 – $95 per sq ft
20-gauge brushed stainless sheet in the longest single pieces the wall allows, hemmed and mitered edges, outlet cutouts
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.91 – $33 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.35 – $28 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.38 – $8.91 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.58 – $5.94 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel 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 kitchen
Photo: Design Studio Detroit · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
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
Modern kitchen: Colorado Springs Historic Kitchen Remodel
Photo: E+E Design Consulting · Profile
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$33.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$26.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$75 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$75 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
- 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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