Basic
$17 – $52 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight lay, sanded grout, one coat of penetrating sealer

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Natural stone tile backsplash (marble, travertine, slate or granite tile) installed and sealed, priced per square foot.
Stone Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $20 to $61 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for stone backsplash.
National average: $20 – $60 per sq ft
$17 – $52 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight lay, sanded grout, one coat of penetrating sealer
$20 – $61 per sq ft
Honed marble 3x6 in tile in an offset running bond, unsanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
$25 – $76 per sq ft
Honed marble tile in a herringbone pattern, marble pencil trim at exposed edges, two coats of penetrating sealer
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.91 – $27 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.35 – $22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.38 – $7.13 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.58 – $4.75 | sq ft |
Tumbled stone tile backsplash behind a white range with outlets cut in
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Find a pro to do thisSee how stone backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
Contemporary kitchen
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Industrial kitchen
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Industrial kitchen
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Industrial kitchen
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Modern kitchen
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Modern kitchen
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Modern kitchen
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Modern kitchen
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Modern kitchen: Colorado Springs Historic Kitchen Remodel
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Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local stone backsplash contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.