Basic
$13 – $30 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight grid, sanded grout, penetrating sealer before and after grouting
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How Much Does Travertine Backsplash Cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Install a travertine tile kitchen backsplash (tile, setting, grout and sealing), per sq ft of wall.
Travertine Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $15 to $35 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Travertine Backsplash in Detroit, Michigan
$15 – $35
per sq ftPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for travertine backsplash.
National average: $15 – $35 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$15 – $35 per sq ft
Honed and filled travertine 3x6 in tile in an offset running bond, unsanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
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$19 – $44 per sq ft
Travertine 2x4 in mosaic in herringbone with a travertine pencil liner at the edge, unsanded grout, two coats of sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.68 – $16 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.51 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.78 – $4.16 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.19 – $2.77 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Design styles
See how travertine 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 ($6.75-$15.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$12.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$2.80 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Travertine Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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