Basic
$25 – $55 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 Honolulu, Hawaii?
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 Honolulu, Hawaii typically costs $30 to $65 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 Honolulu, Hawaii
$30 – $65
per sq ftPrices in Honolulu are 21.0% 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
$30 – $65 per sq ft
1 x 2 in. brick-pattern glass mosaic in a blended color, white thinset, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$37 – $81 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 Honolulu
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $13 – $28 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $25 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.36 – $7.39 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.24 – $4.93 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Honolulu local market conditions.
Design styles
See how mosaic glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Honolulu style: Island modern
Honolulu design is island modern: louvered walls, deep lanais, natural materials, open plans and a palette drawn from sea, sky and foliage. It is explicitly climate-driven rather than a decorative 'tropical' theme.
Photos of the styles Honolulu draws from.
Built fromBohemian
Coastal bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Coastal bathroom
Photo: MG Interiors · Profile
Coastal kitchen
Photo: Alexis Marie Interiors · Profile
Coastal kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Coastal kitchen
Photo: Gava Studio Design · Profile
Coastal kitchen
Photo: Honors Interiors · Profile
Coastal kitchen: Greenhouse Kitchen Designed For Silestone And Kohler
Photo: In Detail Interiors · Profile
Coastal kitchen: Modern Coastal Panama City Beach
Photo: Kristin Midgett Interiors · Profile
Coastal kitchen
Photo: MG Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Honolulu, Hawaii
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 costs12.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Honolulu 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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