Basic
$17 – $50 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight lay, sanded grout, one coat of penetrating sealer
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How Much Does Stone Backsplash Cost in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Natural stone tile backsplash (marble, travertine, slate or granite tile) installed and sealed, priced per square foot.
Stone Backsplash in Indianapolis, Indiana typically costs $19 to $58 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stone Backsplash in Indianapolis, Indiana
$19 – $58
per sq ftPrices in Indianapolis are 1.0% lower than the national average for stone backsplash.
National average: $20 – $60 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$19 – $58 per sq ft
Honed marble 3x6 in tile in an offset running bond, unsanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
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$24 – $73 per sq ft
Honed marble tile in a herringbone pattern, marble pencil trim at exposed edges, two coats of penetrating sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Indianapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.46 – $25 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.21 – $22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.26 – $6.77 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.50 – $4.51 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Indianapolis local market conditions.
Stone Backsplash photo examples
Natural stone tile backsplash behind a granite counter and double sink
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Find a pro to do thisTumbled stone tile backsplash behind a white range with outlets cut in
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Design styles
See how stone backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Indianapolis style: Transitional and modern farmhouse
Indianapolis new builds run transitional and modern farmhouse: white and wood, shaker fronts, large islands and family-scale layouts. Historic neighbourhoods keep traditional detail.
Work by Indianapolis designers first, then the styles Indianapolis draws from.
Built from
Modern kitchen
Photo: JENRL Design Studio · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen: Duck Key Airbnb
Photo: ACM Interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: APC Design · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Basil & Tate · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Carmina Marie Interior Design · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: Design & Curations · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Photo: DLD Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Indianapolis, Indiana
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$27.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$21.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$7.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$4.80 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs in Indianapolis 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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