Basic
$21 – $46 per sq ft
Stock solid-color 3x6 in. glass subway tile on white thinset, unsanded grout, standard edge trim
How Much Does Glass Tile Backsplash Cost in Kansas City, Missouri?
Install a glass mosaic or glass subway tile kitchen backsplash with thinset and grout, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Glass Tile Backsplash in Kansas City, Missouri typically costs $25 to $54 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Glass Tile Backsplash in Kansas City, Missouri
$25 – $54
per sq ftPrices in Kansas City are in line with the national average for glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$25 – $54 per sq ft
3x6 in. glass subway tile in a blended multi-tone color on white thinset, unsanded grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$31 – $68 per sq ft
Larger 4x12 in. glass subway tile with a hand-finished look on white thinset, stain-resistant grout, metal edge trim, outlets shimmed flush
Cost Breakdown in Kansas City
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $23 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.36 – $21 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.82 – $6.20 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.88 – $4.14 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Kansas City local market conditions.
Design styles
See how glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Kansas City style: Craftsman and transitional
Kansas City's Brookside and Country Club Plaza areas keep Craftsman and traditional detail, while recent work moves transitional with cleaner cabinetry and lighter palettes. Local modernism has a small but visible following.
Photos of the styles Kansas City draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Kansas City, Missouri
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Kansas City 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 Glass Tile 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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