Basic
$19 – $43 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 New Orleans, Louisiana?
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 New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $23 to $50 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 New Orleans, Louisiana
$23 – $50
per sq ftPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for mosaic glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$23 – $50 per sq ft
1 x 2 in. brick-pattern glass mosaic in a blended color, white thinset, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$29 – $63 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 New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $11 – $23 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.61 – $17 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.82 – $6.20 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.88 – $4.14 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Design styles
See how mosaic glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style: Creole and shotgun traditional
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans draws from.
Built fromBohemian
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 New Orleans, Louisiana
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 costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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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