Basic
$25 – $54 per sq ft
Stock solid-color 3x6 in. glass subway tile on white thinset, unsanded grout, standard edge trim

Install a glass mosaic or glass subway tile kitchen backsplash with thinset and grout, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Glass Tile Backsplash in New York, New York typically costs $29 to $64 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
$25 – $54 per sq ft
Stock solid-color 3x6 in. glass subway tile on white thinset, unsanded grout, standard edge trim
$29 – $64 per sq ft
3x6 in. glass subway tile in a blended multi-tone color on white thinset, unsanded grout, metal edge trim
$36 – $79 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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $27 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $24 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.30 – $7.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.20 – $4.84 | sq ft |
See how glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.
Work by New York designers first, then the styles New York draws from.
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Minimalist kitchen
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
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
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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.
Connect with local glass tile backsplash contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.