Basic
$24 – $54 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 Seattle, Washington?
Install a glass mosaic or glass subway tile kitchen backsplash with thinset and grout, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Glass Tile Backsplash in Seattle, Washington typically costs $29 to $63 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 Seattle, Washington
$29 – $63
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for glass tile backsplash.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$29 – $63 per sq ft
3x6 in. glass subway tile in a blended multi-tone color on white thinset, unsanded grout, metal edge trim
Premium
$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
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $26 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $12 – $26 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.12 – $6.86 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.08 – $4.58 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how glass tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Seattle style: Pacific Northwest modern and Japandi
Seattle design responds to gray light and wet climate: warm wood, large windows, natural texture and a clutter-free plan. Japandi, the Japanese-Scandinavian blend, is widely used locally and often paired with Northwest craft.
Work by Seattle designers first, then the styles Seattle draws from.
Built from
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Diana Hall Design · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
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 costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg
Labor costs in Seattle 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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