Basic
$19 – $73 per sq ft
24-gauge brushed stainless sheet adhered to the wall, edges finished with metal trim, outlet cutouts
How Much Does Stainless Steel Backsplash Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Stainless steel sheet or tile kitchen backsplash installed on a prepared wall, including cutouts for outlets.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Seattle, Washington typically costs $23 to $86 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stainless Steel Backsplash in Seattle, Washington
$23 – $86
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for stainless steel backsplash.
National average: $20 – $75 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$23 – $86 per sq ft
Heavier 22-gauge brushed stainless sheet with hemmed edges and fewer seams, outlet cutouts
Premium
$29 – $107 per sq ft
20-gauge brushed stainless sheet in the longest single pieces the wall allows, hemmed and mitered edges, outlet cutouts
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.36 – $35 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.38 – $35 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.50 – $9.36 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.66 – $6.24 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how stainless steel 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
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen: Colorado Springs Historic Kitchen Remodel
Photo: E+E Design Consulting · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Emily Roose Interiors · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Guimar Urbina Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$33.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$26.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20-$75 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20-$75 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
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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