Basic
$25 – $44 per sq ft
3x6 in. white glazed ceramic subway tile in running bond on thinset, white grout, caulked at the counter and edges
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How Much Does Install Tile Backsplash Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install Tile Backsplash: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Tile Backsplash in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $30 to $52 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Tile Backsplash in Washington, District of Columbia
$30 – $52
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install tile backsplash.
National average: $28 – $50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$30 – $52 per sq ft
3x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in soft gray-green, offset lay, color-matched grout, metal edge trim
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$37 – $65 per sq ft
Honed travertine tile with a mosaic stone-and-glass accent band, stain-resistant color-matched grout, metal edge profiles, sealed
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $13 – $24 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $10 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.57 – $6.27 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.37 – $4.18 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Install Tile Backsplash photo examples
Green glazed ceramic subway tile backsplash with an outlet above a dark countertop
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Find a pro to do thisDiagonal travertine tile backsplash with accent strip above a dark granite counter
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Find a pro to do thisWhite diagonal tile backsplash behind a black range in a maple kitchen
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Find a pro to do thisBeige tile backsplash with dark diamond accents around a gas cooktop
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Design styles
See how install tile backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · 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
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($12.74-$22.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($9.91-$17.42 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($28.31-$49.77 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.31-$49.77 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Tile Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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