Basic
$13 – $31 per sq ft
Tumbled travertine 4x4 in tile in a straight grid, sanded grout, penetrating sealer before and after grouting
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How Much Does Travertine Backsplash Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install a travertine tile kitchen backsplash (tile, setting, grout and sealing), per sq ft of wall.
Travertine Backsplash in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $16 to $37 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Travertine Backsplash in Washington, District of Columbia
$16 – $37
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for travertine backsplash.
National average: $15 – $35 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $37 per sq ft
Honed and filled travertine 3x6 in tile in an offset running bond, unsanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
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$20 – $46 per sq ft
Travertine 2x4 in mosaic in herringbone with a travertine pencil liner at the edge, unsanded grout, two coats of sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.09 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.46 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.89 – $4.41 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.26 – $2.94 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how travertine 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 kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$15.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$12.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.20 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$2.80 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 Travertine 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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