Basic
$18 – $36 per sq ft
Tumbled marble 4x4 in tile in a straight grid, sanded grout, penetrating sealer before and after grouting
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Tumbled marble tile backsplash supplied and installed.
Tumbled Marble Backsplash in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $21 to $42 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for tumbled marble backsplash.
National average: $20 – $40 per sq ft
$18 – $36 per sq ft
Tumbled marble 4x4 in tile in a straight grid, sanded grout, penetrating sealer before and after grouting
Rendering: BuildX
Find a pro to do this$21 – $42 per sq ft
Tumbled marble 3x6 in tile in an offset pattern with a tumbled marble pencil liner, two coats of penetrating sealer
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Find a pro to do this$26 – $52 per sq ft
Tumbled marble in a mini mixed-size pattern with a decorative marble border band, two coats of penetrating sealer
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.45 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.28 – $15 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.52 – $5.04 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.68 – $3.36 | sq ft |
See how tumbled marble backsplash looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
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
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Tumbled Marble Backsplash, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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