Install Tile Backsplash
Transform Your Space with a Stunning Tile Backsplash: Elevate Your Kitchen or Bathroom in 2026
$28.31 - $49.77 per sq ft
Install Tile Backsplash typically costs $28 to $50 per sq ft as of 2026. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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Install Tile Backsplash
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Pricing Region
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Quality Level
Estimated Total Cost
$5,662 - $9,954
200 sq ft • Standard Quality • National average pricing
Cost per sq ft
$28.31 - $49.77
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Install Tile Backsplash Cost Breakdown
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $13 | $22 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $10 | $17 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3 | $6 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2 | $4 | sq ft |
Prices are national averages. Enter your ZIP code above for location-adjusted estimates.
What Is Install Tile Backsplash?
Transform Your Space with a Stunning Tile Backsplash: Elevate Your Kitchen or Bathroom in 2026
What Affects Install Tile Backsplash Costs?
Key Cost Factors
- Materials ($12.74-$22.40/job)
- Labor ($9.91-$17.42/job)
- Supplies & Other ($28.31-$49.77/job)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.31-$49.77/job)
Tips to Save Money
- Get at least 3 competitive quotes from licensed contractors
- Check contractor licenses and insurance before hiring
- Ask for itemized quotes to compare apples-to-apples
- Schedule work during the contractor's slow season for better rates
- Ask about package pricing when combining multiple related tasks
- Read recent reviews and ask for references from similar projects
Frequently Asked Questions
References
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- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Tile, Stone and Supplies — Home Depot, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Floor and Decor Tile, Stone and Supplies — Floor and Decor, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Build.com Tile, Stone and Supplies — Build.com, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Jan 2026, Editorial Staff
- Labor Wages and Costs: Building a Unit-Price System — Journal of Light Construction, Jan 2026, George Weissgerber
- Home Improvement 1 2 3 — Homer, TLC, Jan 2026, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696213273
- Stone: Designing Kitchens, Baths and Interiors with Natural Stone — Stewart, Tabori and Chang, Oct 2003, Heather Adams, ISBN 1584792906
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Staff
- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation — US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures — Harvard University, Jan 2026, Website
- National Residential Energy Efficiency Measures Database — U.S. Department of Energy, 2024
- ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade — ENERGY STAR, 2024
- OpenEI Technology Submissions and Product Data — OpenEI, 2024
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - Construction — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
- Building Permits Survey — U.S. Census Bureau, 2024
- Labor Wages and Costs: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Install Tile Backsplash — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Labor Cost Benchmarks: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for Install Tile Backsplash — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Material Cost Benchmarks: Producer Price Index data relevant to Install Tile Backsplash — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Project Spending Data: Improving America’s Housing for Install Tile Backsplash — Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Jan 2026, Website
- Residential Construction and Remodeling Spending data relevant to Install Tile Backsplash — U.S. Census Bureau, Jan 2026, Website
- Project Cost Benchmarking: homeowner project budgeting and planning guidance for Install Tile Backsplash — This Old House, Jan 2026, Website
- Labor Wages and Costs: Unit pricing guidance for Install Tile Backsplash — Journal of Light Construction, Jan 2026, Website
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