Material Cost Guide
How much will my DIY backsplash project cost?
There are a wide range of backsplash products which widely vary in price. We’ve broken down the cost of some of the most popular DIY backsplash material for you.
Select a material:
- COST PER FT2 :
 - $5 $5
 - $10 $10
 - $15 $15
 - $20 $20
 
- Tin
 - Waterproof, Grout-Free Wall Tiles
 - Shiplap
 - Ceramic Tile
 - Decorative Thermoplastic Panels
 - Peel & Stick Wood Tiles
 - Collage Tiles
 - Matted Metal Tiles
 - Peel & Stick Stone Tiles
 - 3×6 Metal Tiles
 - Distressed Metal Tiles
 - Matted Glass Tiles
 - 3×6 Glass Tiles
 
Metal
Matted Metal Tiles
- Eco-friendly – 99% of manufactured waste is recycled
 - Made from 60% recycled material
 - Peel & Stick engineering makes it easy to install
 - Available in a variety of shapes and finishes
 
Expect to pay $11.22 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.
3×6 Metal Tile
- Available in several finishes and both short and long-grain options
 - Eco-friendly – made from 60% recycled material
 - Peel & Stick engineering makes them easy to install
 
Expect to pay $14.13 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.
Distressed Metal Tiles
- Made of real metal
 - Available in several options
 - Peel & Stick engineering makes it easy to install
 
Expect to pay $16.33 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.

Tin Tiles
- Made of real metal
 - Available in several options
 - Easy Installation
 
Expect to pay $4.75 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Great Lakes Tin brand.
Wood
Wood Tiles
- Peel & Stick engineering makes product easy to install
 - Adds timeless look to walls
 - Available in Weathered Barn and Petrified Forest finishes
 
Expect to pay $9.22 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.

Shiplap
- Adds instant nostalgia to area
 - Easy to install, stain or paint
 - Apply sealant to avoid bowing and rotting of wood
 
Expect to pay $6 per square foot for this backsplash project.
Waterproof, Grout-Free Wall Tiles
Waterproof, Grout-Free Tiles
- Stylish, functional choice for any room
 - Waterproof (with silicone applied)
 - Interlocking Edges
 - No Grout Needed – Easy to Install
 - Available in over a dozen finishes
 
Expect to pay $4.30 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.
Waterproof, Grout-Free Planks
- Adds rustic touch to any room
 - Waterproof (with silicone applied)
 - Interlocking Edges
 - Easy to Install
 - Available in 3 wood finishes
 
Expect to pay $4.37 per square foot for this backsplash project.
Ceramic and Collage Tiles

Ceramic Tile
- Product is durable and affordable
 - Available in a wide range of colors and styles
 - Moisture resistant and easy to clean
 - Not a beginner-friendly DIY project
 
Product price range starts at approximately $6 per square foot.
Collage Tiles
- Peel & Stick engineering makes it easy to install
 - Made of durable composite material
 - No grout required
 - Available in a wide variety of unique styles and finishes
 
Expect to pay $10 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.
Glass
Matted Glass
- Easy installation – just peel & stick!
 - No grout or expensive contractors required
 - Versatile application – can be arranged in many different patterns
 - Easy to clean
 
Expect to pay $17.26 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.
3×6 Glass Tile
- Durable & easy to clean
 - Peel & Stick engineering makes them easy to install
 - No grout required
 - Can be arranged in many different patterns to create visual interest
 
Expect to pay $19.98 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Aspect brand of peel and stick tiles.
Decorative, Thermoplastic Panels
Decorative Thermoplastic Panels
- Cost-effective backsplash option
 - Available in numerous styles and finishes
 - Easy to install
 - Resists corrosion and stand up to moisture
 
Expect to pay $7.27 per square foot for this backsplash project.
This product is part of the Fasade brand of decorative thermoplastic panels.










