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:
- 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
- COST PER FT2 :
- $5 $5
- $10 $10
- $15 $15
- $20 $20
Waterproof, Grout-Free Wall Tiles
- Affordable & functional
- Available in a variety of colors and stone & wood patterns
- Installs in half the time of ceramic tile
- Glues onto almost any surface
- Scratch and UV resistant
- Easy to clean
Expect to pay $3.71 per square foot for this project.
These tiles and planks are part of the Palisade brand of waterproof, grout-free tile products.
Tin
- Available in a variety of metal finishes and patterns
- Easy to install
- Edges are sharp so wear thick gloves when handling!
- Easy to clean – just use soap and water
- Nonporous surface
Expect to pay about $2 per square foot for this backsplash project.
These tiles are part of the Great Lakes Tin brand of tin ceiling tile products.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stone Tile
- Made of genuine thin-cut stone
- Lightweight and flexible
- Peel & Stick engineering makes it easy to install
- Available in a wide selection of stone options
Expect to pay $12 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.
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.