Backsplash projects are smaller than a full countertop remodel, but pricing questions still come up constantly, and for good reason, the range can vary quite a bit depending on a few key factors. Here’s what actually goes into the cost of a stone backsplash.
Material Selection
As with any stone project, the material you choose has the biggest impact on price. Granite and quartz tend to be more accessible, while quartzite, marble, and premium porcelain designs typically run higher. Since backsplashes use less material overall than a full countertop, this is often a reasonable place to consider a more premium material you might not choose for a larger surface.
Coverage Area
A standard strip backsplash, covering just the space between counter and cabinets, requires significantly less material than a full height installation running from counter to ceiling. The more wall space you’re covering, the more material and fabrication time is involved.
Whether It Matches Your Countertop
Cutting your backsplash from the same slab as your countertop can affect pricing depending on how the slab is being used overall. Some homeowners find this approach efficient if there’s enough material left over from the countertop cut, while others need to source an entirely separate matching slab, which involves its own cost considerations.
Design Complexity
A simple, flat backsplash is the most straightforward to fabricate. Features like a mitered edge, a window ledge detail, or an outlet cutout all add fabrication time compared to a basic rectangular installation.
What Our Backsplash Quotes Include
When we quote a backsplash project, it covers the material, measuring, fabrication, and installation of the slab itself. Our backsplash services page has more detail on our process and the materials we offer. If you’re also considering tile for part of your project, we do sell a range of tile styles, though installation of tile is handled separately by a tile installer rather than our team.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Because coverage area, material, and design details all affect the final number, the most reliable way to get accurate pricing is to bring your kitchen measurements, or better yet, let us measure in person, and compare real slab pricing for the materials you’re considering. We offer consultations at our Thousand Oaks showroom for homeowners throughout Agoura Hills, Casa Conejo, and the greater Conejo Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a full height backsplash cost significantly more than a standard strip?
Yes, since it requires considerably more material and fabrication work to cover the larger wall area.
Is it cheaper to match my backsplash to my countertop?
It depends on whether there’s usable leftover material from the countertop slab. Sometimes it’s efficient, other times a separate matching slab needs to be sourced.
Do you provide quotes for backsplash-only projects?
Yes, we quote backsplash projects independently, whether or not they’re paired with a countertop remodel.
Get a Quote for Your Backsplash
Stop by our showroom at 2300 Corporate Center Drive in Thousand Oaks for pricing based on your actual kitchen. Find us on Google Maps for directions.
Arena Marble & Granite
2300 Corporate Center Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, United States
805-375-2771