Floors in most kitchens take a lot of abuse. Foot traffic, grease, spills, etc take a toll on its durability and looks. Replacing old flooring with tile can instantly breathe new life into your kitchen. When you consider different materials, your priorities should be functionality and longevity.

Below is a chart comparing professional installation charges for the most popular floor tile options.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
14 x 14 – 24 x 24	straight	$4.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$4.50 + / Sq. Ft.
8 x 8 – 13 ¾ x 13 ¾	straight	$4.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$5.00 + / Sq. Ft.
6 x 6 – 7 ¾ – 7 ¾	straight	$5.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.
2 x 2 – 5 ¾ x 5 ¾	straight	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$7.00 + / Sq. Ft.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
14 x 14 – 24 x 24	straight	$4.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$4.50 + / Sq. Ft.
8 x 8 – 13 ¾ x 13 ¾	straight	$5.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$5.50 + / Sq. Ft.
6 x 6 – 7 ¾ – 7 ¾	straight	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.
2 x 2 – 5 ¾ x 5 ¾	straight	$7.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$7.50 + / Sq. Ft.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
12 x 12	straight	$5.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
12 x 12	straight	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.

One of the best ways to update the look of your kitchen without venturing into a major remodel is to install a backsplash. Here you have an unlimited playground of colors, textures and styles.

Backsplash installation cost varies greatly depending on the tile you use and the level of custom work you are looking for. It turns out that a backsplash is one of the most expensive installs. This is because there is overall small square footage, limited work space, difficult access, and a very visible space, which requires a high level of skill and precision.

You can expect to pay $500-900 for the cost of installing a basic backsplash (20 square feet. total, 2 feet high). Installation of custom made patterns or high-end designer tile can cost $250 + / sq. ft.

When it comes to the walls in your kitchen, you don’t really need to worry about protecting them as much as the floor. This gives you a lot more material and style options to play with. Ceramic tile is the most popular and budget friendly choice that many homeowners love. Today, you can get ceramic tile that looks like real wood, marble or slate. Ceramic wood is particularly popular in modern style kitchens where a homeowner is after the natural look of without, but without the high cost and extensive maintenance.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
14 x 14 – 24 x 24	straight	$4.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$5.00 + / Sq. Ft.
8 x 8 – 13 ¾ x 13 ¾	straight	$5.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.
6 x 6 – 7 ¾ – 7 ¾	straight	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$7.00 + / Sq. Ft.
2 x 2 – 5 ¾ x 5 ¾	straight	$7.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$8.00 + / Sq. Ft.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
14 x 14 – 24 x 24	straight	$5.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$5.50 + / Sq. Ft.
8 x 8 – 13 ¾ x 13 ¾	straight	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.
6 x 6 – 7 ¾ – 7 ¾	straight	$7.00 + / Sq. Ft
	diagonal	$7.50 + / Sq. Ft.
2 x 2 – 5 ¾ x 5 ¾	straight	$8.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$8.50 + / Sq. Ft.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
12 x 12	straight	$6.00 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.

Size (inches)	Pattern	Price
12 x 12	straight	$6.50 + / Sq. Ft.
	diagonal	$7.00 + / Sq. Ft.

Keep in mind that there may be a number of additional costs involved in this project.

Here is what you should budget for:

JOB DESCRIPTION	Size	Cost
Install tile baseboard	3.5 in x 12 in	$2.5 – 3.5 / Ln. Ft.
Install backer boards	3′ x 5′	$20 – 25 / each
Demolition of existing floor or wall tile		$1.5 + / Sq. Ft.
Purchase thin-set or mortar and grout materials		$0.9 – 1.9 / Sq. Ft.
Replace old/broken subflooring (requires hiring a carpenter)		$150 + (for around three hours of labor billed at a rate of $55 / hr
Remove waste material		$150