Basic labor to install kitchen backsplash with favorable site conditions. Measure, fabricate and secure backer board. Layout tile pattern. Fabricate and install with thinset mortar. Grout and clean surface. Planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. Materials and supplies typically to install kitchen backsplash: fabrication and polishing disposables, manufacturer recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives and surface sealants. Specialty equipment 10" diameter diamond wet tile and stone saw, mortar box and power mortar mixer. $15.85sqft
