EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This kitchen backsplash installation estimate contains 7 line items totaling $1,717.00. It includes an app-exported PDF, a visible calculation table and explicit exclusions. All prices are fictional and exclude tax and markup.
The 36 sq. ft. kitchen backsplash scope
Install 36 square feet of selected backsplash tile on suitable existing walls. Allow 40 square feet of tile for purchase, 36 square feet for setting, 24 linear feet of edge trim, outlet-cut detailing, grout and cleanup. Electrical device work and wall reconstruction are excluded.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Sacramento, California
- Issued / valid through
- September 24 / October 24, 2026
Itemized kitchen backsplash installation estimate
The table below uses the same quantities and unit prices as the downloadable PDF. Amounts are in US dollars; the location provides context and does not make these local market rates.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter and cabinet protection | 1 job | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Tile material allowance | 40 sq. ft. | $9.00 | $360.00 |
| Setting and grout materials | 1 job | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Tile setting labor | 36 sq. ft. | $19.00 | $684.00 |
| Exposed-edge trim | 24 linear ft. | $7.00 | $168.00 |
| Outlet cut detailing | 5 each | $28.00 | $140.00 |
| Cleanup and sealant finish | 1 job | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $1,717.00 | ||
Tax and markup: not included. Determine and apply the appropriate values for your own job. A zero tax entry in this example does not mean the work is tax-exempt.
How to read the quantities
The example tile allowance is 40 sq. ft. × $9 = $360, while tile setting is 36 sq. ft. × $19 = $684. Those amounts use different quantities for a stated reason.
What the example includes—and leaves out
Outlets and short returns affect layout work. Identify trim length and penetrations separately so a simple field-tile area does not conceal the detailed portions of the job.
Outside this scope: No countertop replacement, wall reconstruction, electrical device relocation or specialty tile pattern beyond the described selection.
Keep unresolved selections and site conditions visible. If a measurement, material choice or repair requirement changes, revise the relevant quantity or allowance and share the updated estimate before proceeding with the added work.
Download the actual app PDF
This is a completed example, not a blank fillable form. It was exported from Estimates using the project data on this page. The business logo, client details, scope, line amounts, total and notes come from the app’s document renderer.
Use the example for your next job
- Replace the scope and location with your actual project.
- Use the checklist below to collect missing selections and measurements.
- Replace every example rate with your own supplier and labor inputs.
- Add your business logo, client details, tax, markup and validity date.
- Preview every PDF page and review the total before sharing.
- Measure each wall segment and end point.
- Record tile format and layout direction.
- Count outlets and exposed edges.
- Confirm wall suitability and device responsibilities.
Common questions
Why buy more tile than the installed area?
Cuts and layout can require additional material. State the purchasing quantity as an example assumption and revise it for the selected tile and actual pattern.
Do outlet cutouts belong in the backsplash estimate?
Yes when they affect tile cutting. Distinguish tile cuts from electrical device work, which may require its own scope.
TAKE THE NEXT JOB FROM SCOPE TO PDF
Make your own kitchen backsplash installation estimate.
Use Estimates on iPhone or Android to draft a scope with AI assistance or enter your own items. Review quantities and rates, add your business logo, and export a PDF. Example files are free to view; app features may require an in-app purchase.
