Table of Contents for this Page<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nCost of Drop Ceiling Installation<\/h2>\n
The average cost to have a drop ceiling installed is right at $5.50 per square foot when you choose a local remodeling company to handle the installation. For the DIY\u2019ers out there, you can plan to pay around $2.70 per square foot to install a drop ceiling yourself.<\/p>\n
When hiring a local company they\u2019ll include an initial visit to determine how many ceiling tiles and rails are needed, the type of acoustic tiles you want to have installed, as well as providing a price quote. On the day of installation they\u2019ll perform all work and provide all materials, as well as cleaning up after the job is completed.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself Cost<\/p>\n
$2.70 \/ Sqft<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $4.00 \u2013 $6.45 \/ Sqft<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/img><\/p>\n A drop ceiling gives any room a completed look. Suspended ceiling and false ceiling are other common names for this interior home project.<\/p>\n Drop ceiling cost is less than drywall ceilings cost, and the project is more DIY-friendly. A false ceiling also gives you access to pipes, wiring and other mechanical features that drywall does not. This makes a suspended ceiling an ideal choice in basements.<\/p>\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Be sure cold water pipes are insulated before installing the ceiling. Otherwise, water may condense on them and drip onto the ceiling, causing staining and mold.<\/p>\n Classic, inexpensive fiberboard tiles are still available. But most ceiling tiles are decorative vinyl \/ PVC panels and tiles in faux wood styles. Metal tiles in a variety of finishes cost a little more. Tiles 2\u2019x2\u2019 and 2\u2019x4\u2019 are most common, though a few 1\u2019x1\u2019 and 1\u2019x2\u2019 tiles are available.<\/p>\n This page of Business Finance News includes retail pricing for materials \u2013 grid rails, various panel materials and accessories \u2013 to determine DIY drop ceiling installation cost.<\/p>\n Labor cost per square foot is given for pro installation along with a chart to compare drop ceiling price estimates from reliable sources online. Homeowners also provide their cost to install a drop ceiling, and you\u2019re invited to share your cost once the project is complete.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a broad cost range for drop ceilings. Here are suspended ceiling cost factors and how they impact the bottom line.<\/p>\n This is a common DIY project, so perhaps you\u2019d like to know the cost per square foot of materials and accessories.<\/p>\n Use a material and cost calculator to determine how much material you need and total pricing. Calculators have been produced by many drop ceiling brands including this one from Armstrong Ceilings.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.armstrongceilings.com\/residential\/en-us\/ceiling-project-estimator.html<\/p>\n Materials are available at home improvement stores and many online sellers.<\/p>\n Hiring a local handyman service is a good choice if you don\u2019t intend to DIY your drop ceiling. Some licensed contractors will also do this work. They can subcontract an electrician to install wiring, lights and controls. Those costs are not covered in this estimate.<\/p>\n Labor rates are higher in large metro areas especially on the Coasts. They\u2019re lower in rural areas and small towns.<\/p>\n How long does it take to hang a drop ceiling? Knowing that will help you estimate your total drop ceiling installation cost.<\/p>\n Expect pros to install a suspended ceiling at the rate of 30 to 40 square feet per hour based on the complexity of the ceiling. Here\u2019s what a 1,000 square foot job time frame might look like for one person. Two people will go a little more than twice as fast.<\/p>\n The best time to install lighting is after the grid is in place, so the exact location of junction boxes can be determined, and before the tiles are installed.<\/p>\n When hiring a contractor to install your drop ceiling, you\u2019ll often save money when you bundle projects together.\u00a0Here are several other common projects that are related to, or done at the same time as a suspended drop ceiling installation. If so, head over to our Business Finance News Pro\u2019s page, and help us make this page better and more accurate for both our visitors and your future customers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I\u2019ve installed a drop ceiling in our basement and helped a relative on hers. The grid work is tedious but not complex or difficult.<\/p>\n The keys are to:<\/p>\n If you DIY, expect your pace to be 1.5 to 2 times what we\u2019ve listed above for experienced pros. In other words, 15 to 25 square feet per hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Table of Contents for this Page Cost of Drop Ceiling Installation The average cost to have a drop ceiling installed is right at $5.50 per square foot when you choose a local remodeling company to handle the installation. For the DIY\u2019ers out there, you can plan to pay around $2.70 per square foot to install…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nOverview of Drop Ceilings<\/h2>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n
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