Drop Ceiling Installation

By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.

Drop ceiling installation.

Expect labor to range from 2 to 5 per square foot or 3 50 on average for installation of the grid and tiles. Installing 2 x 4 drop ceiling panels determine the size of the border panels to get the length of your border panels divide the width of the room by the length of a single panel add the remainder to the length of a single panel and divide by 2. You might pay 240 to 1 200 for labor alone for a 10 foot by 12 foot or 120 square foot room. Drop ceiling installation costs.

In order to put in a drop ceiling you need to first install a grid system of runners to support your ceiling tiles. Lighting switches and decorative accents are more. Drop ceilings are cost effective easy to install on your own and allow you to access ductwork and wires easily after it s been installed. Allow a minimum of 3 to 4 inches for clearance between the old ceiling and the new ceiling.

A 30 year pro shares his drop ceiling installation tips and demonstrates his techniques that will help you hang a suspended ceiling easier and faster. These will be the most expensive part of your drop ceiling project. Drop ceiling tiles come in flush mounts the tiles are even with the t s or with reveals tiles sit slightly below t s. Keep in mind that additional clearance will be required if recessed lighting is being used.

They come in a ton of styles and can be humidity and mold resistant and offer various levels of sound insulation.