Cost by room size (installed, Fixr)
| Room size | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 70 sq ft | $655 |
| 100 sq ft | $935 |
| 130 sq ft | $1,216 |
| 160 sq ft | $1,496 |
| 190 sq ft | $1,777 |
| 220 sq ft | $2,057 |
| 1,000 sq ft basement | $5,000-$9,000 |
Materials
| Item | Cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fiber 2x2 tile | $1.08-$6.60 per tile |
| Plastic (PVC) 2x2 tile | $5-$9 per tile |
| Tin / metal 2x2 tile | $12-$20 per tile |
| Wood 2x2 tile | $8.66-$68 per tile |
| 2x2 tiles (per sq ft) | $2.66-$5.59 |
| 2x4 tiles (per sq ft) | $3.09-$14.54 |
| Grid (mains, tees, wall angle) | $1.50-$2.25 per sq ft |
Labor
Professional acoustic-ceiling installers average about $53 an hour and install roughly 30-40 square feet an hour; handymen charge $35-$80 an hour (Fixr). Obstacles like ducts, pipes and lights add time.
Ways to save
- DIY the tiles, or the whole ceiling. Grid work is the hard part; dropping in tiles is easy.
- Choose 2x4 for large utility spaces.
- Reuse a sound grid and replace only the tiles.
Price your room with the drop ceiling calculator, or get installer quotes.
