Basic
$5.11 – $10 per sq ft
1x6 knotty cedar tongue-and-groove, blind-nailed, butt-joined ends, simple trim
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How Much Does Cedar Ceiling Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?
Supply and install cedar tongue-and-groove planks on an interior ceiling, per square foot, finish extra.
Cedar Ceiling in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $6.02 to $12 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Cedar Ceiling in Baltimore, Maryland
$6.02 – $12
per sq ftPrices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for cedar ceiling.
National average: $6 – $12 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.02 – $12 per sq ft
1x6 select tight-knot cedar tongue-and-groove, blind-nailed, staggered joints, matching cedar trim
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$7.52 – $15 per sq ft
Clear western red cedar tongue-and-groove, blind-nailed, end-matched joints, mitered cedar trim
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Cost Breakdown in Baltimore
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.75 – $5.51 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.04 – $4.07 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.73 – $1.47 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.49 – $0.98 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.
Cedar Ceiling photo examples
Cedar tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling with exposed beams in a bright room
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Find a pro to do thisCedar tongue-and-groove ceiling with painted beams, ceiling fan and track lighting
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Find a pro to do thisRed cedar tongue-and-groove ceiling boards between timber beams during construction
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Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$5.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.20 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.44 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$0.96 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs2.0% above avg
Labor costs3.0% below avg
Material costs in Baltimore run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Tongue and Groove Ceiling Guide (2026) | Lumberama, Lumberama, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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