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How Much Does Plank Ceiling Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?

Supply and install wood or tongue-and-groove plank ceiling boards over furring or drywall, including fasteners and basic finish.

Plank Ceiling in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $4.01 to $10 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Plank Ceiling in Baltimore, Maryland

$4.01 – $10

per sq ft

Prices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for plank ceiling.

National average: $4 – $10 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $3.41 – $8.52 per sq ft

    1x6 pre-primed pine tongue-and-groove planks, nailed to the ceiling framing, one finish coat of white paint, simple trim at walls

  • Standard

    $4.01 – $10 per sq ft

    1x6 pine tongue-and-groove planks factory-painted white, nailed, cove molding at walls

  • Premium

    $5.01 – $13 per sq ft

    1x6 select clear pine tongue-and-groove planks, clear natural finish, nailed, crown molding at walls

Cost Breakdown in Baltimore

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$1.84 – $4.59sq ft
Laborlabor$1.36 – $3.40sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.49 – $1.22sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.33 – $0.82sq ft
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($1.80-$4.50 per square foot)
  • Labor ($1.40-$3.50 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($4-$10 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($4-$10 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.

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How we price this

BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Plank Ceiling, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.

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