Basic
$2.39 – $7.18 per sq ft
2x4 square-lay mineral fiber tiles with fissured texture in standard white

Supply and install acoustic ceiling tiles into a suspended grid (new tiles, existing or basic new grid), per square foot.
Ceiling Tile in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $2.82 to $8.45 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for ceiling tile.
National average: $3 – $9 per sq ft
$2.39 – $7.18 per sq ft
2x4 square-lay mineral fiber tiles with fissured texture in standard white
$2.82 – $8.45 per sq ft
2x2 tegular-edge mineral fiber tiles with finer texture, humidity resistant
$3.52 – $11 per sq ft
2x2 tegular fine-textured tiles with high sound absorption, washable and sag-resistant face, humidity resistant
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.31 – $3.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $2.78 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.35 – $1.05 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.23 – $0.70 | sq ft |
Silver-finish decorative drop-in ceiling tiles in a suspended grid with a pendant light
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Find a pro to do thisWhite acoustic ceiling tiles in a suspended grid over a hallway with a recessed light
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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