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How Much Does Plank Ceiling Cost in New York, New York?

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

Plank Ceiling in New York, New York typically costs $4.62 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.

Plank Ceiling in New York, New York

$4.62 – $12

per sq ft

Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for plank ceiling.

National average: $4 – $10 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $3.93 – $9.83 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

    $4.62 – $12 per sq ft

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

  • Premium

    $5.78 – $14 per sq ft

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

Cost Breakdown in New York

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$1.98 – $4.95sq ft
Laborlabor$1.76 – $4.41sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.53 – $1.32sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.35 – $0.88sq ft
Prices adjusted for New York local market conditions.

Cost Factors in New York, New York

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 costs10.0% above avg
Labor costs26.0% above avg

Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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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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