Basic
$4.33 – $9.53 per sq ft
1/4 in. beadboard plywood sheet panels glued and nailed to the ceiling, seams on joists, simple cove trim, ready for paint
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Install beadboard panels or planks on an interior or porch ceiling, including trim, excluding paint.
Beadboard Ceiling in Providence, Rhode Island typically costs $5.10 to $11 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 Providence are 4.0% higher than the national average for beadboard ceiling.
National average: $5 – $11 per sq ft
$4.33 – $9.53 per sq ft
1/4 in. beadboard plywood sheet panels glued and nailed to the ceiling, seams on joists, simple cove trim, ready for paint
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Find a pro to do this$5.10 – $11 per sq ft
Pre-primed pine tongue-and-groove beadboard planks blind-nailed, small crown trim at the walls
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Find a pro to do this$6.37 – $14 per sq ft
Solid pine tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, layout centered on fixtures, built-up crown trim
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.18 – $4.80 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.94 – $4.27 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.58 – $1.28 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.39 – $0.85 | sq ft |
White beadboard ceiling with crown molding in a small bathroom
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Find a pro to do thisPainted beadboard ceiling meeting crown molding at a wall corner
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Providence run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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