Basic
$2.67 – $8.01 per sq ft
2x4 square-lay mineral fiber tiles with fissured texture in standard white
How Much Does Ceiling Tile Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply and install acoustic ceiling tiles into a suspended grid (new tiles, existing or basic new grid), per square foot.
Ceiling Tile in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $3.14 to $9.42 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ceiling Tile in Washington, District of Columbia
$3.14 – $9.42
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for ceiling tile.
National average: $3 – $9 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.14 – $9.42 per sq ft
2x2 tegular-edge mineral fiber tiles with finer texture, humidity resistant
Premium
$3.92 – $12 per sq ft
2x2 tegular fine-textured tiles with high sound absorption, washable and sag-resistant face, humidity resistant
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.42 – $4.24 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.09 – $3.29 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.38 – $1.13 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.25 – $0.76 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Ceiling Tile photo examples
Silver-finish decorative drop-in ceiling tiles in a suspended grid with a pendant light
Photo: Talissa Decor Ceilings · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite acoustic ceiling tiles in a suspended grid over a hallway with a recessed light
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Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.35-$4.04 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.05-$3.16 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.36-$1.08 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.24-$0.72 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to Replace Ceiling Tiles 2026 | Danbury Renovation, Danbury Renovation, 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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