Basic
$22 – $53 per linear ft
Faux polyurethane beams in a smooth texture with a flat factory stain, glued and screwed to mounting blocks
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How Much Does Install Decorative Beams Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Supply and install decorative non-structural ceiling beams (faux polyurethane or wood box beams), per linear foot of beam.
Install Decorative Beams in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $26 to $63 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Decorative Beams in Washington, District of Columbia
$26 – $63
per linear ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install decorative beams.
National average: $25 – $60 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$26 – $63 per linear ft
Faux polyurethane beams in a hand-hewn texture with realistic grain and multi-tone stain, mounted on blocks, tight joints
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$33 – $78 per linear ft
Faux polyurethane beams in a deep rough-sawn texture, hand-applied multi-tone stain, mounted on blocks with tight mitered joints and end caps
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Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $28 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $9.10 – $22 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.15 – $7.56 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.10 – $5.05 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$26.99 per linear foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$21.00 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.00-$7.20 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$4.81 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kustom Beams: Faux vs Real Wood Beams, kustombeams.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- SoCal Trim: Faux Ceiling Beam Install, socaltrim.com, 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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