Basic
$44 – $98 per linear ft
Box-built 6x8 in. walnut-veneer beam with mitered corners, clear satin finish, fastened to blocking on the ceiling

Supply and install solid or box-built walnut decorative ceiling beams, stained/finished and fastened to the ceiling, per linear foot of beam.
Walnut Ceiling Beam in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $52 to $115 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for walnut ceiling beam.
National average: $50 – $110 per linear ft
$44 – $98 per linear ft
Box-built 6x8 in. walnut-veneer beam with mitered corners, clear satin finish, fastened to blocking on the ceiling
$52 – $115 per linear ft
Box-built 6x8 in. beam from solid walnut boards with mitered corners, clear satin finish, fastened to ceiling blocking
$65 – $144 per linear ft
Box-built 6x8 in. solid walnut beam with mitered corners and lightly wire-brushed texture, oil finish, fastened to blocking
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $24 – $52 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $18 – $40 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.30 – $14 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.20 – $9.24 | linear ft |
Connect with local walnut ceiling beam contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.