Drywall or Sheetrock Ceiling
Installing a drywall ceiling costs around $300 to $400 for a 150-square-foot room. Expect to pay about $2 to $3 per square foot for labor and materials. Standard, smooth drywall ceilings are the easiest and least costly to install. They look great in any room, especially when painted the same color as the walls.
Plaster Ceiling
The cost to install a plaster ceiling ranges from $390 to $800, or $600 on average. Variations in price depend on the type of plaster, finish, and texture you choose as well as the ceiling height. If you plan on adding an ornamental design or have unconventional vaulted or slanted walls, rates may reach as high as $4,400.
Ceiling Replacement Cost Factors
Replacing a ceiling could reach $4,500 or more, depending on the design and materials you pick. Several factors can impact this cost, including demolition, removal, trim, texture, paint, lights, and fans.
Demolition and Removal
Expect to pay up to $1 per square foot for the cost of interior demo work. Your installer must remove the old ceiling materials and throw them out at the dump or recycling facility. After that, they can easily install your new ceiling using the materials and design you choose. If you want more height in the room, expect to pay around $9,000 to cover the cost of raising the ceiling.
Trim
The cost to install trim to your ceiling is $1,310 on average, though prices can range anywhere from $200 to $5,200. These decorative woodwork elements give a room a put-together look, hide gaps, and provide minor structural reinforcement. Looks range from simple designs to styles like crown molding, with the cost to install crown molding at $1,230 on average.
Texture and Paint
The average cost to texture a ceiling is around $1 to $2.50 per square foot. Complex textures will cost more. The cost to paint a ceiling is the same, at around $1 to $2.50 per square foot, though painting larger areas will bring down your costs. Due to extensive setup, prep, and cleanup, most painting contractors will charge a minimum of $200 to $300, regardless of the project size.
Lights and Fans
There is a wide range of costs to install a lighting fixture in your ceiling, from as little as $75 for a single fixture up to $2,600 for a heavy chandelier. The average homeowner spends about $530 on light fixtures. The cost to install a ceiling fan is $250 on average, with higher prices for hard-to-access spaces or fans requiring a complex installation.