How to Estimate the Square Feet of a Cross Grid Suspension Ceiling

A cross grid suspension ceiling uses easily removable panels for temporary access to areas above the ceiling. If your actual ceiling is unattractive and the cost of refurbishing it is high, a suspension ceiling can hide it. In addition, if you want to run wiring or ducts across the ceiling, the suspension ceiling conceals that while giving you access to effect repairs. If you are in the market for an estimate, or are doing the job yourself, the first step is to estimate the area for bid and material purchase purposes.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Calculator

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Instructions

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     Measure the length of the room (or first room). You don't have to measure at ceiling height, but do make sure to measure wall to wall, ignoring things that come out from the walls like cabinets or counters.

   • 2

     Measure the width of the room. Use the same measuring technique.

   • 3

     Multiply the length and width. For a room that's 19 feet long and 22 feet wide, that's 418 square feet.

   • 4

     Repeat this for areas where the cross grid suspension ceiling will be installed.

   • 5

     Sum the areas measured.

   • 6

     Add 10 percent to the area sum, if you're purchasing materials. This accounts for waste during the installation.