The cheapest ceiling to put in is basic drop ceiling with white mineral fiber tiles costing 1 to 2 dollars per square foot for materials, or drywall ceiling costing 1.50 to 3 dollars per square foot installed, with cheapest being glue-up styrofoam or PVC tiles at 0.50 to 1 dollar per square foot DIY. Cheapest ceiling options include drop ceiling with budget white tiles like Armstrong Sahara or store brand, costing 1 to 2 dollars per square foot for tiles and grid, DIY friendly, total 100 to 200 dollars for 10x10 room. Drywall ceiling costs 1.50 to 3 dollars per square foot installed, requiring taping and painting, more labor but cheap materials. Even cheaper is glue-up 12x12 PVC or styrofoam tiles costing 0.50 to 1 dollar per square foot, just glue to existing ceiling, cheapest DIY. Paint existing ceiling is cheapest at 0.20 dollars. For basement, cheapest is open ceiling painted black or drop ceiling. So cheapest ceiling to put in is drop ceiling with budget white mineral fiber tiles at 1 to 2 dollars per square foot, or glue-up PVC tiles at 0.50 to 1 dollar, with drop ceiling being cheapest professional installed at 2 to 4 dollars per square foot total, making it affordable for basement and office, available at Home Depot and Lowe's.
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