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Single Step Tray Ceiling With Crown — before design concept
Single Step Tray Ceiling With Crown — after design concept
AfterBefore
Design concept — illustrative before and after. Final materials and scope are confirmed for your project.

Beams & Ceilings · Formal tray ceiling room

Single Step Tray Ceiling With Crown

Bring this look to your home or new build. Abel helps define the materials, measure the space and coordinate the agreed installation.

Project-specific quote after review. Final dimensions, preparation, finish work and installation are confirmed for your space.

Design materials and measurements

Create a 12 in wide perimeter soffit dropped 6 in from the existing ceiling. Fit 5-1/4 in crown inside the raised center and maintain equal tray width on all sides.

Material / finish
Painted gypsum tray with white crown molding
Default species
Paint grade MDF
Nominal sizes
14 ft clear width by 18 ft clear length, 10 ft existing flat ceiling, centered rectangular ceiling field, straight walls and square corners. Two 3 ft by 6 ft windows on the west wall; one 3 ft by 8 ft door on the east wall; all openings remain outside the ceiling composition. Field measurement required before material release.
Milled parts
6
Material package
ASM-FINISH-F08-MAT
Labor package
ASM-FINISH-F08-INST
Planning crew hours
32

Installed labor scope

  • Field measure and site-condition reviewLAB-WALL-SURVEY-EA1 per design area
  • Mobilization, protection and containmentLAB-WALL-PROTECT-EA1 per mobilization
  • Substrate prep, flattening and patchingLAB-WALL-PREP-SFNet treated SF
  • Pattern layout, datum setup and elevation verificationLAB-WALL-LAYOUT-EA1 per design area
  • Install beams, trim, rails, stiles and mouldingsLAB-FLD-TRIM-LFInstalled millwork LF
  • Prep, prime, caulk and apply two finish coatsLAB-FIN-PAINT-SFCalculated finishable surface SF
  • Final detail, cleanup and turnoverLAB-WALL-CLEAN-EA1 per project

Activities are tied to this installed package. Crew size, production rates, minimums and sell rates remain estimator-approved quote inputs.

Baseline material package

  • Tray framingSPF-2X4-81 planning line; LF quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Tray skinMAT-GYP-1/2-4X81 planning line; SF quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Tray crownMLD-CROWN-5.251 planning line; LF quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Installation consumablesCONS-FAST-ADH1 planning line; SET quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Joint finishingCONS-CAULK-FILL1 planning line; SET quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Paint finishFIN-PAINT-SYSTEM1 planning line; SF quantity by approved field takeoff

Planning codes and baseline purchase quantities are tied to this design. Spruce item numbers, current pricing and field-adjusted quantities are confirmed during estimating.

Design reference only. Exact products, quantities, fabrication and installation need project review before ordering.

Plan your measurements

Add the room, wall or opening sizes for this look. Your measurements help us review the material package and any installation you request.

Plan this selection

Choose what you are measuring, then enter its size. Use a separate group for each different wall, room or opening.

This design is awaiting material and pricing review. The quantities below are preliminary and must be checked before ordering. Request a reviewed material and installation quote.

Planning assembly SKUs, component codes, construction geometry, cut-list rules, waste factors and labor activities are tied to this design. Exact active Spruce item numbers, purchase units, verified quantities, appliance clearances and labor rates require estimator approval before ordering or quoting.

Size group 1
What are you measuring?

This design includes a specific feature or assembly. Measure it once; repeating a room could also repeat fixed doors, shelves or mantel parts.

Measured scope per item

This design has fixed dimensions. Include any size changes in your quote request.

Size group 1 · 1 identical item

Preliminary quantities for this group, including 0.15% waste.
ComponentQuantity
Tray framingKiln-dried SPF soffit and step framing · Paint grade MDFComponent 1 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Tray skin1/2 in gypsum board with corner bead and joint compound · Paint grade MDFComponent 2 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Tray crown5-1/4 in paint-grade crown at raised field · Paint grade MDFComponent 3 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Installation consumablesCompatible adhesive, finish fasteners, shims and blocking accessories · Paint grade MDFComponent 4 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Joint finishingPaint-grade filler, caulk and abrasives · Paint grade MDFComponent 5 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Paint finishPrimer plus two approved finish coats · Paint grade MDFComponent 6 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Complete material packagePricing to confirm

Installation and delivery require a separate quote. Stock lengths, cuts, fasteners, finishing and site conditions are confirmed during review.

What needs review
  • This component’s quantity formula needs a reviewed construction detail.
  • Set contents and quantities require a reviewed assembly definition.
  • This design’s bill of materials and public pricing need verification.

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