Beams & Ceilings · Contemporary floating ceiling room
Cove Lit Floating Perimeter Ceiling
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Project-specific quote after review. Final dimensions, preparation, finish work and installation are confirmed for your space.
Design materials and measurements
Suspend a center ceiling plane 6 in below the structure, leaving an 8 in open cove around the perimeter. Conceal the LED source behind a 2 in light lip.
- Material / finish
- Level 5 gypsum, soft warm-white paint, 2700 K LED
- Default species
- Paint grade MDF
- Nominal sizes
- 14 ft by 18 ft room with a 10 ft structural ceiling, clean square corners and a centered 12 ft by 16 ft floating ceiling zone after construction. Two 3 ft by 6 ft west windows and one 3 ft by 8 ft east-side door; no ceiling penetrations except four symmetrically located recessed lights. The floating center plane is 12 ft by 16 ft, leaving an 8 in open cove around all four sides. Field measurement required before material release.
- Milled parts
- 6
- Material package
- ASM-FINISH-F10-MAT
- Labor package
- ASM-FINISH-F10-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
- Floating ceiling framingSPF-2X4-81 planning line; LF quantity by approved field takeoff
- Floating plane and cove skinMAT-GYP-1/2-4X81 planning line; SF quantity by approved field takeoff
- Concealed light channelEQ-LED-COVE-2700K1 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
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Plan this selection
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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 · 1 identical item
| Component | Quantity | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Floating ceiling framingKiln-dried SPF suspension and perimeter framing · Paint grade MDF | Detail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredQuote required | Quote required |
| Floating plane and cove skin1/2 in gypsum board, Level 5 finish · Paint grade MDF | Detail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredQuote required | Quote required |
| Concealed light channel2700 K dimmable LED tape, aluminum channel, driver and diffuser · Paint grade MDF | Detail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredQuote required | Quote required |
| Installation consumablesCompatible adhesive, finish fasteners, shims and blocking accessories · Paint grade MDF | Detail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredQuote required | Quote required |
| Joint finishingPaint-grade filler, caulk and abrasives · Paint grade MDF | Detail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredQuote required | Quote required |
| Paint finishPrimer plus two approved finish coats · Paint grade MDF | Detail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredQuote required | Quote required |
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.
- This design’s bill of materials and public pricing need verification.
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