Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Coffered Ceiling Framing
Coffered Ceiling Framing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Coffered Ceiling Framing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Coffered Ceiling Framing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Coffered Ceiling Framing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Coffered Ceiling Framing labor cost? What are the important Coffered Ceiling Framing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Coffered Ceiling Framing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Coffered Ceiling Framing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Coffered Ceiling Framing expect to pay between $0.75 to $1.17 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Coffered Ceiling Framing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Coffered Ceiling Framing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Coffered Ceiling Framing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Coffered Ceiling Framing work? | The operation and performance of the coffered ceiling framing may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Coffered Ceiling Framing carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Coffered Ceiling Framing something that I can do myself? | The typical Coffered Ceiling Framing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Coffered Ceiling Framing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Coffered Ceiling Framing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Coffered Ceiling Framing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Coffered Ceiling Framing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Coffered Ceiling Framing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Coffered Ceiling Framing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed coffered ceiling framing layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The coffered ceiling framing will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished coffered ceiling framing will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The coffered ceiling framing will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Coffered Ceiling Framing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Coffered Ceiling Framing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the coffered ceiling framing work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Coffered Ceiling Framing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of coffered ceiling framing, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for coffered ceiling framing and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of coffered ceiling framing; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store coffered ceiling framing in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Install coffered ceiling framing using vinyl coated framing nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Coffered Ceiling Framing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
