False ceiling, wallpaper and curtain calculators
A plain gypsum false ceiling costs about 85 rupees per sq ft installed, so a 14 by 12 ft room is around 14,280 rupees.
Estimates false ceiling cost by type, wallpaper rolls with pattern repeat, and curtain fabric metres from track width, drop, fullness and fabric width.
How it is worked out: ceiling = area x rate; rolls = ceiling(wall area x (1 + repeat) / roll area); fabric = widths x cut length
Indicative figures, last updated 10 September 2026. Check them against the local source before relying on them.
Questions people ask
How many wallpaper rolls for a 12 by 10 room?
Four walls of 10 ft height make 440 sq ft. With 10% pattern waste that is 484 sq ft, or 9 standard 57 sq ft rolls before deducting doors and windows.
How much curtain fabric for a 6 ft window?
At 2x fullness on 44 inch fabric you need 4 widths. For a 7 ft drop plus 12 inches of hem and header, that is about 9.8 metres.
What does a gypsum false ceiling cost?
Plain gypsum runs about 85 rupees per sq ft installed in 2026, designer profiles with coves about 125. POP, PVC and grid ceilings are cheaper.
Common values
| Ceiling type | Rupees per sq ft | 14 x 12 ft room |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum, plain | 85 | 14,280 |
| Gypsum, designer | 125 | 21,000 |
| POP | 80 | 13,440 |
| PVC | 70 | 11,760 |
| Grid | 65 | 10,920 |
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