Suspended Ceiling Kit: What Is Included and What It Costs
When people search for a "suspended ceiling kit" they usually want one order that gets the whole ceiling up: tiles, grid, wall angle and hangers. We do not sell a pre-boxed kit, because every room is a different size and each part is sold in boxes. What we do is let you build the equivalent from the parts, with a calculator that works out the quantities. This guide explains what is in a suspended ceiling kit, how much of each part you need, and shows a worked example with live prices.
Quick answer
A suspended (or dropped) ceiling kit consists of five things: ceiling tiles, main runners, cross tees, wall angle and hangers with wire. For a 600 × 600mm tile layout you need roughly 3.3 metres of grid per m² of ceiling, plus a perimeter trim. Our suspended ceiling calculator gives you the exact parts list for your room, with prices, and our page on suspended ceiling kits shows the options we supply.
What is in a suspended ceiling kit?
| Part | What it does |
|---|---|
| Wall angle (perimeter trim) | Fixed to the wall at the new ceiling height. The tiles and the ends of the grid rest on it. |
| Main runners | The long T-shaped sections that carry the weight. They hang from the structure above on wire hangers, normally at 1200mm centres. |
| 1200mm cross tees | Clip between the main runners at 600mm centres to form the grid. |
| 600mm cross tees | Clip between the 1200mm cross tees to complete a 600 × 600mm grid. You do not need these for 1200 × 600mm tiles. |
| Hangers and wire | Connect the main runners to the slab or joists above. Fixings to the structure are extra. |
| Ceiling tiles | Lay into the grid. Choose them for appearance, fire rating, moisture resistance and sound absorption. |
Our MF ceilings guide covers the plasterboard alternative, where a metal frame is boarded and skimmed, and our MF ceiling calculator does the quantities for that.
How much of each part do you need?
These quantities are approximate. They follow a standard 1200mm main runner spacing with 600mm cross tees, as used in our calculator. Cut-offs, room shape and obstructions change the real figure.
| Part | Per m² of ceiling |
|---|---|
| Main runner | 0.833m |
| 1200mm cross tee | 1.667m |
| 600mm cross tee | 0.833m |
| Hanger wire | about 0.5m (with a 0.4m drop) |
| Wall angle | Perimeter of the room, so smaller rooms need more per m² |
| Tiles | 2.78 tiles per m² (600 × 600mm), plus waste |
Worked example: a 5m × 4m room
A 20m² room (perimeter 18m) with a 0.4m drop, using TVS Fissured tiles on a USG Donn DX24 grid. Prices are ex VAT, from our live listings on 28 October 2026, and prices vary.
| Part | Quantity needed | Buy | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling tiles | 600 × 600mm tiles, about 58 once you allow 5% waste | 4 boxes of 16 | £155.80 |
| Main runners | about 16.7m (0.833m per m²) | 1 box of 20 (74m) | £90.95 |
| 1200mm cross tees | about 33.3m (1.667m per m²) | 1 box of 60 (72m) | £88.50 |
| 600mm cross tees | about 16.7m (0.833m per m²) | 1 box of 60 (36m) | £44.25 |
| Wall angle (perimeter) | 18m | 1 box of 40 (120m) | £133.95 |
| Hanger wire | about 14 hangers, roughly 10m of wire | 1 coil | £11.49 |
| Total | £524.94 |
That is a materials total of about £524.94 ex VAT, or about £26.25 per m². Because grid is sold by the box, a small room pays for more than it uses, and what is left over is available for the next job. For a larger room, the cost per m² drops. See our suspended ceiling price per m² guide for the maths and for other tile and grid combinations, and our suspended ceiling calculator guide for larger fit-outs.
Choosing tiles and grid
- Budget: TVS Fissured (12mm) and OWA Sandila/N E3 (15mm) are two of our lowest-cost square edge tiles.
- Exposed grid or tegular? Square edge tiles sit on the face of the grid, while tegular tiles have a stepped edge and need a 24mm grid profile. Match the tile to the grid, and check the tile manufacturer's guidance on compatibility.
- Brand grids: Rockfon, OWA CLIQ 24 and USG Donn DX24 grids are in our ceiling grid collection. Compare Rockfon and OWA in our tile comparison.
- Special requirements: wet or hygienic areas, acoustic performance and fire rating all point to different tiles. See our full ceiling tiles range.
How to fit a suspended ceiling
- Mark the ceiling height around the room with a laser or water level, leaving enough depth above for light fittings and the grid.
- Fix the wall angle at the marked level, with the top edge at the line.
- Fix hangers to the structure above, then run the main runners at 1200mm centres, level with the wall angle.
- Clip in the cross tees to make the grid, and check it is square.
- Lay the tiles in, cutting the border tiles to fit.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell complete suspended ceiling kits?
We sell the parts rather than a fixed kit. Use the calculator to build the equivalent for your room size, and add it all to your basket.
How much does a suspended ceiling kit cost?
It depends on tile and grid. Our worked example is about £26.25 per m² in materials ex VAT for a 20m² room with budget tiles, and the figure is lower per m² in larger rooms.
How much space do I need above for a suspended ceiling?
A suspended ceiling needs some void between the old and new ceilings for the grid, hangers and tiles. Check the tile and grid manufacturer's minimum drop, and allow extra space if you will be fitting recessed lights.
Can I fit a suspended ceiling myself?
Yes, many DIYers do it. The key points are setting the wall angle level and keeping the grid square.
Prices are shown ex VAT and vary, so check the product page before you order. We have a £400 ex VAT minimum, with free delivery in England. British Gypsum (including Gypframe), Celotex and Knauf can also go to mainland Wales and mainland Scotland (£400 ex VAT minimum plus £40 + VAT delivery). Access panels can also go to mainland Wales and mainland Scotland, with their own charges (£15 + VAT under £300 ex VAT, free from £300). Other ranges, including suspended ceiling tiles and grid, are delivered in England only. We do not deliver to Northern Ireland or the Scottish islands. Suspended ceiling orders have their own minimum order and delivery charge; see our delivery information. Outside England? Call us or contact us for a quote. Call us on 03330 908479 (Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–12pm), email sales@insulationwarehousedirect.co.uk, or order online.