§ Sheet CL / 06 · Free calculator
DRYWALL SHEETS + MUD CALCULATOR
FOR DECK CONTRACTORS.
Wall + ceiling area → sheets, mud, tape, screws, hang + finish hours.
§ Run it
Drywall — sheets + mud + finish hours
Wall + ceiling sqft → sheets, joint compound, tape, screws, hang + finish hours, rough material cost. Waste factor adjusts by room geometry (vaulted/soffit jobs run higher).
§ Results
Sheets needed84sheets
Joint compound126lb
Tape1,008lf
Screws2,688
Hang hours2.1hr
Finish hours24.0hr
Material cost (rough)$1,336
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Other (Decks, Flatwork) overview§ Equip the crew
Your measurements, in your bid.
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