Drywall Estimate
Drywall Sheets
Finishing Materials
0
Joint Compound
4.5 gal buckets
0
Drywall Screws
lbs (1-1/4")
0
Screw Boxes
@ 5 lbs/box
Corner & Edge Trim
0
Inside Corner Tape
linear feet
0
J-Bead/L-Bead
10' pieces
Fastener Spacing: Per ASTM C840, screws should be 12" O.C. on ceilings and 16" O.C. on walls. Use 1-1/4" screws for 1/2" drywall, 1-5/8" for 5/8" board.
Drywall Coverage Reference
Material Estimates per 1,000 sq ft:
- Joint compound: ~4.5 gallons per 100 sq ft (3 coats)
- Paper tape: ~40 ft per sheet
- Screws: ~1 lb per 32 sq ft (~320 screws per lb)
- Door deduction: 21 sq ft standard | Window: 15 sq ft average