Calculate how many drywall sheets you will need by dividing the total square footage of the area by 32 (if you’re using 4-by-8 sheets) or by 48 (if you’re using 4-by-12 sheets). If you want to get the cost, just multiply the total number of sheets by the price per sheet.

How much drywall do I need for a 12×12 room?

The cost to install drywall is about $2 per square foot. After material and labor are added in, the cost per panel ranges from $60 to $90. A typical 12 by 12-foot room, for example, will use 18 panels.

How many sheets of drywall do I need?

Measure the ceiling: 15 x 10 = 150 square feet. Add the areas together: 180 + 270 + 150 = 600 total square feet. Round up: 16.67 = 17 sheets.
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How to Estimate Drywall or Sheetrock.

Sheet Size	Square Feet
4×8	32
4×9	36
4×10	40
4×12	48

Drywall Layout Best Practices

1. 1 – Bound Edges should pair with Bound-Edges and Butts with Butts. The bound edge is the long edge of a sheet of drywall. …
2. 2 – Hang Drywall Sheets Perpendicular to Studs. …
3. 3 – Stager the Butt Joints. …
4. 4 – Ceiling to Floor and Left to Right.

Is it OK to hang drywall vertically?

On commercial jobs, fire codes often require seams to fall on the entire length of the framing, so the drywall must be hung vertically. … For walls 9 feet high or shorter, hanging the drywall horizontally has a number of benefits. Fewer seams. Horizontal hanging reduces the lineal footage of seams by about 25%.

Should drywall be staggered?

It’s not necessary to stagger seams on ceiling drywall. However, because these joints are relatively difficult to finish—and tend to be noticeable in the finished product—it’s a good idea to stagger the drywall panels to make the joints less visible.

Where do you start when Drywalling a room?

When installing drywall that is horizontally oriented, start with the top and work your way down. The idea is to make your cut side facing the floor, where it will be later covered up with baseboards.

What side of the drywall do you score?

In most cases, drywall is cut by scoring through the paper on the finish side (the one with white paper) using a sharp drywall knife. As soon as you notice the blade dulling, turn it around or replace it.

Does drywall have to end on a stud?

Yes, you need to start and stop the drywall on a stud. Every edge of the sheetrock needs to be supported continuously. Cut the sheetrock down so its edge is in the middle of a stud. Try to put your cut edge in a corner because the factory edges are tapered so when you tape and mud it ends up flat.