Jun 15
Drywall Construction Material Estimator
by Steeler Inc.
A Quick Guide for Material Estimating
Your Cheat Sheet for Answering the "How Many...?" Question
How many screws should I use per stud? How many boxes of joint treatment will I need? This post is dedicated to giving you the baseline answer to those questions and more.
Description: |
Materials Needed: |
| Stud | 4 framing screws per stud |
| Track | 1 pin every 2 feet |
| Drywall Screws | 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 screws per square foot |
| One 4' x 8' Sheet of Drywall | 48 drywall screws |
| One 4' x 12' Sheet of Drywall | 64 drywall screws |
| Joint Treatment - Readymix | 3 boxes per 1,000 sq ft |
| Joint Treatment - Lite Hot Muds (18# bag) | 3 bags per 1,000 sq ft |
| Wall Texture | 2 bags per 1,000 sq ft |
| Joint Tape (500' roll) | 1 roll every 1,350 sq ft of drywall |
| Drywall Adhesive (29 oz tubes) | 31 tubes per 1,000 sq ft |
| Drywall (per thousand square feet) |
4' x 8': 32 sheets 4' x 9': 28 sheets 4' x 10': 25 sheets 4' x 12': 21 sheets |
Typical Tools Needed:
T‐Square (48” or 54”), Tape Measure, Utility Knife, Drywall Saw, Screwgun and/or Drywall
Hammer, Mud Mixer & Paddle, Mud Pan, Drywall Knives, Sanding Sponge & Sand Paper, Floor
Paper, Masking Paper, Plastic Sheeting
