Drywall Calculator
Calculate drywall materials needed
Room Dimensions
Openings (Doors/Windows)
Opening 1
Materials Needed
19 sheets
Total Drywall Sheets
Coverage: 539.0 sq ft
Drywall Screws608.0 screws
Standard drywall screws needed
Joint Tape266.0 feet
Paper tape for joints and corners
Joint Compound66.5 lbs
All-purpose joint compound
Estimated Costs:
Drywall Sheets:$285.00
Screws:$61.00
Joint Tape:$27.00
Joint Compound:$50.00
Total:$422.00
Drywall Installation Tips
Preparation
- • Measure walls accurately
- • Check for level surfaces
- • Mark stud locations
- • Plan sheet layout
- • Gather proper tools
Installation
- • Start with ceiling
- • Use proper screw spacing
- • Stagger joints
- • Leave 1/2" gap at floor
- • Use corner beads
Material Guidelines
Drywall Types
- • Standard (1/2")
- • Moisture resistant
- • Fire resistant
- • Soundproof
- • Ceiling specific
Tools Needed
- • Utility knife
- • T-square
- • Screw gun
- • Tape measure
- • Joint knives
Safety
- • Dust mask
- • Safety glasses
- • Work gloves
- • Proper lifting
- • Ventilation