Home project cost
How Much Does It Cost to Drywall a Room?
Drywall a 12x14 ft room, walls and ceiling
DIY range
$150-$500
Professional range
$600-$2,000
What drives the cost
- Number of coats of joint compound and finish level required
- Ceiling height and any curved or angled surfaces
- Moisture- or fire-rated board where required by code
- Texture matching on partial repairs
The taping and finishing stage — not hanging the sheets — is where most of the labour cost and nearly all of the skill difference between DIY and professional results shows up.
Put this into practice
- Drywall CalculatorHow many sheets of drywall do I need?
- Project Cost EstimatorWhat will this project cost me?
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