We have three major types of drywall compound to choose from.
How many buckets of spackle for 100 sheets of drywall.
When i drywall for remodels i do a lot of skim coating.
Thanks lenny.
This division will get you the numbers of full sheets required.
Other methods of installation may use more or less material.
According to home depot s 2011 prices a 5 gallon bucket of premixed joint compound costs about 10 to 12.
I would be using the westpac boxes.
Feet of drywall how much mud will i need.
Lightweight joint compound quick set joint compound and the all purpose compound.
For example if i am installing 4 200 sq.
We are heading for 25 gallons of all purpose.
As a baseline i use a 5 gal bucket of usg mud for every 10 4x12 sheets of rock and 1 200 roll of tape.
Typically these sheets come in standard 4 by 8 foot sizes so most often it s not too tough to estimate how much you ll need for a given job.
One of the main reasons drywall professionals use joint compound to texture ceilings is cost.
It s a good idea to add 10 to 15 percent for waste and odd cuts.
Basement 66 sheets 4 8 installed vertically walls only except soffets covering ducts 120 linear feet of outside corner bead.
If you re doing new construction it s not as messy 1 gallon per 10 sheets sounds about right.
Many home repairs may call for putting up new drywall.
After you find the square footage of drywall needed simply divide by the square footage of the sheet size you will be using to find the number of sheets needed.
Do any of you guys have a way you estimate how much drywall mud a job will take that factors in corner bead sheets etc.
Figuring out before the job begins how much joint compound you ll need is almost as easy and can save you return trips to the store to replenish materials.
Sheetrock brand easy sand 90 lightweight 18 lb.
This estimate doesn t include an allowance for waste.
We really have missed it on this job.
Setting type joint compound is ideal for heavy fills in drywall interiors and exterior ceiling boards.
Most ceilings are relatively small in space.
One 5 gallon bucket or two should cover most ceilings.
But that s when i m trying to blend in old walls with new fix defects etc.
The quick set drywall compound allows of better time management on quicker jobs while lightweight compound is an easy apply or sand alternative and all.
It s based on the manufacturer s recommended installation practices.
10 4x8 sheets would probably take about 3 buckets.
They have different advantages for different jobs and range in price as well as application.
The compound is lightweight for easy handling and sands easily for fast smooth finishing.
