Drywall Gurus

Msargent

whats is the standard for a 5gal bucket anyone know? 10 boards? 20?. is it Linear ft or sq ft? i havent seen it any where thanks .

precisionbuild

I figure 10-15 on my jobs. There is no set number, especially with corner bead, tear-away, alot of angles, etc.

10 with minimal bead, etc.
15 with lots of bead, angles, etc.

Msargent

Thanks my last job i averaged 5 but i had tear away on 3 sides near beams so i couldnt use that. Thanks for your help.

precisionbuild

No Problem. I just realized reading it again though that I have my answer reversed.

15 sheets when minimal bead, etc.
10 when I have more.

Small jobs also tend to more mud overall per sheet count.

Msargent

I also hand tape since i do small jobs and like to hustle, moving up to a banjo in 2 weeks tho.

harris drywall

usg listed coverage 9 boards for every 5 gallons of light mud 100 boards 9-45 gallons of mud

Darren@Partners

When estimating new work I figure 10 gallons per 1000 sq ft and usually come up a bit long, thats for regular Level 4. I add 3 - 3.5 gallons for ceiling knock-down.

A+ Texture

My book named "Drywall" by Myron M. Ferguson says the following...
1. Premixed drying type compound, 11 Gallons for every 1,ooo sq ft.
2. Hot Mud or "Setting Type" 3 bags for every 1000 sq ft.
3. 1,000 fasteners for 1,000 sq. ft. of drywall.
4. 370 linear ft. of tape for every 1,000 sq. of rock.
I always round up. Good luck jerks. Kev.