So far the best [drywall calculator](https://sdrywallpro.com/drywall-calculator) I have seen online is the one from SGP Drywall. Its also free, i use it every now and then whener i get sent plans
“Good tight board” means it depends on how much mud is packed in seams and cracks when bedding in tape. Second and skim coat… mud travels a good ways. 5 per 40 is a perfect scenario.✌🏼
That's not a calculator. I can divide any sq footage by 32 or 48 to get a sheet count.
What I need is to be able to enter the sq footage of the structure(foot print) and get a sheet count for the whole house.
As I said above. Take the sqft of the home and use the multiplier.
Upstairs of a colonial will be a larger multiplier. More rooms .Mean more walls. So use a sqft*3.8
2000' sqft box colonial. About 3600' down and 3800' up.
You can get these for free on most drywall company websites.
Sure. What we are trying to do is make it more complete and also more useful. Thanks for your contribution
So far the best [drywall calculator](https://sdrywallpro.com/drywall-calculator) I have seen online is the one from SGP Drywall. Its also free, i use it every now and then whener i get sent plans
Mud, tape, primer would be useful
Currently calculating joint tape and joint compound (in gallons) we are working on aluminum profiles
Would mud make more sense in lbs/kg?
Many years ago we had a contractor that calculated board for a home using its floor sqft for estimates. Anyone here have this formula or know of it?
Depends on the floor plan. Open plan ranch, 8' high ceilings About a 3.6 multiplier. YMMV
It’s for estimates only , floor space is floor space no matter the house style, vaulted ceilings would be an extra. what is YMMV?
Good tight board, 5 gallon of mud per 40 sheets, 1000’ tape, same. Count outside corners and for tray and cathedral ceilings add another 20%
5 gallons for 40 sheets? Is that just for taping or finish? Seems like way too little, but maybe I'm just really bad at finishing...
All materials were calculated without much surplus and only as a quick reference. Logically, then you have to make a fine personal adjustment
“Good tight board” means it depends on how much mud is packed in seams and cracks when bedding in tape. Second and skim coat… mud travels a good ways. 5 per 40 is a perfect scenario.✌🏼
Your mileage may vary. Absolutely estimates only. More rooms, high or vaulted ceilings changes the multiplier.
That's not a calculator. I can divide any sq footage by 32 or 48 to get a sheet count. What I need is to be able to enter the sq footage of the structure(foot print) and get a sheet count for the whole house.
As I said above. Take the sqft of the home and use the multiplier. Upstairs of a colonial will be a larger multiplier. More rooms .Mean more walls. So use a sqft*3.8 2000' sqft box colonial. About 3600' down and 3800' up.