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Enter the room size and we'll size up the sheets, fasteners, and mud. Standard sheets are 4x8 (32 sq ft); 4x12 sheets mean fewer seams to finish on long walls.

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Drywall sheets

21 sheets

Total surface
642 sq ftwaste included
Sheets
21 sheets
Drywall screws
643 screws2 lb box(es)
Joint compound
1 4.5-gal buckets3.5 gal approx.
Joint tape
257 linear ft
Corner bead
32 linear ftoutside corners, if any
  • Sheet counts assume standard 1/2 in board; 5/8 in fire-rated board is heavier but covers the same area.

Quantities are planning estimates. Verify measurements on site and buy a little extra for cuts, waste, and future repairs.

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