Posts Tagged ‘Finishing Drywall’

How much does a laborer doing drywall make per sq foot?

Monday, August 31st, 2009
Noname Jane asked:


My boyfriend just got a new job hanging, taping and finishing (drywall). His boss wants to pay the 3 guys who are the laborer’s on the job by the sq foot, and told them 18 cents per sq foot for the labor is what they would make. They would have to split the 18 cents 3 ways. So I’m wondering if this is fair pay for drywallers. Or would he be better off working for 15 dollars per hour (he’s a quick worker).

Finishing Basement – Drywall vs. Drop Ceiling Professional Labor Costs?

Friday, August 28th, 2009
Dave T asked:


what is the ballpark difference in parts/labor to pay a contractor to install a drop ceiling or a drywall ceiling?

What type of paint works best to cover imperfections on drywall?

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Karen1966 asked:


I am finishing my own drywall but I still have a few places that I can’t get smoothed out what type of paint ie: satin or semi-gloss.

I’m finishing my basement using Drywall. Can the **** joint of a piece of drywall be butted against the long

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
danno asked:


edge of another piece of drywall…or does it have to be butted against another **** joint?

What paint color will be good for a subpar drywall finishing job?

Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Wildrover asked:


I consider myself a rookie when it comes to finishing drywall. What color do you think will mask some of the errors in my finish work?? It’s in the basement without much natural light, so a lighter tone might have to work.

Finishing a basement and installing drywall on the walls. Should I leave a gap at the bottom?

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Grant d asked:


Do I need a gap between the drywall and the concrete floor for carpetting? Should the base board be installed before or after the carpet and is there a gap required?

What the average cost estimate would be to get basement finished?

Friday, April 25th, 2008
MATW asked:


We need someone who is a contractor and/or has experience in finishing basements. We want to know what the cost is to do the following ..we have an estimate we think is way too high..so we’re looking for an average cost: The cost we got was $7700 for the following below..is that too high?

Finishing basement bathroom.
drywall finishing
painting
floor covering
mirror
vanity

Stocking drywall
Install HVAC duct work
framing basement walls