$2.45 \/ Square Foot, Installed<\/p>\n
The average cost to drywall a ceiling is $2.45 per square foot when a contractor is hired, or about $1,225 for 500 square feet. DIY installation costs .40 to .75 cents per sq. ft. for drywall and supplies.<\/p>\n
Average DIY<\/p>\n
$0.80 Cents \/ Sqft<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Range<\/p>\n $1.75 \u2013 $2.80 \/ Sqft<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Low End<\/p>\n $0.40 Cents\/ sq ft (DIY)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n High End<\/p>\n $3.35 \/ sqft (Pro)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n Low<\/p>\n Up to $0.80\/sq.ft<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Average Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n $1.75 \u2013 $2.80\/sq.ft.<\/p>\n<\/th>\n High<\/p>\n $2.85 \u2013 $3.35\/sq.ft.<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \nSections: Overview | Product Costs | Installation Cost | DIY or Pro<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Do you have water damage on the ceiling or want to replace or cover an outdated popcorn ceiling?<\/p>\n Whatever the reason, most homeowners hire a pro to install ceiling drywall, aka sheetrock, because of the challenge of getting pieces into place and holding them while screws are installed. It can literally be a pain in the neck, working above your head for long stretches. It doesn\u2019t require as much skill as many other interior home projects, but it is a hassle. The hassle is multiplied if the work includes removing old drywall first, or refinishing the walls with drywall at the same time.<\/p>\n This cost estimate, what we call a Costimate, covers the cost to install drywall ceiling and add tape and mud. It does not include finishing drywall, which is a skill and project of it\u2019s own in some cases. Cost factors are listed and explained.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a list of retail drywall and supplies costs for DIY enthusiasts including the cost to rent a drywall hoist, which can make this a one-person job. We\u2019ve also gathered estimates on the cost to drywall ceilings from reliable cost sites. Homeowners are invited to share their cost to sheetrock ceiling space, giving other readers real-life examples.<\/p>\n If the ceiling contains plumbing or electrical wiring you might want to access later, a drop ceiling might be a better solution. Project cost is higher, but it does allow easy access and no repair costs afterwards.<\/p>\n Ceiling drywall cost factors are meant to help you narrow down what your cost will be when you do it yourself or hire someone to do the work.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re putting together a supplies list and prices for how much to drywall a ceiling, here is what you\u2019ll need and their costs.<\/p>\n Drywall installers are not as highly paid as other skilled trades people and contractors. Lower labor cost is the main reason that the cost of ceiling drywall is lower than drop ceiling cost.<\/p>\n Expect estimates on the cost to drywall ceiling in this range:<\/p>\n Experienced drywallers hang about 50 square feet per hour. Consider a 15\u00d720 room, or 300 square feet.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve hung ceiling drywall in a bathroom and bedroom after a leak in an upstairs bathroom caused water damage to the ceilings below. Both rooms have 9\u2019 ceilings.<\/p>\n A friend helped, and we were able to work off of step stools. The demand for skill isn\u2019t very high, but working overhead for hours on end isn\u2019t much fun. Expect sore shoulders and neck if you tackle the job.<\/p>\n The keys to success I discovered include:<\/p>\n Videos will also help you decide whether it is a project you want to do yourself or hire it done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $2.45 \/ Square Foot, Installed The average cost to drywall a ceiling is $2.45 per square foot when a contractor is hired, or about $1,225 for 500 square feet. DIY installation costs .40 to .75 cents per sq. ft. for drywall and supplies. Average DIY $0.80 Cents \/ Sqft Typical Range $1.75 \u2013 $2.80 \/…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/hr>\nHow Much Does it Cost to Install a Drywall Ceiling?<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/th>\n \n \n \n \n\n Drywall & Supplies<\/td>\n $0.40 \u2013 $0.80\/sq.ft.<\/td>\n $0.50 \u2013 $0.80\/sq.ft.<\/td>\n $0.60 \u2013 $1.00\/sq.ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installation<\/td>\n DIY<\/td>\n Pro<\/td>\n Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Labor Cost<\/td>\n $0<\/td>\n $1.25 \u2013 $2.00\/sq.ft.<\/td>\n $1.75 \u2013 $2.80\/sq.ft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Square Feet<\/td>\n Any<\/td>\n More than 250<\/td>\n Less than 250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ceiling Prep<\/td>\n Yes or No<\/td>\n Little to Moderate<\/td>\n Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Remove Old Drywall<\/td>\n Yes or No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes or No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ceiling Height<\/td>\n Less than 10\u2032<\/td>\n 8\u2032 -16\u2032<\/td>\n 12\u2032 or Higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Overview of Drywall Ceilings<\/h2>\n
Sheetrock and Materials Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Ceiling Drywall Price Factors<\/h3>\n
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Installation Supplies Costs<\/h3>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n
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