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  • Width

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  • Height

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  • Options

  • Enter room dimensions in feet.
  • Always use next whole number. (Example: 8' 6" should be entered as 9')
  • Suggested supplies are provided as an approximate value.
  • The calculator automatically adjusts for 10% in cut-outs and waste.

Materials

Drywall Panels
4' X 8' ToughRock® or DensArmor
Plus® Panels
panels
Which Drywall is Right for Me

Drywall Options

1/2" x 4' x 8' ToughRock® Lite-Weight Gypsum Board
  • Applications:

    Great value for new homes and additions. Lighter and stronger than traditional 1/2" wall and ceiling drywall products.

  • Benefits:

    Stronger, easier handling. Sag resistance for ceilings up to 24" on center.

1/2" x 4' x 12' ToughRock® Lite-Weight Gypsum Board
  • Applications:

    Same great product in longer lengths is installed horizontally across studs.

  • Benefits:

    Reduces installation time with longer spans and fewer joints to tape and finish.

5/8" x 4' x 8' ToughRock® Fireguard X Gypsum Board
  • Applications:

    Commercial-thickness and reinforced core. Often used for ceilings more than 16" on center.

  • Benefits:

    Better sound resistance, added strength. Added fire resistance in appropriate fire-rated assemblies.

1/2" x 4' x 8' ToughRock® Mold-Guard Gypsum Board
  • Applications:

    High humidity areas like kitchens, bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms.

  • Benefits:

    Increased protection against moisture and mold versus basic paper-faced drywall.

3/8" x 4' x 8' ToughRock® Gypsum Board
  • Applications:

    Renovations over existing walls or plaster. Curved walls.

  • Benefits:

    Can be installed over existing walls and paneling when remodeling.

1/2" DensArmor Plus® Interior Panels
  • Applications:

    Humid climates or rooms where humidity is often present. In lengths 8'- 12'.

  • Benefits:

    Premium fiberglass mat interior wallboard helps protect against moisture and mold during and after construction (see warranty).

Or
Drywall Panels
4' X 12' ToughRock® or DensArmor
Plus® Panels
panels
Screws
1-1/4" Screws
lbs
Or
Nails
1-1/2" Nails
lbs
Wallboard Tape
75' x 2-1/16" Wallboard Tape
rolls
Ready-Mix Joint Compound
Ready-Mix Joint Compound
  • (lb)

Basic Tools

  • Drywall knife with heavy-duty blade
  • Drywall hammer or regular crown-head carpenter's claw hammer
  • Phillip's head screwdriver
  • 4' T-square or steel straightedge
  • Steel tape measure
  • Keyhole or utility saw
  • Joint finishing knives - 5" and 10" blades
  • Plastic pan for joint compound
  • Sandpaper, medium texture (80 to 100 grit) and sanding block for joint finishing
  • Damp sponge
  • Caulking gun
  • Pencil
  • Safety Glasses
  • Dust mask for sanding