Purple drywall costs $12 to $22 per panel and is made by National Gypsum. The paper's special absorption qualities result in a smoother plaster surface. Blue board-also called plasterboard-is resistant to mold and moisture and is coated in blue paper designed to bond with plaster instead of drywall mud. Blue board / plasterboard pricesīlue drywall costs $12 to $16 per panel. Use cement backer board, Hardie board, or a Schluter wall system instead of drywall to waterproof shower walls before tiling. The following table shows the average drywall cost per sheet. Minimum delivery fees of $79 typically apply.īulk drywall costs 10% to 25% less when ordering 34 panels or more.ĭrywall installation costs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot for labor and materials.Ĭosts are based on the wall or ceiling surface square footage, not the floor space square footage.ĭrywall is also called wallboard, sheetrock, gypsum board, and plasterboard.Ĭommon drywall sheet sizes are 4' x 8', 4' x 10', and 4' x 12' for constructing interior walls and ceilings. Used in hospitals and clinics for radiation protection from diagnostic imaging equipment Provides added protection against damage in schools, gymnasiums, and correctional facilitiesĭampens sound for home theaters, bedrooms in noisy areas, or multi-family homes Has a fiberglass outer layer instead of paper for higher mold and rot resistance

Moisture and mold resistance for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and mudroomsĬontains non-combustible fibers that resist fire for up to one hour Used for fire-resistance, soundproofing, and ceilings Most common drywall used for walls and ceilings

Used for repairs, curved walls, or to cover textured walls with a smooth surface

Paperless drywall menards