Help: Garage Drywalling Material/Labor Estimation??

tenorplayer23 · 10-27-09, 11:24

Have a 3-car garage (figure 24' x 36' or so). One wall is the fire barrier with the house/drywalled, insulated obviously & primed. The balance is unfinished, 2" x 4" studded walls, 1 large garage door and one single car garage door. Wall height is 9'. Ceiling will remain unfinished for now.

I desire insulation (assume fiberglass bats w/vapor barrier) & drywalling, plus basic tape/finishing for primer coat. Final painting to be done later.

What should I use as the approx. cost per sq. ft. (or "sheet"....or whatever metric) for MATERIALS & INSTALLATION?? One current estimate is ~$1300 total, including trimming out one window, plus installing 3 more electrical outlets.

Any estimates.........either local or otherwise??

Thanks in advance.

See ya.

PS - Any better material choices besides drywall........I've seen plastic/laminate surfaces grooved for shelves/cabinet attachment, et.al. Not sure of the brand names.

tenorplayer23 · 10-28-09, 12:07

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salty · 10-28-09, 12:54

Depending on building codes you might be able to get away with just insulation and vapor barrier on the rest, which you could do your self. I did my, 24x24 for $650.

Also as stated, some codes allow plywood walls after the fire guard, plywood would be a better option in many regards.

Showroom Shine · 10-28-09, 03:07

I have a 2 car garage and mine was the same way. Wifey and I thought about dry wall too. Then I thought of all the taping,spackeling,and sanding.Not to mention the dust.So we decided to use a middle grade paneling. We put in the insulation,I rented a compressor and nail gun. Worked out real good. No painting,sanding,taping,or dust. Give paneling a thought! This was 14 years ago when my home was built. Have not had to paint either!

dave40co · 10-28-09, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Showroom Shine

I have a 2 car garage and mine was the same way. Wifey and I thought about dry wall too. Then I thought of all the taping,spackeling,and sanding.Not to mention the dust.So we decided to use a middle grade paneling. We put in the insulation,I rented a compressor and nail gun. Worked out real good. No painting,sanding,taping,or dust. Give paneling a thought! This was 14 years ago when my home was built. Have not had to paint either!

Great idea! Drywall is not as durable as a nice thick piece of wood. Less mess and easier to hang too.

tenorplayer23 · 10-28-09, 04:20

Wood, paneling are interesting alternatives.

Also, has anybody ever used one of the plastic or laminate systems? Thought that might be even lower maintenance, plus have the advantage of the system's grooved mounting for shelves/cabinets, etc..

Thx.

See ya.

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Originally Posted by dave40co

Great idea! Drywall is not as durable as a nice thick piece of wood. Less mess and easier to hang too.

chefwong · 10-28-09, 07:12

I'd stick with DW versus wood....

Is noise a concern.

DW will be better at noise.

Do you plan to paint ?
DW will take it better.

If not paint, I would do OSB as a wood application.

If you think you may take it to the next level someday....as in tile 1/4 up, dw has less movement than wood for tile.

Lotsa choices. Just pros cons to each.

**Frank** · 10-28-09, 07:23

22' x 24'

I think I paid close to $1000, but that was the complete package.

Drywall, insulation, new attic ladder (aluminum), paint, lighting, epoxy, additional electrical work (220 plug), garage door opener,