Drywall for a 10 × 10 room
Short answer
A 10 × 10 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling has about 420 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling) — roughly 15 sheets of 4×8. Installed with materials and labor that runs about $845–$1,802 at standard finish.
Sheets (4×8)
15
Installed cost
$845–$1,802
Drywall area
420 sq ft
Joint compound
2 boxes
Drywalling a 10 × 10 room
A 10 × 10 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling has about 420 sq ft of drywall across the walls and ceiling — roughly 15 sheets of 4×8 with 10% waste, plus about 2 boxes of joint compound and 525 ft of tape. Installed at standard finish, plan on about $845–$1,802 including labor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much drywall do I need for a 10 × 10 room?
A 10 × 10 ft room with an 8-ft ceiling is about 420 sq ft of drywall (walls + ceiling), which is roughly 15 sheets of 4×8 including 10% waste — plus about 2 boxes of joint compound and 525 ft of tape.
How much does it cost to drywall a 10 × 10 room?
About $845–$1,802 installed at standard finish — materials ($215–$332) plus labor. Ceilings, higher finish levels (Level 5), and texture add to that.
How many drywall sheets are in a 10 × 10 room?
Roughly 15 sheets of 4×8 (32 sq ft each) after 10% waste. Using 4×12 sheets cuts the count and the number of seams to tape.