Tapping and Muding Cost? (NF)

[Entropy]

Got some drywall on the walls and just curious how much, and how, the pros charge for a good mud job.

 

Any insight is appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Entropy

[glen]

How many sheets.

[Gerritt]

Pricing is normally based upon square footage of board.... And there is a big difference... you'll pay more for a small job then a larger one. The more Sqf the lower the price per Sqf.

 

Not sure where you live, as there is a market for decent tapers....but a good taper is worth his weight in gold.

 

G

[Entropy]

150sqr ft 7 ft walls, 9 x 16ish room

[Entropy]

about 17 sheets

[Gerritt]

Pretty small job. Not knowing the layout, I would estimate 400-600..... Not worth it for a professional fulltime taper otherwise.... And if you did find one, this would more then likely be a side job. And would be taped in a weekend, sanded the following weekend..... ( good tapers should barely have to sand at all)

 

Where are you located? If in the Hamilton area I know of a couple of guys that might be willing to offer assistance.

 

G

[John Bacon]

150sqr ft 7 ft walls, 9 x 16ish room

 

Are you talking 150 sq' of floor space or wall space? I think the wall space would be ~350 sq' based on your dimensions and assuming that you need all four walls done.

Edited August 8, 2015 by JohnBacon

[ecmilley]

honestly taper is gonna have to see how the board is installed to give you a price us rookies can cause them headaches lol

[Entropy]

150'ish of floor space. located near Port Perry.

[Sinker]

I have a buddy who is a prò taper. Hes in bowmanville. Im not sure he would be interested, but I could pass along his info if you'd like.

 

Hes also a hardcore fisherman.

 

Pm if your interested. He is an excellent taper, best I know.

 

S.

[Entropy]

Was at a community bon fire this eve, got a lead, will check it out first, if not I will take you up on that sinker.

[Parnelly]

honestly taper is gonna have to see how the board is installed to give you a price us rookies can cause them headaches lol

This ^

 

Unnessary butt joints, improper board installation(flats on walls smaller than 4') and many other things generally brings the price up. I recently taped a place that had 3 to 4 butts per run, could have easily been done with 12' sheets and 1 or 2 less butts per run. Had to charge more for this based on lack of knowledge from the board installers.

 

I find myself taping more and more these days, but am mainly a framer and a boardman. Hate when people call me to tape up a board mess. Generally refuse/turn down jobs because of that.