Entropy Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 How many sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 150sqr ft 7 ft walls, 9 x 16ish room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 about 17 sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 honestly taper is gonna have to see how the board is installed to give you a price us rookies can cause them headaches lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 150'ish of floor space. located near Port Perry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parnelly Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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