How long should it take an 'experienced' handyman to install drywall?

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: DaTT
To hang the 4 sheets of board will take maybe 20-30 minutes. Taping will be done in maybe 15 minutes (include mixing the compund add another 10...to be generous). First coat should also be like 20 minutes, second coat 20 minutes, final sanding will also be like 20 minutes.

I do this for a living BTW.

all the drywalls in my 15yr old house are cracked at the tape. how do i fix? THX

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: edprush
How long should it take an 'experienced' handyman to install drywall to a studded wall? (install includes nailing, taping, and putty/compound -- no painting).

The wall is 16' wide by 7.5' tall.

I'm just trying to figure out how much this may cost me if the guy charges $30/hour.

don't use nails; use drywall screws.

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: shamrock1313

Originally posted by: edprush
How long should it take an 'experienced' handyman to install drywall to a studded wall? (install includes nailing, taping, and putty/compound -- no painting).

The wall is 16' wide by 7.5' tall.

I'm just trying to figure out how much this may cost me if the guy charges $30/hour.

My brother (27) and I (17) put up drywall in out whole basement which is very large. It took us about 2 days with about 6 hours of work each day. First time ever doing that, too.

How did it look/work out? Decent?

 

[edprush]

Maybe I (the OP) can to the following day(s) sanding.(?)

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: edprush
How long should it take an 'experienced' handyman to install drywall to a studded wall? (install includes nailing, taping, and putty/compound -- no painting).

The wall is 16' wide by 7.5' tall.

I'm just trying to figure out how much this may cost me if the guy charges $30/hour.

don't use nails; use drywall screws.

GOD YES!!!! The cheap azz builders that built my girls house used nails and NOW 4-5 years later I am having to go back and fix all the nails that are working their way out. Let alone all the other stuff they save a dollar or 2 on. :|

Coarse drywall screws FTW

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby
If you pay them by the hour, they're not going to be in much of a hurry.

Yeah know shat! Get a quote of one lump sum payment and if they go over tough shat..


Ausm