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When drywalling your basement, there is a little more to take into account than if you were to replace drywall in a room. You need to first frame, add electrical outlets, insulation, and THEN you can hang the drywall.
The cost of the drywall component when finishing a basement is around $1.50 – $4 per square foot. The average cost for drywalling a basement, including all finishing services such as framing, insulation, and electrical, is between $3,000 – $30,000. For basement projects, estimate basement drywall costs including framing and insulation.
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The average cost to drywall a basement
The average cost to drywall a basement stands at around $2 per square foot or between $2,500 – $8,000 depending on the size of the basement. Finishing the basement will cost you anywhere from $6 to $25 per square foot.
Expect to spend anywhere from $4,375 – $7,500 on drywall installation and around $8,000 – $31,250 for the basement finishes. The total will depend on the materials you choose.
Labor cost to hang and finish drywall
Most contractors charge between $50 to $90 per hour for the job. In terms of square feet, the labor costs to finish your basement drywall will mainly depend on the finish level.
There are generally six levels of drywall finish, all different depending on the work input required, I.e.,
Level 0 – Costs anywhere from $0.20 – $0.60 per square foot for labor. In this level, the drywall is unfinished and only screwed to the studs.
Level 1 – Cost ranges from $0.60 – $1.40 per square foot on labor based on your basement’s size. For this finish, the drywall has no joint compound, but the seams are done.
Level 2 – Labor costs start at around $0.70 – $1.40 per square foot. Drywall in this level is taped, mudded and hung, and skimmed with the joint compound.
Level 3 – The costs for this are around $0.80 – $1.75 per square foot for labor. The drywall is fully covered with two coats of joint compound and is lightly sanded.
Level 4 – labor costs range from $0.80 – $2 per square foot. Drywall under this finish is sanded till smooth, primed, and even painted with a coat of flat paint.
Level 5 – Costs range from $1 – $2.50 per square foot. It’s the highest level of finish, and it’s what’s popular in most homes. The finish is very glossy and barely has any imperfection.
Is there special drywall for basements?
Not really! However, numerous drywalls are designed with moisture-resistant features that make them perfect for a basement.
Some manufacturers call this the basement board, but the key thing is that the drywall protects your basement from moisture damage.
Average cost to frame a basement
The average cost of framing your basement starts at around $0.80 – $1.50 for the material costs and approximately $2.40 – $5 when complete with drywall. For a standard 500 square-foot basement, you can spend as low as $1,000 to $2,500.
The actual costs you’ll pay will depend on the size of your basement, its conditions, and the finish option you prefer.
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