I'm in the process of removing the ceiling drywall in my 950 sq ft home due to asbestos issues and planning to install new drywall, followed by floating, taping, priming, and painting. The house will be empty, so I'm curious about how long the entire process might realistically take. I've received a lot of varying estimates, ranging from just a few days to over a week, and I'm looking for some clarity on what to expect.
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It really depends on how many people you've got on the job. I saw a team of 3 finish hanging drywall in about 7 hours for a larger space, and then it took a couple of trips over the next week to finish up. If you're already removing the old ceiling, you could probably get everything done within 3 days with a solid crew—assuming they’re professionals. Just be cautious if anyone estimates shorter timelines than that, as they might not be experienced enough.
I'm going to throw out a week as a good estimate. If the ceiling's already prepped, the hanging might be quick, but keep in mind the finishing is what takes longer, especially with drying times for coats of paint. Factor in touch-ups too; it's time-consuming if you want it to look good. Also, having no clutter helps speed things up a lot, so try to clear everything out if you can.
Totally agree! The mess of a house can really slow down contractors. Just make sure to plan for delays and give them a reasonable timeline.
If you're inexperienced with sheetrock, you might want to hire professionals. They can wrap up the job way faster and save you a lot of headache. From my experience, a skilled crew can put up drywall in about a day if everything's prepped. Just keep in mind that finishing can take a few more days, especially when it comes to sanding and painting. Most pros will give you a 3 to 5-day estimate after the hanging is done, including painting time.
That sounds about right! I've had crews take a week in total, but if you have a good team working, 3 days for hanging and initial finish is definitely achievable.
Agreed! If it's prepped, 3 days seems reasonable. But if they're rushing, that could lead to problems down the line, especially with mudding and sanding.