michaeld48•27d agoMost Upvoted

Just read that the average drywall pro uses about 1,500 screws for a standard 12x12 room

Saw that stat in an old trade magazine at the supply house. Does that sound right to you guys, or do you find you use more or less?

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jackson.faith27d ago

Actually saw a video breakdown on this last week. The guy counted out screws for a 4x8 sheet and then did the math. For a room that size, with sheets on the ceiling and all walls, 1500 is in the ballpark. It really depends on your spacing though, some guys go tighter on the edges. That old magazine stat is probably a decent average.

kelly63827d ago

That number seems way too low for a proper job.

joel_clark3727d ago

Wait, are we talking per hour or per year? I mean if that's the yearly salary, that's insane. That's barely over minimum wage in a lot of places. No way you can live on that.