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How Much Does It Cost To Texture Drywall?

Typical range: $479-$580

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Cost to Skim Coat Walls

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to texture drywall starts at $0.96-$1.16 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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What you can expect
Range per square foot:$0.96$1.16
Range for this type of project:$479$580
Estimate: $529
Textured Surface Labor, Basic
5
hours
$284$345
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Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project. Drywall will be lightly sanded, texturing compound mixed, and uniformly rolled and finished. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Textured Surface Job Supplies
534
square feet
$165$188
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Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Textured Surface Equipment Allowance
1
job
$29$47
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Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include taping tools, and a 115V, 50-plus PSI automatic texture sprayer with compressor. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Optional Services
Option: Prime And Paint Patched Surface
65
hours
$1,979$4,820
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Patches over 10 SF will be leveled and smoothed. One coat of primer will be rolled or brushed on, and two coats of color- and sheen-matched paint will be blended along the patch's outer perimeter.
Standard services
Textured Surface Labor, Basic
$284 -$345
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5
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete project. Drywall will be lightly sanded, texturing compound mixed, and uniformly rolled and finished. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
Textured Surface Job Supplies
$165 -$188
arrow_drop_down
534
square feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Textured Surface Equipment Allowance
$29 -$47
arrow_drop_down
1
job
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include taping tools, and a 115V, 50-plus PSI automatic texture sprayer with compressor. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Optional Services
Option: Prime And Paint Patched Surface
$1,979 -$4,820
arrow_drop_down
65
hours
Patches over 10 SF will be leveled and smoothed. One coat of primer will be rolled or brushed on, and two coats of color- and sheen-matched paint will be blended along the patch's outer perimeter.
What you can expect
Range per square foot:
$1 - $1
Range for this type of project:
$479 - $580
Estimate:
$529
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$529

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$497 -$602
YOUR ESTIMATE

Texture Drywall: national average cost

The national average materials cost to texture drywall is $0.34 per square foot, with a range between $0.32 to $0.37. The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $1.10, coming in between $0.99 to $1.20. A typical 500 square foot project costs $549.28, with a range of $496.79 to $601.77. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
cost to texture drywall
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot$0.34
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 500 square foot$549.28
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 500 square foot$496.79 - $601.77
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