How Do You Estimate Drywall Needed For A Bathroom Remodel?
Estimating the amount of drywall needed for a bathroom remodel is an important step to the remodeling process. Having the correct amount of drywall on hand will save time going back to the store, which cuts down on your overall remodel time. You don’t have to be a math genius to calculate a drywall estimate, just have a calculator on hand to do the math. Measure the width of each wall in the bathroom. Have an assistant help you with the measuring tape and a level to make certain that the measurements are accurate. Write each of the measurements down. Add all of the wall widths together to determine the perimeter of the bathroom. Round the number up to the closest foot. Multiply this number by .oo5 to account for waste. Add the amount of waste to the perimeter of the room. Divide the perimeter plus the waste, by four. The number you get will be the amount of 4 by 8 foot drywall boards you need to purchase for your bathroom remodel. Take into consideration windows and doors. Subtract one
