Drywall Mud Calculator

Calculate how much joint compound and tape you need for drywall finishing based on sheet count and joint types.

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Drywall finish levels range from 0 (unfinished) to 5 (skim coat). Level 4 is standard for most painted walls. Each 4x8 sheet creates about 12 linear feet of joints. Budget about 0.085 gallons of mud per sq ft of drywall at Level 4. Three coats of mud are applied: tape coat, fill coat, finish coat.