How Much Drywall for a 12×18 Basement?

The answer

8 sheets

For a 12×18 ft basement, with 10% overage included. Estimated cost: $120 at US national average pricing.

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How we calculated this

1. Area: 12 × 18 = 216 sq ft
2. Convert + overage: Add 10% for waste → 8 sheets
3. Cost: 8 × $15.00 ≈ $120

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