Drywall for a 400 sq ft basement
Finishing a 400 sq ft basement typically means about 400 sq ft of wall area. Calculator pre-filled below.
Material Totals
4x8 drywall sheets14 sheets
Drywall screws (1-5/8 in coarse)400
Joint compound (5-gal buckets)2 buckets
Paper tape (linear ft)27 ft
One 4x8 sheet = 32 sq ft. 10% waste factor included.
Printable Shopping List
Total area400 sq ft
4x8 drywall sheets (1/2 in)14 sheets
Drywall screws400
Joint compound (5-gal)2 buckets
Paper tape27 ft
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Basement finishing often requires moisture-resistant drywall (green board or paperless board). Check local code - some jurisdictions require fire-rated drywall near mechanicals.