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    Jul 5, 2011, 08:52 AM
    Going rate for finishing drywall
    We live in NW Pennsylvania and have a small cape cod house (total 1200 sq ft.). We have had the second-floor walls and ceiling drywalled. How much should it cost to finish it so that it is in 'ready to paint' condition?
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    Jul 5, 2011, 09:07 AM

    Rates vary and this could be done by a handyman. Why not ask the folks who hung your drywall or get 3 bids.
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    Jul 5, 2011, 10:16 AM
    I just had 2 jobs done for $.14 a square foot surface area, taped, mudded(2X), power sanded, ready for paint. Roughly $200 walls and ceilings of a second floor bedroom, hall and stairwell.
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    Jul 5, 2011, 05:32 PM
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    Thanks for your response. It helps! At least now we can try to get some parameters for the cost for the job.
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    Jul 5, 2011, 05:38 PM
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    We have asked the man who hung it. His bid seemed high to us but had nothing to base it on. We have another bid coming within a few days. Thanks for your response. We used your suggestion.
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    Jul 5, 2011, 05:54 PM

    3 bids are always best, I do that whenever I can. Good luck

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