Yes, some use a multiplayer to get the footage needed.
Hangers do not charge by the square foot of wall/ ceiling, they charge by the number of sheets X 48 for 12 footers, X 32 for eight footers. Yes you pay for the waste.
Example: if a ceiling is 11 X 11 = 121 sq ft, the hanger is going to charge you for 3. 4 X 12 sheets or 3 X 48 or 144 sq ft.
When using the multiplier he will get an accurate count on the number of 4 X 12 sheets and that is what he bases his price on.
The taper usually asks “how many sheets” and prices on that number. Tapers often add $$ for corner bead, some as much as $10 per stick.
The smaller the job, the higher the cost per sq foot. Most really small jobs are by the hour.
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