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.
you got it.....pay by the sheet....never heard of someone taking out openings...…..bob
