Drywall Estimate Calculator, Excel and Google Sheets: Sheets, Mud, Tape, Screws, Hang and Finish Labor

Enter rooms once. Get sheets by size, mud, tape, screws and corner bead, hang and finish labor by level of finish, and a marked-up price.

What it does
• Enter up to 40 rooms with wall height, openings to deduct, ceiling yes or no, sheet option, finish level and corner bead LF.
• Rounds sheets up per room with your waste %.
• Figures boxes of mud, rolls of tape, boxes of screws and sticks of corner bead from ratios you can edit.
• Hang labor per sheet and finish labor per sq ft with a multiplier for each finish level.
• Shows materials, labor and fees, markup and the estimate total.

What's inside
One ZIP file (KitgridStudio-11-drywall-estimate.zip) with:
• KitgridStudio-11-drywall-estimate.xlsx for Microsoft Excel
• KitgridStudio-11-drywall-estimate-GoogleSheets.xlsx for Google Sheets
• KitgridStudio-11-drywall-estimate-HowTo.pdf: setup steps, the cells you edit, and how to open the kit in Google Sheets
• KitgridStudio-License.pdf: your license terms
• KitgridStudio-Download-Instructions.pdf: how to download and open the files

Tabs in the workbook
• Start Here: 5 setup steps and the exact cells you fill in.
• Settings: job details; sheet options and prices (4x8, 4x10, 4x12, moisture-resistant, 5/8 in., plus a blank row); finish level multipliers; waste and material ratios; labor rates, delivery fee and markup.
• Rooms: 40 rows with board sq ft, sheets, board cost, labor and room cost, plus a Check column.
• Estimate: scope, board by sheet option, finishing materials and fasteners, labor and fees, price and three client note lines. Printable.

Sample data: A multi-room hang and finish job with mixed sheet sizes. Type over it with your own numbers.

Tested before release
Both files were tested with the sample data in Excel (Excel for the web) and Google Sheets: all 16 expected results matched (totals, single rows, blank rows, cross-sheet values and percentages, each worked out separately), with no formula errors across 481 formulas.
No macros, no add-ins, no external links. Input cells are blue text on light amber. In the Excel file, formula cells are locked with no password so they don't get typed over by accident.

Who it's for
Drywall hangers, finishers and drywall contractors.

Not the right fit if
You need a board layout drawing or a framing takeoff.

Works with
Tested in Excel for the web and Google Sheets. Uses standard functions that work in Excel 2016 and newer.
• Excel on the web (free Microsoft account): Yes
• Google Sheets (free Google account): Yes. Upload the Google Sheets file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets
• Excel or Google Sheets phone and tablet apps: Opens and edits. Setup and printing are easier on a computer
• Apple Numbers: Not supported. It may open the file, but some formulas and formatting may not carry over
• LibreOffice: Not tested

How delivery works
• Instant digital download. Nothing ships.
• After checkout, go to Your account, then Purchases, then Download Files. Use a browser on a computer or phone; the Etsy app can't download files.
• You get one ZIP file (KitgridStudio-11-drywall-estimate.zip). Unzip it: on Windows, right-click it and choose Extract All. On a Mac, double-click it.
• Inside: the Excel file, the Google Sheets file, the how-to PDF, the license PDF and the download instructions PDF.
• For Google Sheets, upload the GoogleSheets.xlsx file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets.
• In Excel, if a yellow PROTECTED VIEW bar appears, click Enable Editing. Excel does this for every downloaded file.

FAQ
Q: Can I rename the finish levels?
A: Yes. The names and multipliers on Settings are labels you can change to match your proposal terms.

Q: How are mud, tape and screws figured?
A: From total sheets, using the ratios on Settings. Corner bead comes from the LF you enter per room.

Q: Can I mix sheet sizes on one job?
A: Yes. Pick a sheet option per room. The Estimate totals sheets by option.

Q: Does it work on a Mac or in Google Sheets?
A: Use the Google Sheets version in any browser, or open the Excel file in Excel on the web. Tested in Excel for the web and Google Sheets. Uses standard functions that work in Excel 2016 and newer. Apple Numbers is not supported.

Q: Can I change the rates, categories and layout?
A: Yes. Rates and defaults sit on the Settings sheet and are examples only, so set them to match your suppliers, crew and market. To change a formula or the layout in Excel, use Review, then Unprotect Sheet (there is no password).

Save with a bundle
This kit is also in the Drywall Contractor Bundle, together with: Job Cost Tracker; Change Order Log and Form; Overhead, Markup and Break-Even Calculator. All 20 kits are in the Complete 20-Kit Library. See the Bundles section of our shop.

License: one business. Use the kit for your own business's work, on any devices your business controls, and let your own staff use it. Change it however you like. Do not resell it, share the files outside your business, or upload them to any template site. The estimates, invoices and reports you make with it are yours. Full terms are in KitgridStudio-License.pdf.

This is a calculation tool. It is not tax, legal, accounting or engineering advice. Sample data and default rates are examples only. Check your numbers.

How this was made: Designed and tested by Kitgrid Studio with the help of AI tools. AI tools helped draft the formulas, sheet layout and instructions. Every kit is tested with sample data in Excel and Google Sheets before release.

Questions before you buy, or a file that won't open? Send us a message on Etsy. We reply within 2 business days, usually sooner. Digital files can't be returned, but if a file doesn't work as described, we'll fix it or help you get it working.

Version 1.0, 9/2026