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Garage Drywall Installation in Ocala
Garage drywall runs $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot, and a typical one-car or two-car garage comes in between $1,900 and $3,400 all in. That range covers hanging the board, taping and mudding every seam, and a basic finish ready for paint. Garages often need fire-rated Type X board on the wall shared with the house, which runs $2.75 to $4.25 per square foot.
A lot of garages in Ocala sit unfinished with exposed studs, which is fine until someone wants to convert the space into a workshop, gym, or extra storage with a finished look. The framing is usually already there, which keeps the job to hanging, taping, and finishing instead of a full build-out.
What's Different About a Garage Install
Garages have a few requirements houses don't. The wall between the garage and any living space has to use fire-rated Type X board by code in most cases, since it slows a fire from spreading into the house. Garage ceilings under living space usually need the same fire rating. We also account for exposed framing, electrical panels, and garage door track when we measure and plan the hang.
Framing, Board, and Finish
We measure the full wall and ceiling area, order board to match code requirements for each wall, and hang starting at the ceiling line down. Screw spacing and corner bead go in before taping. Garage finish level is usually a step down from a living room — a smooth, paintable surface, not necessarily a Level 5 skim finish, which keeps cost on the lower end of the range unless you want a higher finish.
What Changes the Price
Square footage is the main driver, same as any room. Garages with fire-rated requirements on shared walls cost more per square foot than a standalone garage. Insulation, if you're adding it before board goes up, is a separate line item. A garage converted into a finished room with outlets, texture, and paint-ready walls runs toward the top of the $1,900 to $3,400 range; a basic hang-and-finish for storage runs toward the bottom.
What to Expect
A standard one-car or two-car garage usually takes two to four days from hang through final sanding, depending on finish level and whether fire-rated board is required on any wall. We handle the dust with floor covering and containment where it meets the house, and we clean up before we leave.
Questions
Any wall or ceiling shared with living space in the house typically needs fire-rated Type X board. A detached garage or a wall that only faces the outside or the yard usually doesn't need the fire rating. We'll check your layout during the estimate.
Yes. We hang and finish the walls to a paintable surface, and we can add moisture-resistant board if the space will see humidity from equipment or a garage door left open often.
Insulation isn't required for drywall to go up, but it's worth doing first if you want the garage comfortable for a workshop or gym. We can coordinate the schedule so insulation goes in right before we hang.
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