Basic
$1.32 – $2.89 per sq ft
1/2 in. standard gypsum board on walls and ceilings, paper tape and all-purpose compound, Level 4 finish ready for primer

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Hang, tape and finish 1/2 in. gypsum board (Level 4) on walls and ceilings, per sq ft of board.
Install Gypsum Board in Arlington, Texas typically costs $1.55 to $3.40 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for install gypsum board.
National average: $1.60 – $3.50 per sq ft
$1.32 – $2.89 per sq ft
1/2 in. standard gypsum board on walls and ceilings, paper tape and all-purpose compound, Level 4 finish ready for primer
$1.55 – $3.40 per sq ft
1/2 in. lightweight board on walls, 1/2 in. sag-resistant board on ceilings, paper tape, metal corner bead, Level 4 finish
$1.94 – $4.25 per sq ft
1/2 in. lightweight board with sag-resistant ceilings and moisture-resistant board in wet areas, paper-faced metal bead, Level 4 finish
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.74 – $1.62 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.48 – $1.05 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.20 – $0.43 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.13 – $0.30 | sq ft |
Close-up of a gypsum board face with screw heads and a tapered seam
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Arlington run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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