Basic
$3.42 – $7.82 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath screwed to framing, mesh-taped joints, single veneer plaster coat troweled smooth
How Much Does Install Gypsum Lath Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install gypsum lath (rock lath/blueboard) on framing with a plaster base or veneer coat, per sq ft of wall.
Install Gypsum Lath in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $4.03 to $9.20 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Gypsum Lath in Chicago, Illinois
$4.03 – $9.20
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install gypsum lath.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.03 – $9.20 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath, fiberglass mesh-taped joints, two-coat veneer plaster troweled smooth
Premium
$5.03 – $12 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath, mesh-taped joints, metal corner beads, two-coat veneer plaster hard-troweled to a dense smooth finish
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.68 – $3.86 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.60 – $3.64 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.45 – $1.03 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.30 – $0.67 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.57-$3.61 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.23-$2.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.42-$0.96 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.28-$0.63 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- CountBricks: Plaster Cost per Square Foot, countbricks.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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