Basic
$2.85 – $6.50 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath screwed to framing, mesh-taped joints, single veneer plaster coat troweled smooth
Install gypsum lath (rock lath/blueboard) on framing with a plaster base or veneer coat, per sq ft of wall.
Install Gypsum Lath in Colorado Springs, Colorado typically costs $3.35 to $7.65 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 Colorado Springs are 4.0% lower than the national average for install gypsum lath.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
$2.85 – $6.50 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath screwed to framing, mesh-taped joints, single veneer plaster coat troweled smooth
$3.35 – $7.65 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath, fiberglass mesh-taped joints, two-coat veneer plaster troweled smooth
$4.18 – $9.57 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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.51 – $3.47 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.17 – $2.66 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.40 – $0.92 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.27 – $0.60 | sq ft |
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