Basic
$2.80 – $6.39 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 Omaha, Nebraska?
Install gypsum lath (rock lath/blueboard) on framing with a plaster base or veneer coat, per sq ft of wall.
Install Gypsum Lath in Omaha, Nebraska typically costs $3.29 to $7.52 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 Omaha, Nebraska
$3.29 – $7.52
per sq ftPrices in Omaha are 6.0% lower than the national average for install gypsum lath.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.29 – $7.52 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath, fiberglass mesh-taped joints, two-coat veneer plaster troweled smooth
Premium
$4.11 – $9.40 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 Omaha
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.48 – $3.39 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.16 – $2.63 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.39 – $0.90 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.26 – $0.59 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Omaha local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Omaha, Nebraska
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
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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