Basic
$3.03 – $6.93 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 Providence, Rhode Island typically costs $3.57 to $8.15 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 Providence are 4.0% higher than the national average for install gypsum lath.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
$3.03 – $6.93 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath screwed to framing, mesh-taped joints, single veneer plaster coat troweled smooth
$3.57 – $8.15 per sq ft
1/2 in. gypsum lath, fiberglass mesh-taped joints, two-coat veneer plaster troweled smooth
$4.46 – $10 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 | $1.52 – $3.50 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.37 – $3.11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.41 – $0.93 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.27 – $0.61 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Providence run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install gypsum lath contractors in Providence for personalized quotes based on your specific project.