Basic
$3.61 – $4.35 per linear ft
Galvanized metal corner bead nailed to the corner, three coats of joint compound feathered out
How Much Does Install Drywall Corner Bead Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install Drywall Corner Bead: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Drywall Corner Bead in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $4.25 to $5.12 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Drywall Corner Bead in Washington, District of Columbia
$4.25 – $5.12
per linear ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install drywall corner bead.
National average: $4.06 – $4.89 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.25 – $5.12 per linear ft
Paper-faced metal corner bead set in compound for crack resistance, three coats feathered and sanded
Premium
$5.31 – $6.40 per linear ft
Heavy-gauge paper-faced metal corner bead set in compound, crisp straight corner, three coats sanded smooth
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.92 – $2.31 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.48 – $1.78 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.51 – $0.62 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.34 – $0.41 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.83-$2.20 per linear foot)
- Labor ($1.42-$1.71 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4.06-$4.89 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.06-$4.89 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Drywall Corner Bead, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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