Garage Drywall in Mishawaka, IN
Mishawaka Prime Drywall hangs garage drywall on the house side of an attached garage, on ceilings under bedrooms and bonus rooms, and across whole garages being finished as a shop. Board thickness follows whatever sits on the other side of each surface. We cover Mishawaka, Granger, Osceola, Edwardsburg, Elkhart and Wakarusa.
Request a quote
Tell us which room and what the damage looks like, and we will phone you.
There are about 126 freezing nights a year in Mishawaka, so keeping the garage warm is necessary because taping compound takes 24 hours to dry at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a heater during the taping and mudding days to ensure everything dries properly and comes out good in the end of the job.
- Board picked by what is above the garage
- Type X screwed every 6 inches overhead
- Bottom edge held off the wet slab
- Openings in the fire wall sealed shut
- Finish level agreed before the first coat
Estimate your garage drywall
Typical prices per square foot for Mishawaka jobs, from the source below. Your quote follows a look at the job.
| Type | Per square foot |
|---|---|
| Walls | $2 to $3 |
| Ceiling | $3 to $4 |
$1,476 to $1,752
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| Two-car garage, national | $1,000 to $3,900 |
|---|---|
| Hanging wall board | $2.46 to $2.92/sq ft |
| Ceiling board | $3.00 to $3.61/sq ft |
| Wall shared with the house | 1/2-inch gypsum or more, garage side |
| Ceiling under a bedroom | 5/8-inch Type X, screws 6 in. apart |
| Type X rating | One hour or more, as tested |
Where Garage Drywall Goes
Code asks for different board on each surface of an attached garage, depending on what is on the other side of it.
The Wall Shared With the House
Any wall backing onto the house should have at least half-inch gypsum on the garage side, so this can slow the fire. Bare studs here have no separation, nor does wood paneling in this case.
Ceilings Under a Bedroom
A bedroom or bonus room above calls for fire rated drywall, 5/8-inch Type X, hung across the joists with screws every 6 inches. Glass fibers in its core hold the sheet together in a fire. Plain board has none.
Beams and Posts Holding the Room Up
A beam and posts in the garage hold up a bedroom, so the beam and the posts need to have the proper drywall on them, so in case of fire, it has a slow burn time.
Ceilings Under the Attic
Under an attic alone, half-inch board meets the separation rule. Insulation laid on top rules out thin 3/8-inch board, and a ceiling getting water-based texture at 24-inch framing moves up to 5/8-inch or a half-inch sag-resistant sheet.
Pipes and Wires Through the Fire Wall
A dryer vent, a new outlet or a car door can each leave a hole in the separation. Each one gets sealed or patched to the wall's thickness, and an opening through a Type X ceiling gets a firestop product listed for that use.
How a Garage Gets Drywalled
- Check what is above. A bedroom or an attic over the garage decides the ceiling board before any is ordered.
- Insulate the outside walls. If the garage will ever be heated, batts go in before the board, since opening the wall later costs more than doing it now.
- Ceiling before walls. The ceiling sheets go up first, across the joists, so the wall sheets hold up their edges.
- Keep the bottom edge up. Wall board stops about half an inch above the slab, where meltwater off the cars collects all winter.
- Tape to the level agreed. The finish level is written into the quote before the first coat, so nobody argues about it after.
Taped Only or Ready for Paint?
A sheetrock job in a garage that only holds cars and is not a living space can get by with taping the joints only, which is the cheapest way to finish it. Two more coats and sanding the walls would be recommended if you wanted to paint the sheetrock evenly.
Decide before the first coat, since the quote changes with it.
Finish Now or Wait for Heat?
The 24-hour drying time assumes 70% humidity as well as 70 degrees, and a cold garage stretches it. Hanging the board can go ahead in any month.
How Much Does Garage Drywall Cost in Mishawaka?
Drywall for a two-car garage usually runs $1,000 to $3,900, depending on how much gets hung and how far it is finished. In zip 46544, hanging wall board runs $2.46 to $2.92 per sq ft and ceiling board $3.00 to $3.61.
| Job | Mishawaka range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Whole two-car garage | $1,000 to $3,900 | National |
| Wall board, 500 sq ft | $1,229 to $1,460 | $2.46 to $2.92 per sq ft |
| Ceiling, 24 by 24 ft garage | $1,728 to $2,079 | 576 sq ft at $3.00 to $3.61 |
| Taping joints, 500 lin ft | $685 to $828 | $1.37 to $1.66 per lin ft |
Rows are for zip 46544 as of September 2026, except the first, a national 2026 figure. Hanging rows leave out taping, and no row prices Type X on its own.
What moves the price
- What is above. A bedroom overhead means Type X and tighter screw spacing on the ceiling.
- Finish level. Tape only is the cheapest. Paint-ready walls add two coats and sanding.
- The door track and opener. Board has to be cut around them, which slows the ceiling.
- Insulation. Batts in the walls or above the ceiling go in first and carry their own cost.
- The season. A heater for the taping days adds time in a cold month.
Get a quote on your garage drywall
Send a line about the damaged room, a rough size and whether it is a rental or your own home. We call back with a price range and what would move it.
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Garage Drywall FAQs
Can I use plywood or OSB instead of drywall in my garage?
If there is a living space above the ceiling in the garage, then gypsum drywall is required. Plywood or OSB can be placed over the gypsum.
Does garage drywall need to be moisture-resistant?
A moisture-resistant board is recommended for garage drywall. Cars are parked in the garage with snow melting off them. Be sure to keep the bottom edge a minimum of a half inch up off any floor.
How long does it take to drywall a garage?
Hanging 500 square feet of drywall averages about 8.5 hours. Most time comes from taping and mud compound, which takes several days, as every coat needs to dry.
Can I hang the walls myself and hire out the ceiling?
You can. The ceiling is much more difficult than the walls, and Type X sheets are heavier than the wall sheets of sheetrock. Once the ceiling is up, the walls can be pretty simple to put up yourself.
How long does Type X drywall hold back a fire?
Type-X drywall holds back a fire for at least one hour, as tested. The lab rates a whole wall build, board plus studs and screws, not the sheet alone. Proper screw spacing is part of how the test worked out.
Is it worth drywalling a garage?
The residential code for Indiana would have to be followed when a wall getting sheetrocked is going up against a living space wall, and also on a ceiling that is below a bedroom. Everything else is the owner's choice.
Request a quote
Faster by phone: (574) 319-7633. Or describe the wall here and we will call you.