Where to buy 54 inch wide drywall

Give your interior ceiling construction the protection of a UL classified Type X fire resistance rating.

With a noncombustible (per ASTM E136) dimensionally stable gypsum core, ToughRock® Fireguard X® Stretch 54® Gypsum Board is specifically designed for 9′ (2743 mm) ceilings with a designated fire-resistant rating.1 The use of 54” (1372 mm) wide gypsum board in this application saves labor and time by eliminating the need to use board to fill the gap left from 4′ (1220 mm) wide board. 5/8″ (15.9 mm) ToughRock Fireguard X Stretch 54 Gypsum Board is UL-classified Type X, and has a flame-spread rating of 15 and smoke developed 0 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

1Consult UL Fire Resistance Directory for assembly information.

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Standard drywall comes in 48 inch widths along with 8′, 10′ and 12′ lengths. Now you can also purchase 54 inch widths in 8′, 10′ and 12′ lengths.

Obviously the benefit comes from eliminating an additional joint. Traditional 48 inch drywall would require three pieces, two 48 inch pieces and a 12 inch “rip”. To make matters worse that also means one edge doesn’t have a mud taper which makes it even harder to get a nice smooth joint.

You can also mix and match 48 inch and 54 inch sheets to create 8′-6″ wall heights. This is typically done more on commercial projects that require the drywall to be installed slightly above the finished ceiling height when suspended ceilings are specified.

The other nice benefit of 54 inch drywall sheets is using them on really wide open ceilings. If your house or home has a very open floor plan it’s quite possible that the ceiling may be continuous over 25 to 40 feet. Over a 40 foot long ceiling area you could eliminate an entire joint which results in a nicer, smoother looking ceiling.

Time and Labor Saver

Probably the biggest savings comes from reduced labor which results in a nice money savings. On an average 2,000 sq. ft. home with 9 foot ceilings it’s likely to save a drywall crew as much as 40 man hours or as much as $1,600!

Whether you’re going to hang the drywall yourself or hire a sub-contractor make sure to ask about 54 inch drywall. If your drywall subcontractor hasn’t heard of it before insist that they look into it. Trust me when I tell you he/she will be glad you did.

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Product Overview

• Easi-Lite® Lightweight Gypsum Board makes installation and handling easier
• Easi-Lite gypsum board, is up to 30% lighter than standard gypsum boards and can be used for both interior ceilings and walls in residential and commercial applications
• The lightweight board is easy to score and snap and enables quicker and easier installation, reducing strain and fatigue for the do-it-yourself homeowner or contractor
• Meets or exceeds Canadian Standards

Rated 5 out of 5 by Basement DIY Guy from Great Drywall Board [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was easy to work with due to the light weight and smooth characteristic of the face board. It is great to use on a basement that is over 8 feet tall. Easy to carry two boards at the same time with drywall carriers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Keithd from Good, light drywall [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It did the trick for my ceilings that are 9'4. I'll be able to cover the remaining piece with baseboard while only having to tape one joint.

Rated 5 out of 5 by DaveX from Best for the job Happy with product Need 14s or [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Too heavy for help Must be strong to work with Longer is better

Rated 5 out of 5 by Kento from Paid for and had delivered to site with no issues! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Drywall for new house, no complaints for hangers!!!

Rated 2 out of 5 by Joe W from Careful with delivery Product is good. Delivery left a couple pieces in rough un-useable shape.

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