square foot cost to tape drywall
1 The job itself is going to vary depending on the finish and texture for which you are looking. 2  On average, expect to pay a professional anywhere from $0.35 to $0.80 per square foot to tape and finish the drywall job.3  This price is not going to include the paint or primer. The job itself is going to vary depending on the finish and texture for which you are looking. 2  On average, expect to pay a professional anywhere from $0.35 to $0.80 per square foot to tape and finish the drywall job.