What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Lorelei?

Green board or purple board covers the Lorelei exterior-foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry areas. Interior Lorelei partition walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” drywall. Legal suites in Lorelei run 5/8” Type X fire-rated ceilings with soundproof board on the party walls. The correct product for every Lorelei surface is locked in at the on-site quote.

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Lorelei?

Moisture-resistant board — green or purple — goes on all Lorelei walls against the exterior foundation and around plumbing and laundry. For Lorelei interior partitions clear of moisture, standard 1/2” drywall is the right product. An Lorelei suite conversion specs fire-rated 5/8” Type X above and soundproof board between. We specify the right product for each Lorelei surface at the on-site quote before we start.

Can you board a basement that was partially started?

All the time. We assess what is already there — whether the board choice is correct for each surface, whether the framing is square enough to board, whether any board needs to come down — and give you a straight price to finish it properly. Boarding over issues is not how we work in Lorelei.

Do you use moisture-resistant board on Lorelei basement walls?

Yes — on every exterior foundation wall, even with a vapour barrier, in your Lorelei basement.

How long does basement drywall take in an Lorelei home?

Timeline depends on scope. We give you a specific timeline at the on-site quote. Most single-room or single-area jobs in Lorelei are complete in one to two days. Larger basement or whole-home jobs take longer and are scoped precisely before we start.

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Lorelei?

In Lorelei basements, foundation-adjacent walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board (green or purple). Standard 1/2” sheets handle the dry interior partitions in Lorelei basements. In Lorelei legal suites we board the ceiling Type X fire-rated and the party walls soundproof. Each Lorelei surface has its product chosen at quote time, before the job begins.

Basement Drywall Lorelei | Basement Dev

Basement drywall in Lorelei boarded, taped and finished right

We finish basements in Lorelei homes — boarding the framing, specifying the right board type for each surface, taping and mudding every joint and corner to Level 4, and leaving the space paint-ready. Lorelei is one of Northwest’s newest communities — most homes are less than ten years old with framed, unfinished basements that homeowners are now ready to develop. We cover Lorelei, East Hills, Applewood and Edmonton and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Legal suite and secondary suite conversions in Lorelei
Lorelei suite-to-main separations built with soundproof board
Level 4 or Level 5 finishing
Bulkheads, soffits, mechanical chases and ceiling work
Exterior Lorelei walls and plumbing zones boarded moisture-resistant
Bulkheads, soffits, mechanical chases and custom ceiling work
Lorelei coverage — we come to you

Why Lorelei homeowners trust Emplastrum for basement drywall

Spec done right

Basement drywall has to meet code as much as look good, and in Lorelei we put the right board on every surface, whether it is a straight development or a legal suite.

Fixed price, on schedule

We do basement drywall across Lorelei and Northwest, 7 days a week. Quotes in Lorelei are free and on-site, the price is fixed, and the job is guaranteed. Not right in Lorelei? We come back and correct it.

Our Lorelei basement drywall process, step by step

Board selection and surface mapping before we pull the first sheet

Basement drywall in Lorelei is not one-product-fits-all. Exterior foundation walls need moisture-resistant board. Walls beside a bathroom or laundry in an Lorelei basement call for moisture-resistant board. Legal suite ceilings need fire-rated. Party walls need soundproof. We walk the Lorelei basement and map every surface before speccing materials — so the order matches the job and inspection brings no surprises.

Boarding, taping and mudding to Level 4 throughout

With the right board on the right surfaces, every seam, corner and fastener head gets taped and mudded to Level 4 — three coats, proper drying, sanded flat. Lorelei basement ceilings usually carry bulkheads, beam wraps and posts that the boarding has to negotiate. All of it gets taped to the same Level 4 standard we hold on Lorelei walls. When we leave the Lorelei basement, it looks consistent from floor to ceiling.

Basement drywall work we do in Lorelei

Finishing the unfinished basement that came with the Lorelei home

The most common basement drywall call in Lorelei is the homeowner who has been in the house for a few years and is finally ready to finish the basement the builder left as framed-and-open. We measure the space, assess the framing, spec the right board for each surface and board, tape and finish the entire basement to Level 4. Lorelei homeowners who wanted a home office, guest bedroom or recreation room get a space that is paint-ready and ready for flooring.

Secondary suite partitions and bedroom additions in Lorelei basements

A number of Lorelei homeowners are converting their unfinished basements to secondary suites or adding a legal bedroom to an existing basement layout. We board the partitions, tape all joints and corners to Level 4, and make sure the board spec is correct for each wall — moisture-resistant where required, fire-rated on the suite ceiling, soundproof on party walls.

What affects the cost of basement drywall in Edmonton?

Linear footage, board type and ceiling complexity in Edmonton basements

The cost of basement drywall in Edmonton comes down to five things: total linear footage of framed wall, ceiling square footage and height, the number of bulkheads, soffits and chases, board type (standard, moisture-resistant or soundproof cost differently), and how much mechanical, plumbing and structural work the walls have to work around. A simple open basement in a 2010s Northwest new build is different from a basement in a 1970s Albany, Athlone, Baranow bungalow with low ceilings and exposed beams. Your Lorelei basement gets measured in person and priced firm before the work begins.

Legal suite requirements and Edmonton basement drywall specs

A legal secondary suite in Edmonton has specific drywall requirements — 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the ceiling between the suite and the floor above, and STC-rated soundproof board on suite walls. Moisture-resistant board is required in bathrooms, laundry and any wall with exterior exposure. We know the Edmonton spec and we board to it — you will not need to call us back to add board before an inspection.

Why Lorelei homeowners call Emplastrum

Fixed price, Level 4 standard, 7 days a week in Lorelei

We give Lorelei homeowners a fixed price at the on-site quote. The number does not change. We tape every joint to Level 4, match every texture precisely and leave the surface paint-ready when we leave.

We cover Lorelei, Albany, Athlone, Baranow and surrounding communities

Free on-site quotes, same-day reply, 7 days a week. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . '.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Basement Drywall in Lorelei

Free quote

We come out to your Lorelei property, take a real look at the basement drywall, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every basement drywall quote in Lorelei starts with an honest, on-site assessment.

Book a day

We pick a day that works for your schedule and show up on time, ready to start the basement drywall in Lorelei. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Lorelei home while we finish the basement drywall to a clean, paint-ready standard. Floors covered, doors sealed off, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've walked the finished basement drywall with us and you're happy with the result in Lorelei. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

FAQ — Basement Drywall Lorelei

Basement Drywall Lorelei: your questions answered

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Lorelei?: Green board or purple board covers the Lorelei exterior-foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry areas. Interior Lorelei partition walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” drywall. Legal suites in Lorelei run 5/8” Type X fire-rated ceilings with soundproof board on the party walls. The correct product for every Lorelei surface is locked in at the on-site quote.
What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Lorelei?: Moisture-resistant board — green or purple — goes on all Lorelei walls against the exterior foundation and around plumbing and laundry. For Lorelei interior partitions clear of moisture, standard 1/2” drywall is the right product. An Lorelei suite conversion specs fire-rated 5/8” Type X above and soundproof board between. We specify the right product for each Lorelei surface at the on-site quote before we start.
Can you board a basement that was partially started?: All the time. We assess what is already there — whether the board choice is correct for each surface, whether the framing is square enough to board, whether any board needs to come down — and give you a straight price to finish it properly. Boarding over issues is not how we work in Lorelei.
Do you use moisture-resistant board on Lorelei basement walls?: Yes — on every exterior foundation wall, even with a vapour barrier, in your Lorelei basement.
How long does basement drywall take in an Lorelei home?: Timeline depends on scope. We give you a specific timeline at the on-site quote. Most single-room or single-area jobs in Lorelei are complete in one to two days. Larger basement or whole-home jobs take longer and are scoped precisely before we start.
What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Lorelei?: In Lorelei basements, foundation-adjacent walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board (green or purple). Standard 1/2” sheets handle the dry interior partitions in Lorelei basements. In Lorelei legal suites we board the ceiling Type X fire-rated and the party walls soundproof. Each Lorelei surface has its product chosen at quote time, before the job begins.

📐 Plan Your Project

Estimate Your Drywall Materials

📐 Materials Calculator

How much do you need?

Enter your room size for a quick materials estimate.

Room length (ft)Room width (ft)Ceiling height (ft)Number of rooms Include ceilingSheet sizeCoats of paint

Estimate only — rounded up, based on standard coverage rates (drywall +10% waste; paint ~350 sq ft per gallon per coat). Confirm quantities before buying.

Rather we handle it? Get a free estimate →

Basement Drywall Lorelei

Basement drywall in Lorelei boarded, taped and finished right