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

Moisture-resistant board covers the Capilano foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry zones. Standard 1/2” board on dry Capilano interior walls. The Capilano suite build: fire-rated 5/8” Type X ceiling, soundproofed party walls. We lock the Capilano board spec per surface at quote time.

Do you board legal suites to spec?

Yes — 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated board on suite ceilings and soundproof board on party walls, to the City of Edmonton suite spec.

Do you serve Capilano on weekends?

Yes — we cover Capilano and surrounding communities seven days a week. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . ' for a same-day reply.

Do you stand behind your installation work in Capilano?

Yes. We walk the finished Capilano boarding with you before we leave, and if something is not right we come back and make it right.

Do you hang the ceiling board first?

Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in Capilano. Wall board under ceiling board helps hold the Capilano ceiling. Flip the Capilano sequence and the ceiling joints go unsupported — cracks follow. The Capilano ceiling finishes before any wall boarding starts.

Do you cover all of Edmonton for drywall installation?

Yes — we cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Avonmore, Bonnie Doon, Cloverdale, Edmonton and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. The only exception is downtown high-rise towers, which require working-at-heights permits and building-management access we do not carry.

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Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right

The Capilano finish is only as good as the boarding under it. We board Capilano level with proper screws, framed seams and tidy cuts around corners and mechanical. Capilano is a higher-end Southeast community where boarding quality is expected to be consistent with the quality of the rest of the home. We cover Capilano, Avonmore, Bonnie Doon, Cloverdale and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Drywall boarding and hanging in Capilano — new builds and renovations
Basement boarding — ceiling first, walls second
Drywall boarding in Capilano — new builds and renovations
Basement development boarding in Capilano — ceiling first, then walls
Exterior and wet-area Capilano walls boarded moisture-resistant
Drywall boarding and hanging — new builds and renovations
Capilano screw spacing to spec, seams landed on framing

Our Edmonton drywall installation process, step by step

Ceiling board first — always

Every boarding job in Edmonton starts with the ceiling. Ceiling board goes up before the walls because the wall board butts up under the ceiling board and helps carry it. Reversing the sequence leaves ceiling joints carrying their own weight unsupported — they perform worse under the tape and are more likely to crack over time. No Capilano wall board goes up before the ceiling is complete.

Wall boarding — screw pattern, joint placement and board selection

Wall board goes up with the correct screw pattern: every 12 inches on the field, every 8 inches at the perimeter. All seams land on framing. Clean, square corners — inside and out — on Capilano jobs. We hold Capilano board to the window and door frames, no overrun. When the boarding is complete, every surface is at the right plane, the taping crew can start immediately and there is no rework to do before they begin.

Capilano drywall in context

About Capilano

Bounded by the green spaces of the river valley and Gold Bar Ravine, Capilano features beautifully landscaped 1950s-era homes, tree-lined streets and two attractive parks named for prominent early Edmontonians.

What we see in Capilano

In Capilano the drywall work is plaster and lath repair, popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, careful patching into original surfaces. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

Drywall board types for Edmonton homes

Standard 1/2” drywall — the right choice for most Edmonton walls

Standard 1/2” drywall is correct for interior walls and ceilings in Edmonton homes away from moisture exposure. It is the most common board we install and finishes the same as the rest of the house. Most interior walls and ceilings in Edmonton homes use standard board.

Moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof — where the spec matters

Exterior basement walls need moisture-resistant board even with a vapour barrier. Bathroom and laundry walls need moisture-resistant. Legal suite ceilings require 5/8” Type X fire-rated. The Capilano suite party wall is built with STC soundproof board. We specify the right product for each surface before we pull the first sheet.

Our drywall installation process in Capilano, step by step

Ceiling board first — always — in Capilano homes

Every boarding job in Capilano starts with the ceiling. The Capilano ceiling boards first so the wall board can butt under and support it. In Capilano, skipping the sequence leaves joints carrying their own weight — cracks follow. No Capilano wall board goes up before the ceiling is complete. It is a small thing that makes a significant difference in long-term performance.

Wall boarding, screw pattern and joint placement in Capilano

Wall board goes up with the correct screw pattern — every 12 inches on the field, every 8 inches at the perimeter. Seams on framing, not between studs — the Capilano standard. Clean, square corners — inside and out — on Capilano jobs. We hold Capilano board to the window and door frames, no overrun. When the boarding is done in a Capilano home, every surface is at the right plane and the taping crew can go straight to work.

Why Capilano homeowners trust Emplastrum for drywall installation

Board it right for the finish

Behind every Capilano taping problem we have fixed was a boarding problem first. We board every Capilano job the way we would want it boarded before we tape it.

Fixed price, same-day reply

We install drywall across Capilano and Southeast, 7 days a week. For Capilano homeowners: free quote, fixed number, backed workmanship. Any issue on an Capilano boarding job earns a return trip and a proper fix.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Capilano?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity in Capilano

The cost of drywall installation in Capilano comes down to four main factors: total square footage of wall and ceiling, board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof are different costs), ceiling complexity (flat vs. vaults, bulkheads and soffits add time), and new development vs renovation around the existing Capilano trades and fixtures. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Board spec for Capilano homes — right product on every surface

Not every surface in an Capilano home needs the same board. Exterior foundation walls need moisture-resistant. In Capilano, every bathroom and laundry wall takes moisture-resistant board. An Capilano suite ceiling requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. In Capilano, suite-to-living party walls do better with STC soundproof board. For dry Capilano interior walls, standard 1/2” board is right. In Capilano, the correct board per surface is set at the quote, not after inspection.

Our Capilano drywall installation process, step by step

Ceiling board first, always

Every boarding job in Capilano starts with the ceiling, because the wall board butts up under it and helps carry it. Reversing the sequence leaves Capilano ceiling joints unsupported and more likely to crack later.

Wall boarding, screw pattern and seams

Wall board goes up with the correct screw pattern and every seam lands on framing. When the Capilano boarding is done, the taping crew can start immediately with no rework.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Capilano

Free quote

We come out to your Capilano property, take a real look at the drywall installation, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every drywall installation quote in Capilano 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 drywall installation in Capilano. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Capilano home while we finish the drywall installation 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 drywall installation with us and you're happy with the result in Capilano. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

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Drywall Installation Capilano: your questions answered

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?: Moisture-resistant board covers the Capilano foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry zones. Standard 1/2” board on dry Capilano interior walls. The Capilano suite build: fire-rated 5/8” Type X ceiling, soundproofed party walls. We lock the Capilano board spec per surface at quote time.
Do you board legal suites to spec?: Yes — 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated board on suite ceilings and soundproof board on party walls, to the City of Edmonton suite spec.
Do you serve Capilano on weekends?: Yes — we cover Capilano and surrounding communities seven days a week. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . ' for a same-day reply.
Do you stand behind your installation work in Capilano?: Yes. We walk the finished Capilano boarding with you before we leave, and if something is not right we come back and make it right.
Do you hang the ceiling board first?: Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in Capilano. Wall board under ceiling board helps hold the Capilano ceiling. Flip the Capilano sequence and the ceiling joints go unsupported — cracks follow. The Capilano ceiling finishes before any wall boarding starts.
Do you cover all of Edmonton for drywall installation?: Yes — we cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Avonmore, Bonnie Doon, Cloverdale, Edmonton and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. The only exception is downtown high-rise towers, which require working-at-heights permits and building-management access we do not carry.

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