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

Moisture-resistant board covers the Edgemont foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry zones. Standard 1/2” board on dry Edgemont interior walls. The Edgemont suite build: fire-rated 5/8” Type X ceiling, soundproofed party walls. We lock the Edgemont 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 Edgemont on weekends?

Yes — we cover Edgemont 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 Edgemont?

Yes. We walk the finished Edgemont 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 Edgemont. Wall board under ceiling board helps hold the Edgemont ceiling. Flip the Edgemont sequence and the ceiling joints go unsupported — cracks follow. The Edgemont ceiling finishes before any wall boarding starts.

Do you cover all of Edmonton for drywall installation?

Yes — we cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Breckenridge Greens, Glastonbury, Granville, 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.

Drywall Installation Edgemont | New Board

Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right

In Edgemont, the install sets up the finish. Level hanging, right screws, framed seams and clean mechanical/corner cuts — the Edgemont standard. Edgemont homes from the 2000s and 2010s were built with framed, unfinished basements. Full basement boarding is the most common installation call here. We cover Edgemont, Breckenridge Greens, Glastonbury, Granville and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Edgemont boarding left tape-ready, no rework for the finishers
Edgemont basements boarded in order: ceiling, then walls
No rework in Edgemont — the board is ready for tape when we go
Fire-rated plus soundproof board on Edgemont suite separations
STC soundproof board on party walls for legal suites
Edgemont legal-suite separations get fire-rated and soundproof board
Correct screw pattern throughout Edgemont — all seams on framing

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Edgemont?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity in Edgemont

The cost of drywall installation in Edgemont 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. vaulted ceilings, bulkheads and soffits add time), and whether the job is a new development or a renovation around existing Edgemont trades and fixtures. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Board spec for Edgemont homes — right product on every surface

Not every surface in an Edgemont home needs the same board. Exterior foundation walls need moisture-resistant. Edgemont bathrooms and laundry need moisture-resistant board on all walls. Edgemont legal-suite ceilings need 5/8” Type X fire-rated. Edgemont party walls between a suite and living space benefit from STC soundproof board. Standard 1/2” board is correct for Edgemont interior walls away from moisture. We specify the right product for each Edgemont surface at the on-site quote — not after the inspector flags it.

Our drywall installation process in Edgemont, step by step

Ceiling board first — always — in Edgemont homes

Every boarding job in Edgemont starts with the ceiling. Ceilings before walls in Edgemont: the walls butt under the ceiling board and hold it. Miss the Edgemont sequence and unsupported ceiling joints crack over time. The Edgemont ceiling finishes before any wall boarding starts. It is a small thing that makes a significant difference in long-term performance.

Wall boarding, screw pattern and joint placement in Edgemont

Wall board goes up with the correct screw pattern — every 12 inches on the field, every 8 inches at the perimeter. No Edgemont seam falls between studs; all land on framing. Edgemont corners, inside and outside, come out square and clean. Board never runs past the openings on Edgemont jobs. When the boarding is done in an Edgemont home, every surface is at the right plane and the taping crew can go straight to work.

Drywall board types used in Edgemont homes

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

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

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

Exterior basement walls in Edgemont homes need moisture-resistant board. Moisture-resistant board on all Edgemont bathroom and laundry walls. Code puts 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on Edgemont suite ceilings. STC soundproof board goes on Edgemont suite party walls. Every Edgemont surface has its product confirmed at the quote, no inspection surprises.

Drywall installation work we do across Edmonton

Basement development boarding in Edmonton — new builds and existing homes

The most common boarding call across Edmonton is full basement development. In newer Edmonton communities — Breckenridge Greens, Glastonbury, Granville — the builder framed the basement and the homeowner is ready to develop it. We board ceiling first, then the walls, with moisture-resistant on every exterior foundation wall. In older Edmonton communities — Breckenridge Greens, Glastonbury, Granville — the call is often a legal suite conversion with fire-rated and soundproof board to spec.

Renovation boarding and room additions in established Edmonton communities

Established Edmonton homeowners renovating their main floors call us for boarding after walls come down. Kitchen open-ups, room additions, bathroom relocations — all require new board hung to match the adjacent surfaces. We assess the framing, select the right board thickness, hang level and leave the newly boarded walls ready for taping. No visible seam between old and new.

Our drywall installation process in Edgemont, step by step

Ceiling board first — always — in Edgemont homes

Every boarding job in Edgemont starts with the ceiling. In Edgemont we board ceilings first — the wall board tucks under and helps carry the ceiling. Skip the Edgemont order and the ceiling joints go unsupported and crack. In Edgemont, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded. It is a small thing that makes a significant difference in long-term performance.

Wall boarding, screw pattern and joint placement in Edgemont

Wall board goes up with the correct screw pattern — every 12 inches on the field, every 8 inches at the perimeter. In Edgemont, every seam lands on framing, never mid-bay. In Edgemont, every inside and outside corner is square and clean. In Edgemont, board stops clean at window and door frames. When the boarding is done in a Edgemont home, every surface is at the right plane and the taping crew can go straight to work.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Edgemont?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Edgemont comes down to the total square footage, the board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof price differently), and whether the job is a new development or a renovation around existing trades. We measure on site and give a fixed price before we start.

Board spec in Edgemont

The work here usually calls for settling cracks, nail pops and tired texture. The Edgemont quote maps each surface to its correct board — no inspection surprises.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Edgemont

Free quote

We come out to your Edgemont 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 Edgemont 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 Edgemont. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Edgemont 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 Edgemont. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

Reviews

Rated by Edmonton Homeowners

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Emplastrum Drywall is the drywall installation contractor Edgemont trusts for repair, restoration and finishing — rated on Google by Edmonton homeowners.

Read the reviews, or leave your own after your drywall installation project in Edgemont.

Read our reviews on Google

FAQ — Drywall Installation Edgemont

Drywall Installation Edgemont: your questions answered

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?: Moisture-resistant board covers the Edgemont foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry zones. Standard 1/2” board on dry Edgemont interior walls. The Edgemont suite build: fire-rated 5/8” Type X ceiling, soundproofed party walls. We lock the Edgemont 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 Edgemont on weekends?: Yes — we cover Edgemont 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 Edgemont?: Yes. We walk the finished Edgemont 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 Edgemont. Wall board under ceiling board helps hold the Edgemont ceiling. Flip the Edgemont sequence and the ceiling joints go unsupported — cracks follow. The Edgemont ceiling finishes before any wall boarding starts.
Do you cover all of Edmonton for drywall installation?: Yes — we cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Breckenridge Greens, Glastonbury, Granville, 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.

Get Your Free Drywall Quote

Tell us about your project — we’ll get right back to you, 7 days a week. Prefer to call? (403) 829-8702.

Full Name / Company

Phone Number

Email Address

Area

Service Needed

I agree to be contacted by Emplastrum Drywall about my project by phone, text, or email.

No obligation. We never share your information.

📐 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 →

Drywall Installation Edgemont

Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right