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.

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

Every Edmonton foundation-facing wall, plus plumbing and laundry, gets moisture-resistant board. Edmonton interior walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” board. Edmonton suite spec: Type X 5/8” fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls. The correct board per Edmonton surface is set at the on-site quote.

Do you board for legal suites in Edmonton?

Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Edmonton requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the ceiling separating the suite from the floor above, and STC soundproof board on the party walls. Moisture-resistant in all wet areas. That spec is how Edmonton suites board and pass inspection.

How long does drywall installation take in a Edmonton home?

A standard basement in a Edmonton home typically takes one to two days to board. New construction or a big reno in Edmonton runs a longer schedule. The Edmonton timeline you get at the quote is realistic, not optimistic. In Edmonton, finishing usually begins the day after boarding wraps.

Should the board touch the floor?

No. A small gap keeps it from wicking moisture and gives the building room to move. Joints are also kept away from the corners of window and door openings, because that is where movement concentrates.

Do you hang the ceiling board before the walls?

Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up first on every Edmonton installation job. Wall board butts up under the ceiling board and helps carry it. Reversing the sequence leaves ceiling joints unsupported — they crack sooner and perform worse under tape.

Drywall Installation Edmonton

Drywall Installation

Drywall installation in Edmonton, Edmonton — boarding, hanging and finishing for new builds, basement development and renovation additions. Free on-site quotes across Edmonton, fixed prices, 7 days a week.

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Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right

The Edmonton finish is only as good as the boarding under it. We board Edmonton level with proper screws, framed seams and tidy cuts around corners and mechanical. Edmonton is a higher-end Edmonton community where boarding quality is expected to be consistent with the quality of the rest of the home. We cover Edmonton, Abbottsfield, Albany, Alberta Avenue, Aldergrove, Allard, Allendale and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Ceiling-then-walls basement boarding across Edmonton
Left ready for taper — no rework needed
Edmonton legal-suite separations get fire-rated and soundproof board
Fire-rated and soundproof board for Edmonton legal-suite separations
In Edmonton, correct screw spacing and seams on framing throughout
Ready for taping when we leave an Edmonton job — no rework
Edmonton basements boarded in order: ceiling, then walls

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Edmonton?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Edmonton comes down to four things: total square footage of wall and ceiling, board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof are priced differently), ceiling complexity (flat ceilings vs. vaulted, cathedral, bulkheads and soffits), and whether the job is a new development or a renovation around existing trades and fixtures. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Board spec in Edmonton — right product on every surface

Exterior foundation walls need moisture-resistant board. Moisture-resistant board on all Edmonton bathroom and laundry walls. Legal suite ceilings need 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. Party walls between a suite and the main living area need STC soundproof board. In Edmonton, moisture-free interior walls use standard 1/2” board. We map every surface at the on-site quote and specify the right product — so there are no surprises when the inspector comes.

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. STC soundproof board goes on Edmonton suite party walls. We specify the right product for each surface before we pull the first sheet.

About Drywall Installation in Edmonton

Drywall Installation in Edmonton — what to expect

We provide drywall installation services in Edmonton and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. Edmonton is one of Edmonton’s oldest communities, with homes from the 1960s and 1970s. Renovation drywall, stipple and popcorn ceiling removal and crack repair are among the most common drywall calls from this established Edmonton area.

Fixed price — assessed on site in Edmonton

We assess the job on site, confirm the scope and give you a fixed price before we start. The number does not change after we begin unless the scope changes and we agree on it first.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Edmonton?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Edmonton 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 Edmonton

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

Gapping at the floor and around openings

Board should not touch

A small gap at the slab or subfloor keeps board from wicking moisture and gives the building room to move.

Around windows and doors

Joints are kept away from the corners of openings, because a joint that lines up with a corner is exactly where an Edmonton house concentrates movement and where cracks appear first. It costs an offcut and saves a callback.

The number we quote is the number you pay

Priced on site, then fixed

An install price that moves halfway through is the most common complaint we hear about the trade. We quote Edmonton homeowners a fixed price at the on-site quote and the number does not change.

The standard we hang to, across Edmonton and Abbottsfield, Albany, Alberta Avenue, Aldergrove, Allard, Allendale

Every joint taped to Level 4, every texture matched precisely, and the walls left paint-ready rather than left for the painter to make good. Free on-site quotes, same-day reply, 7 days a week, throughout Edmonton, Abbottsfield, Albany, Alberta Avenue, Aldergrove, Allard, Allendale and surrounding communities. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . '.

How it works

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Free quote

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

The work

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

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