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

Moisture-resistant board on all Mactaggart exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2” board for Mactaggart interior walls away from moisture. For Mactaggart legal suites: 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the ceiling and soundproof board on party walls. We specify the right product for each Mactaggart surface at the on-site quote.

Do you board for legal suites in Mactaggart?

Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Mactaggart 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. The Mactaggart suite is boarded to that spec, and inspection follows.

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.

How long does drywall installation take in a Mactaggart home?

A standard basement in a Mactaggart home typically takes one to two days to board. In Mactaggart, a full new build or major renovation stretches the timeline. Honest scheduling in Mactaggart: the quoted timeline is the real one. Taping typically starts next-day on Mactaggart jobs.

Is drywall installation in Mactaggart a fixed price?

Yes. 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.

Do you board for legal suites in Mactaggart?

Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Mactaggart 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 Mactaggart suites board and pass inspection.

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Drywall installation in Mactaggart, hung straight and screwed off right

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

Exterior and wet-area Mactaggart walls boarded moisture-resistant
Drywall boarding and hanging — new builds and renovations
Mactaggart screw spacing to spec, seams landed on framing
Renovation reboarding — removing old board, installing new to current spec
Mactaggart board hung on the correct screw pattern, seams on framing
Ready for taping when we leave an Mactaggart job — no rework
Ceiling-first, then-walls basement boarding in Mactaggart

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Mactaggart?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity in Mactaggart

The cost of drywall installation in Mactaggart 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 areas, bulkheads and soffits take longer), plus whether it is new build or reno around Mactaggart fixtures and trades. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Board spec for Mactaggart homes — right product on every surface

Not every surface in a Mactaggart home needs the same board. Exterior foundation walls need moisture-resistant. Moisture-resistant board on all Mactaggart bathroom and laundry walls. In Mactaggart, suite ceilings take 5/8” Type X fire-rated. A Mactaggart suite party wall gains from STC soundproof board. In Mactaggart, moisture-free interior walls use standard 1/2” board. Each Mactaggart surface gets its product at the quote, before any inspector flags it.

Mactaggart drywall in context

About Mactaggart

The MacTaggart neighbourhood takes its name from Sandy Auld Mactaggart, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist with provincial, national and international achievements in business, the arts, and education.

What we see in Mactaggart

In Mactaggart the drywall work is first-year settling, basement dev for first owners, Level 5 over builder-grade. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

Drywall installation work we do in Mactaggart

Basement development and new builds

Basement development boarding is a common call — ceiling first, then walls, with moisture-resistant board on every exterior foundation wall.

Renovation boarding and additions

We also board after walls come down for kitchen open-ups, additions and bathroom relocations in Mactaggart, matching thickness and plane to the adjacent surfaces so there is no visible seam once finished.

Why Mactaggart homeowners call Emplastrum

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

We give Mactaggart 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 Mactaggart, Aspen Gardens, Bearspaw, Blue Quill and surrounding communities

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What affects the cost of drywall installation in Mactaggart?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Mactaggart 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 Mactaggart

The work here usually calls for settling cracks, aging stipple and the odd plaster repair. We map every Mactaggart surface at the quote and specify the right product so there are no surprises at inspection.

Drywall board types used in Mactaggart homes

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

Standard 1/2” drywall is correct for interior walls and ceilings in Mactaggart 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 Mactaggart walls and ceilings should be. Most interior walls and ceilings in Mactaggart homes use standard 1/2” board.

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

Exterior basement walls in Mactaggart homes need moisture-resistant board. Mactaggart bathrooms and laundry need moisture-resistant board on all walls. Mactaggart legal-suite ceilings require 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. Mactaggart party walls between a suite and the main living space get STC soundproof board. We specify the right product for each Mactaggart surface at the on-site quote so there are no surprises at inspection.

Drywall installation work we do in Mactaggart

Full basement boarding in Mactaggart homes

The most common boarding call in Mactaggart is full basement installation. The builder framed the space; the homeowner is ready to finish it. We hang the ceiling board first — always — then the walls, with moisture-resistant board on all exterior foundation walls. We use the correct screw pattern, land all seams on framing, and cut around mechanical chases and bulkheads cleanly. When the boarding crew leaves an Mactaggart basement, the taping crew can start without rework.

Boarding to a premium standard in Mactaggart

Mactaggart homeowners expect the boarding to match the quality of the rest of the home. We hang board level and flush, use the correct screw pattern throughout, land all seams on framing and cut corners and archways cleanly. The taping crew gets a surface they can work to Level 4 or Level 5 without fighting the boarding behind it.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Mactaggart

Free quote

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

The work

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

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Drywall Installation Mactaggart: your questions answered

What board do you use for exterior basement walls in Mactaggart?: Moisture-resistant board on all Mactaggart exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2” board for Mactaggart interior walls away from moisture. For Mactaggart legal suites: 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the ceiling and soundproof board on party walls. We specify the right product for each Mactaggart surface at the on-site quote.
Do you board for legal suites in Mactaggart?: Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Mactaggart 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. The Mactaggart suite is boarded to that spec, and inspection follows.
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.
How long does drywall installation take in a Mactaggart home?: A standard basement in a Mactaggart home typically takes one to two days to board. In Mactaggart, a full new build or major renovation stretches the timeline. Honest scheduling in Mactaggart: the quoted timeline is the real one. Taping typically starts next-day on Mactaggart jobs.
Is drywall installation in Mactaggart a fixed price?: Yes. 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.
Do you board for legal suites in Mactaggart?: Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Mactaggart 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 Mactaggart suites board and pass inspection.

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