How long does drywall installation take in a Matt Berry home?

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

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 stand behind your installation work in Matt Berry?

Yes. Before leaving Matt Berry, we walk the boarding together and fix anything not right.

Do you hang the ceiling board first?

Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in Matt Berry. In Matt Berry, the wall board tucks under the ceiling board to support it. Out of order, Matt Berry ceiling joints carry their own weight and crack sooner. In Matt Berry, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded.

For Matt Berry exterior basement walls, what board do you use?

In Matt Berry, exterior foundation walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Matt Berry home.

Does it matter which way the board runs?

Yes. Running horizontally puts one long joint at a comfortable working height instead of several vertical ones and usually means fewer joints. Joint placement decides how much finishing the room needs.

Drywall Installation Matt Berry Edmonton | Board & Tape

Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right

A good Matt Berry finish starts with good boarding. In Matt Berry the board goes up level, correctly screwed, seams on framing, clean cuts at mechanical and corners. Matt Berry is one of Northeast’s newest communities — most homes have framed, unfinished basements ready for boarding. We cover Matt Berry, East Hills, Applewood and Edmonton and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Moisture-resistant board for Matt Berry exterior and wet-area walls
Matt Berry board hung on the correct screw pattern, seams on framing
Bulkheads, soffits, archways and ceiling work
Basement development boarding in Matt Berry — ceiling first, then walls
In Matt Berry, correct screw spacing and seams on framing throughout
Suite separations in Matt Berry boarded fire-rated and soundproof
Correct screw pattern throughout — all seams on framing

Drywall board types used in Matt Berry homes

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

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

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

Exterior basement walls in Matt Berry homes need moisture-resistant board. In Matt Berry, every bathroom and laundry wall takes moisture-resistant board. An Matt Berry suite ceiling must carry 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. In Matt Berry, the suite-to-main party wall takes STC soundproof board. The right board per Matt Berry surface is set at the quote for a clean inspection.

Matt Berry drywall in context

About Matt Berry

Matt Berry was named in honour of a Canadian aviation pioneer.

What we see in Matt Berry

In Matt Berry the drywall work is popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, settling+truss-uplift cracks, nail pops, Poly-B repipe patching repipe patching. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

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 Matt Berry house concentrates movement and where cracks appear first. It costs an offcut and saves a callback.

Why Edmonton homeowners trust Emplastrum for drywall installation in Edmonton

We board the way a finishing specialist wants it boarded

Most boarding crews treat installation as a volume game — get the board up, move on. Every taping problem we have fixed over the years started with a boarding problem underneath it. We board every Edmonton job the way we would want it boarded before we tape it: ceiling first, correct screw pattern, seams on framing, board plumb. The finish is better because the boarding behind it is right.

Fixed price, same-day reply, all Edmonton quadrants

We cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Balwin, Bannerman, Belmont and Edmonton, 7 days a week — every established and newer Edmonton community from Balwin, Bannerman, Belmont to Balwin, Bannerman, Belmont. Free on-site quotes, fixed prices — you know the number before we start and it does not change.

Why Matt Berry homeowners trust Emplastrum for drywall installation in Edmonton

Board it right for the finish

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

Fixed price, same-day reply

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

Types of Drywall Installation work in Matt Berry in Edmonton

New installs, renovation work and repair in Matt Berry

We handle the full range of drywall installation work in Matt Berry — from brand-new basement boarding and taping to single-room renovation patches and targeted repair work. Every job gets the same Level 4 standard and fixed price commitment.

Legal suites and multi-use spaces in Matt Berry

Legal suite work in Matt Berry requires specific board specs: fire-rated on the suite ceiling, soundproof on party walls, moisture-resistant in wet areas. We confirm the spec before we start and board to it.

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 Matt Berry homeowners a fixed price at the on-site quote and the number does not change.

The standard we hang to, across Matt Berry and Balwin, Bannerman, Belmont

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 Matt Berry, Balwin, Bannerman, Belmont and surrounding communities. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . '.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Matt Berry Edmonton

Free quote

We come out to your Matt Berry 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 Matt Berry 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 Matt Berry 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 Matt Berry 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 Matt Berry Edmonton. 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 Matt Berry Edmonton 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 Matt Berry Edmonton.

Read our reviews on Google

FAQ — Drywall Installation Matt Berry Edmonton

Drywall Installation Matt Berry Edmonton: your questions answered

How long does drywall installation take in a Matt Berry home in Edmonton?: A standard basement in a Matt Berry home typically takes one to two days to board. New construction or a big reno in Matt Berry runs a longer schedule. The Matt Berry timeline you get at the quote is realistic, not optimistic. In Matt Berry, finishing usually begins the day after boarding wraps.
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 stand behind your installation work in Matt Berry?: Yes. Before leaving Matt Berry, we walk the boarding together and fix anything not right.
Do you hang the ceiling board first?: Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in Matt Berry. In Matt Berry, the wall board tucks under the ceiling board to support it. Out of order, Matt Berry ceiling joints carry their own weight and crack sooner. In Matt Berry, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded.
For Matt Berry exterior basement walls, what board do you use?: In Matt Berry, exterior foundation walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Matt Berry home.
Does it matter which way the board runs?: Yes. Running horizontally puts one long joint at a comfortable working height instead of several vertical ones and usually means fewer joints. Joint placement decides how much finishing the room needs.

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 paintCavity depthFraming spacingInsulation already there (in)Top up to (in)Stud spacingDoorsWindowsWaste allowance (%)

Estimate only — rounded up, based on standard coverage rates (drywall +10% waste; paint ~350 sq ft per gallon per coat; batt bundles by cavity depth, less a framing factor; studs at your chosen spacing plus waste). Product coverage varies by brand — confirm quantities before buying. Ask us about the right R-value for your project.

Rather we handle it? Get a free estimate →

Drywall Installation Matt Berry Edmonton

Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right