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 on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?

In St. Albert, exterior foundation walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board. Away from moisture, St. Albert interior walls get standard 1/2” board. Legal suites in St. Albert take 5/8” Type X on the ceiling and soundproof party walls. Each St. Albert surface gets its board product confirmed at the quote.

How do you handle texture matching after drywall installation work in St. Albert?

Texture matching is part of every repair and patch job we do in St. Albert. Whether the surrounding surface is knockdown, smooth or an older pattern, we match it so the repair is not visible under paint.

Why does the ceiling get boarded first?

So the wall sheets push up underneath and support the ceiling edges. The other way leaves the ceiling perimeter unsupported, which is where cracking starts, and it gives a tighter joint at the wall-ceiling line.

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, STC soundproof board on party walls, and moisture-resistant in all wet areas. We board to that spec so the suite passes inspection.

Do you hang the ceiling board first?

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

Drywall Installation St. Albert | Board & Tape

Drywall installation in St. Albert, hung straight and screwed off right

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

St. Albert exterior walls and wet areas get moisture-resistant board
St. Albert legal-suite separations get fire-rated and soundproof board
St. Albert board hung on the correct screw pattern, seams on framing
Fire-rated and soundproof board for St. Albert legal-suite separations
In St. Albert, correct screw spacing and seams on framing throughout
Correct screw pattern throughout St. Albert — all seams on framing
No rework in St. Albert — the board is ready for tape when we go

Drywall board types used in St. Albert homes

Standard 1/2” drywall — the right choice for most St. Albert walls

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

Moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof — where spec matters in St. Albert

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

St. Albert drywall in context

About St. Albert

Albert has a genuine mix of older and newer homes (about 54% pre-1991, 25% since 2000), so we see both plaster and stipple repair and new-build basement development.

What we see in St. Albert

In St. Albert the drywall work is both plaster and stipple repair and new-build basement development. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Edmonton in St. Albert?

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 St. Albert 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 St. Albert, 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.

Ceilings first, then walls

The order is not arbitrary

Ceiling board goes up first so the wall sheets push up underneath and support its edges.

What it prevents

Doing it the other way leaves the ceiling perimeter unsupported, and in an St. Albert room that is where the cracking starts. It also gives a tighter joint at the wall-ceiling line, which is the joint people look at most.

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 St. Albert suite party walls. We specify the right product for each surface before we pull the first sheet.

About Drywall Installation in St. Albert in St. Albert

Drywall Installation in St. Albert — what to expect

We provide drywall installation services in St. Albert and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. St. Albert 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 St. Albert

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.

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

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in St Albert

Free quote

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

The work

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

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FAQ — Drywall Installation St. Albert

Drywall Installation St. Albert: your questions answered

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 on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?: In St. Albert, exterior foundation walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board. Away from moisture, St. Albert interior walls get standard 1/2” board. Legal suites in St. Albert take 5/8” Type X on the ceiling and soundproof party walls. Each St. Albert surface gets its board product confirmed at the quote.
How do you handle texture matching after drywall installation work in St. Albert in St. Albert?: Texture matching is part of every repair and patch job we do in St. Albert. Whether the surrounding surface is knockdown, smooth or an older pattern, we match it so the repair is not visible under paint.
Why does the ceiling get boarded first?: So the wall sheets push up underneath and support the ceiling edges. The other way leaves the ceiling perimeter unsupported, which is where cracking starts, and it gives a tighter joint at the wall-ceiling line.
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, STC soundproof board on party walls, and moisture-resistant in all wet areas. We board to that spec so the suite passes inspection.
Do you hang the ceiling board first?: Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in St. Albert. In St. Albert, the wall board tucks under the ceiling board to support it. Out of order, St. Albert ceiling joints carry their own weight and crack sooner. In St. Albert, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded.

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