Do you do basement drywall in Cornerstone?

Yes — Cornerstone is part of our regular service area. We cover Cornerstone, Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Redstone and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. Free on-site quotes, fixed prices, same-day reply.

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

Moisture-resistant drywall goes on all exterior foundation walls in Cornerstone basements. Standard 1/2” board goes on interior partition walls. If the basement includes a legal suite, the ceiling above the suite gets 5/8” Type X fire-rated board and the party walls get STC-rated soundproof board. We spec this at the on-site quote.

Do you do legal suite basement conversions in Cornerstone?

Yes. Legal suite basement drywall in Cornerstone requires fire-rated board on the suite ceiling, soundproof board on party walls and moisture-resistant board in the bathroom, laundry and on exterior walls. We board to the Calgary secondary suite standard so the installation passes inspection. Fixed price, specified at the on-site quote.

How long does basement drywall take in a Cornerstone home?

A standard unfinished basement in Cornerstone — boarding, taping, mudding and finishing — typically takes three to five working days from start to paint-ready. A legal suite conversion or a basement with complex bulkheads and mechanical takes longer. We give you a specific timeline at the on-site quote.

Is basement drywall in Cornerstone a fixed price?

Yes. We measure the Cornerstone basement, walk the space, confirm board spec 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.

Basement Drywall Cornerstone Calgary

Basement drywall in Cornerstone boarded, taped and finished right

We finish basements in Cornerstone homes — boarding the framing, specifying the right board type for each surface, taping and mudding every joint and corner to Level 4, and leaving the space paint-ready. Cornerstone is NE Calgary’s newest major community, with most homes built from the mid-2010s and into the 2020s. Basement development is the dominant drywall call from Cornerstone. We cover Cornerstone, Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Redstone and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Basement boarding and taping in Cornerstone — Level 4 as standard
Moisture-resistant board on exterior walls and around plumbing in Cornerstone
Soundproof board between legal suite and main floor
Fire-rated board where code requires it
Bulkheads, soffits, mechanical chases and ceiling work
Legal suite and secondary suite conversions in Cornerstone
Sanded flat and paint-ready before we leave

What affects the cost of basement drywall in Cornerstone in Calgary?

Linear footage, board type and layout in Cornerstone

The cost of basement drywall in Cornerstone comes down to five things: total linear footage of framed wall, ceiling square footage and height, the number of bulkheads, soffits and mechanical chases, board type (standard, moisture-resistant, soundproof and fire-rated are different costs), and how much mechanical, plumbing and structural work the walls need to accommodate. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Legal suite requirements and board spec in Cornerstone

If the basement includes a legal secondary suite, the board spec changes significantly. The ceiling between the suite and the floor above requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. Party walls need STC-rated soundproof board. Moisture-resistant board goes on all exterior walls and in wet areas. We spec this before we board — not after the inspection flags it.

Our Cornerstone basement drywall process in Calgary

Board selection and surface mapping before we start in Cornerstone

Basement drywall in Cornerstone starts before we touch a sheet of board. We walk the space, assess the framing, identify where moisture-resistant board is required and confirm the mechanical, plumbing and structural details before we spec the job. We give you a fixed price based on what we see — not an estimate that shifts after we start.

Boarding, taping to Level 4 and leaving paint-ready in Cornerstone

We hang ceiling board first, then walls. All seams land on framing, corners get metal bead and every fastener head is filled. Taping follows: bedded tape on every joint, corner bead on every outside corner, multiple mud coats with full dry time between each. We sand flat and leave paint-ready.

Types of basement drywall work in Cornerstone in Calgary

Full basement development in Cornerstone

We board, tape and finish complete basements in Cornerstone homes. Every surface is assessed for board type, every joint and corner is taped to Level 4, and every bulkhead and soffit is wrapped and finished. When we leave the Cornerstone basement, the painter can start the same day.

Legal secondary suite boarding in Cornerstone

Legal suite conversions in Cornerstone require specific board: 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the suite ceiling, STC soundproof board on party walls, and moisture-resistant in the bathroom, laundry and on all exterior walls. We board to the Calgary secondary suite spec and leave an installation that passes inspection without a callback.

Basement drywall work we do in Cornerstone in Calgary

New basement development in Cornerstone — framed at possession, ready to finish now

Cornerstone homeowners regularly finish their basements in the first two to five years after possession. The builder framed the space and rough-plumbed it — now it needs boarding, taping and finishing. We assess the framing, spec the right board for every surface and complete the basement to Level 4. When we leave, the space is paint-ready and ready for flooring, whether it becomes a home office, bedroom, recreation room or home theatre.

Legal suite boarding in Cornerstone basements

With strong Calgary rental demand, a number of Cornerstone homeowners are building legal secondary suites in their unfinished basements. We board to the Calgary spec: 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the ceiling between the suite and the main floor, STC soundproof board on party walls, moisture-resistant in the bathroom, laundry and any exterior wall. Fixed price, inspection-ready boarding.

Why Cornerstone homeowners call Emplastrum for basement drywall in Calgary

Fixed price, right board spec, paint-ready finish in Cornerstone

We give Cornerstone homeowners a fixed price at the on-site quote. The number does not change after we start unless the scope changes and we agree on it first. Board spec is part of the price — we do not substitute standard board for moisture-resistant or skip fire-rated ceiling above a suite to save money.

We cover Cornerstone, Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Redstone and the surrounding Calgary area, 7 days a week

Free on-site quotes, same-day reply, and a finished basement that is paint-ready and built to the Calgary spec when we leave.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule

Free quote

We come out, take a look, and give you a real price. No guessing after.

Book a day

We pick a date that works for you and show up when we say.

The work

We keep the dust down and tidy up before we head out.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've looked it over and you're happy.

FAQ — Basement Drywall Cornerstone

Basement Drywall Cornerstone: your questions answered

Do you do basement drywall in Cornerstone in Calgary?›: Yes — Cornerstone is part of our regular service area. We cover Cornerstone, Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Redstone and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. Free on-site quotes, fixed prices, same-day reply.
What board do you use on basement exterior walls in Cornerstone?›: Moisture-resistant drywall goes on all exterior foundation walls in Cornerstone basements. Standard 1/2” board goes on interior partition walls. If the basement includes a legal suite, the ceiling above the suite gets 5/8” Type X fire-rated board and the party walls get STC-rated soundproof board. We spec this at the on-site quote.
Do you do legal suite basement conversions in Cornerstone?›: Yes. Legal suite basement drywall in Cornerstone requires fire-rated board on the suite ceiling, soundproof board on party walls and moisture-resistant board in the bathroom, laundry and on exterior walls. We board to the Calgary secondary suite standard so the installation passes inspection. Fixed price, specified at the on-site quote.
How long does basement drywall take in a Cornerstone home in Calgary?›: A standard unfinished basement in Cornerstone — boarding, taping, mudding and finishing — typically takes three to five working days from start to paint-ready. A legal suite conversion or a basement with complex bulkheads and mechanical takes longer. We give you a specific timeline at the on-site quote.
Is basement drywall in Cornerstone a fixed price in Calgary?›: Yes. We measure the Cornerstone basement, walk the space, confirm board spec 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.

Basement Drywall Cornerstone

Basement drywall in Cornerstone boarded, taped and finished right