Do you do basement drywall in Martindale?

Yes — Martindale is part of our regular service area. We cover Martindale, Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Falconridge 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 Martindale?

Moisture-resistant drywall goes on all exterior foundation walls in Martindale 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 Martindale?

Yes. Legal suite basement drywall in Martindale 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 Martindale home?

A standard unfinished basement in Martindale — 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 Martindale a fixed price?

Yes. We measure the Martindale 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 Martindale Calgary

Basement drywall in Martindale boarded, taped and finished right

We finish basements in Martindale 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. Martindale homes from the 1990s and 2000s have reached the age where basement finishing, renovation drywall and ceiling work are most common. We cover Martindale, Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Falconridge and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Basement boarding and taping in Martindale — Level 4 as standard
Moisture-resistant board on exterior walls and around plumbing in Martindale
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 Martindale
Sanded flat and paint-ready before we leave

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

Linear footage, board type and layout in Martindale

The cost of basement drywall in Martindale 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 Martindale

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 Martindale basement drywall process in Calgary

Board selection and surface mapping before we start in Martindale

Basement drywall in Martindale 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 Martindale

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 Martindale in Calgary

Full basement development in Martindale

We board, tape and finish complete basements in Martindale 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 Martindale basement, the painter can start the same day.

Legal secondary suite boarding in Martindale

Legal suite conversions in Martindale 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 Martindale in Calgary

Finishing the unfinished basement that came with the Martindale home

The most common basement drywall call in Martindale is the homeowner who has been in the house for a few years and is finally ready to finish the basement the builder left as framed-and-open. We measure the space, assess the framing, spec the right board for each surface and board, tape and finish the entire basement to Level 4. Martindale homeowners who wanted a home office, guest bedroom or recreation room get a space that is paint-ready.

Secondary suite partitions and bedroom additions in Martindale basements

A number of Martindale homeowners are converting their unfinished basements to secondary suites or adding a legal bedroom to an existing layout. We board the partitions, tape all joints and corners to Level 4, and make sure the board spec is correct for each wall — moisture-resistant where required, fire-rated on the suite ceiling, soundproof on party walls.

Why Martindale homeowners call Emplastrum for basement drywall in Calgary

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

We give Martindale 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 Martindale, Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Falconridge 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 Martindale

Basement Drywall Martindale: your questions answered

Do you do basement drywall in Martindale in Calgary?›: Yes — Martindale is part of our regular service area. We cover Martindale, Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Falconridge 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 Martindale?›: Moisture-resistant drywall goes on all exterior foundation walls in Martindale 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 Martindale?›: Yes. Legal suite basement drywall in Martindale 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 Martindale home in Calgary?›: A standard unfinished basement in Martindale — 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 Martindale a fixed price in Calgary?›: Yes. We measure the Martindale 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 Martindale

Basement drywall in Martindale boarded, taped and finished right