What board thickness do you use in Cornerstone basement installations?

Standard basement walls in Cornerstone get 1/2” drywall. Exterior foundation walls get moisture-resistant board. If the basement includes a legal suite, the ceiling above the suite gets 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. We confirm the spec at the on-site quote — no guessing on board type.

Do you supply the drywall for Cornerstone jobs?

Yes — we supply and install. We select the right board type and quantity for the Cornerstone job at the on-site assessment. The board cost is included in the fixed price we give you before we start.

Do you do boarding only, or taping as well in Cornerstone?

We do both. Many Cornerstone homeowners book us for boarding and taping as a complete package. If you have a separate taping crew, we leave the installation ready for them to start the day after boarding is complete — no rework needed.

How do you handle bulkheads and soffits in Cornerstone basements?

Bulkheads and soffits are part of every basement boarding job in Cornerstone. We wrap all mechanical bulkheads, cut around chases cleanly and frame corners so the taper has a clean surface to work on. Bulkhead and soffit complexity is factored into the fixed price at the on-site quote.

Drywall Installation Cornerstone Calgary

Drywall installation in Cornerstone — right board, right spec, ready to tape

We install drywall in Cornerstone homes for basement developments, room additions, renovation re-boards and new construction. We select the right board type for every surface, hang it to the correct screw pattern, land all seams on framing and leave the installation ready for the taping crew without rework. 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 drywall boarding in Cornerstone — ceiling first, walls second
Moisture-resistant board on exterior foundation walls and wet areas
Fire-rated 5/8” Type X on suite ceilings where required
STC soundproof board on party walls for legal suites
Renovation reboarding — removing old board, installing new to current spec
Room additions, garage conversions and flex room boarding in Cornerstone
Left ready for taper — no rework needed

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

Square footage, ceiling height and board type in Cornerstone

The cost of drywall installation in Cornerstone comes down to four things: total square footage of wall and ceiling, ceiling height (standard 8-foot vs. higher in newer Cornerstone builds), board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof are all different costs), and the number and complexity of bulkheads, soffits and mechanical chases. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Legal suite board specification in Cornerstone

A legal secondary suite installation in Cornerstone requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the suite ceiling, STC soundproof board on party walls, and moisture-resistant board in all wet areas and on exterior walls. We confirm the spec before we start — not after the inspection catches a shortcut.

Our drywall installation process in Cornerstone in Calgary

Board selection and layout planning in Cornerstone

Before we pull the first sheet, we map the space in your Cornerstone home — which surfaces need moisture-resistant board, where fire-rated is required, how the ceiling runs and where the bulkheads land. We select board thickness to match adjacent surfaces in renovation work and confirm the framing is square before we start.

Hanging, edge details and leaving ready to tape in Cornerstone

Ceiling board goes up first — always. Then the walls. All seams land on framing or blocking. Outside corners get metal corner bead. Fastener heads are dimpled correctly for the board type. When we leave your Cornerstone project, the taping crew can start without touching our work.

Types of drywall installation work in Cornerstone in Calgary

Basement and suite boarding in Cornerstone

The most common boarding call in Cornerstone is a full basement installation — ceiling board first, then walls, with moisture-resistant board on all exterior foundation walls and wherever the spec requires. We wrap all mechanical bulkheads and cut around chases cleanly. The taper walks into a job-ready space.

Renovation reboarding and room additions in Cornerstone

Renovation reboarding in Cornerstone homes means pulling the damaged or outdated board, assessing the framing and installing new board to current spec. Room additions and garage conversions follow the same process — we assess the framing first, select the right board and leave the installation ready for taping.

Drywall installation work we do in Cornerstone in Calgary

New development boarding in Cornerstone — basement and flex rooms

Cornerstone homeowners finishing new development basements call us to do the boarding before the taping crew. We hang ceiling board first, wall board second, with moisture-resistant on exterior foundation walls and any wall adjacent to plumbing rough-in. We cut bulkheads cleanly, use the correct screw pattern throughout and leave the space ready for taping. No rework — the taper can start the day after we finish.

Legal suite boarding to spec in Cornerstone

With strong rental demand, secondary suite boarding calls are among the most consistent installation jobs we do in Cornerstone. We board to the Calgary spec — 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the suite ceiling, STC soundproof on party walls, moisture-resistant in wet areas — and leave an inspection-ready installation. Fixed price, specified at the on-site quote.

Why Cornerstone homeowners call Emplastrum for drywall installation in Calgary

Right board, right spec, left ready to tape in Cornerstone

We do not guess on board spec in Cornerstone homes. We assess the surface, confirm what is required and select the board before we start. The installation is left in a state where the taping crew can start without rework. That is the standard on every Cornerstone boarding job we do.

Fixed price, same-day reply, 7 days a week — Cornerstone and Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Redstone

We cover Cornerstone, Cityscape, Skyview Ranch and Redstone and surrounding communities, seven days a week. Free on-site quotes and a fixed price before we start.

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 — Drywall Installation Cornerstone

Drywall Installation Cornerstone: your questions answered

Do you install 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 thickness do you use in Cornerstone basement installations?›: Standard basement walls in Cornerstone get 1/2” drywall. Exterior foundation walls get moisture-resistant board. If the basement includes a legal suite, the ceiling above the suite gets 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. We confirm the spec at the on-site quote — no guessing on board type.
Do you supply the drywall for Cornerstone jobs?›: Yes — we supply and install. We select the right board type and quantity for the Cornerstone job at the on-site assessment. The board cost is included in the fixed price we give you before we start.
Do you do boarding only, or taping as well in Cornerstone?›: We do both. Many Cornerstone homeowners book us for boarding and taping as a complete package. If you have a separate taping crew, we leave the installation ready for them to start the day after boarding is complete — no rework needed.
How do you handle bulkheads and soffits in Cornerstone basements?›: Bulkheads and soffits are part of every basement boarding job in Cornerstone. We wrap all mechanical bulkheads, cut around chases cleanly and frame corners so the taper has a clean surface to work on. Bulkhead and soffit complexity is factored into the fixed price at the on-site quote.

Get a free quote — Drywall Installation Cornerstone

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Drywall Installation Cornerstone

Drywall installation in Cornerstone — right board, right spec, ready to tape