What board thickness do you use in Martindale basement installations?

Standard basement walls in Martindale 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 Martindale jobs?

Yes — we supply and install. We select the right board type and quantity for the Martindale 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 Martindale?

We do both. Many Martindale 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 Martindale basements?

Bulkheads and soffits are part of every basement boarding job in Martindale. 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 Martindale Calgary

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

We install drywall in Martindale 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. 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 drywall boarding in Martindale — 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 Martindale
Left ready for taper — no rework needed

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

Square footage, ceiling height and board type in Martindale

The cost of drywall installation in Martindale comes down to four things: total square footage of wall and ceiling, ceiling height (standard 8-foot vs. higher in newer Martindale 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 Martindale

A legal secondary suite installation in Martindale 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 Martindale in Calgary

Board selection and layout planning in Martindale

Before we pull the first sheet, we map the space in your Martindale 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 Martindale

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 Martindale project, the taping crew can start without touching our work.

Types of drywall installation work in Martindale in Calgary

Basement and suite boarding in Martindale

The most common boarding call in Martindale 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 Martindale

Renovation reboarding in Martindale 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 Martindale in Calgary

Full basement boarding in Martindale homes

The most common boarding call in Martindale is full basement installation. The builder framed the space; the homeowner is ready to finish it. We hang the ceiling board first — always — then the walls, with moisture-resistant board on all exterior foundation walls. We use the correct screw pattern, land all seams on framing, and cut around mechanical chases and bulkheads cleanly. When the boarding crew leaves a Martindale basement, the taping crew can start without rework.

Legal suite partition boarding in Martindale

Secondary suite additions in Martindale homes require the right board on every surface: 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 bathrooms and laundry. We board to the Calgary secondary suite spec so the installation passes inspection without a callback.

Why Martindale homeowners call Emplastrum for drywall installation in Calgary

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

We do not guess on board spec in Martindale 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 Martindale boarding job we do.

Fixed price, same-day reply, 7 days a week — Martindale and Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Falconridge

We cover Martindale, Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Falconridge 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 Martindale

Drywall Installation Martindale: your questions answered

Do you install 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 thickness do you use in Martindale basement installations?›: Standard basement walls in Martindale 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 Martindale jobs?›: Yes — we supply and install. We select the right board type and quantity for the Martindale 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 Martindale?›: We do both. Many Martindale 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 Martindale basements?›: Bulkheads and soffits are part of every basement boarding job in Martindale. 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 Martindale

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Drywall Installation Martindale

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