Drywall Services

Drywall installation (board + tape + finish) typically costs $1.50–$3.00 per square foot for standard residential work. Level 5 finish for high-gloss paint or critical lighting adds $1.00–$2.00 per square foot. Fire-rated assemblies with Type X drywall cost more due to the specialized materials and double-layer installation required for 1-hour and 2-hour ratings.

Level 4 is the standard residential finish — three coats (tape coat, fill coat, skim coat) producing smooth surfaces suitable for flat or eggshell paint. Level 5 adds a full skim coat over the entire surface, creating a glass-smooth finish with zero imperfections. Level 5 is recommended for high-gloss paint, critical lighting conditions, or feature walls where any surface variation would be visible.

A typical whole-home drywall job takes 1–2 weeks per floor. This includes board hanging (1–2 days), first coat of mud (1 day + drying), second coat (1 day + drying), third coat (1 day + drying), and final sanding. Each coat needs 24 hours to dry before the next application. Basement finishing typically takes 1–2 weeks total.

Fire-rated drywall (Type X) contains glass fibres that hold it together longer during a fire. A single layer of 5/8" Type X provides 45–60 minutes of fire resistance. The Ontario Building Code requires fire-rated assemblies for party walls between dwelling units, garage-to-house separations, furnace rooms, and any wall separating different occupancies. Double-layer Type X assemblies provide 1-hour and 2-hour fire ratings.

Yes, we match common textures including smooth, orange peel, knockdown, and stipple finishes. For renovation projects, we blend new drywall into existing surfaces so the transition is invisible after painting. Texture matching is especially important for partial wall repairs and room additions where new meets old.