Board, tape and finish
Commercial drywall work is more than hanging sheets. It includes selecting the right board for each location, fastening it correctly, taping and filling joints, and sanding to the finish level the room needs. A back-of-house storage room and a boardroom with raking light do not need the same finish.
Common board types include standard, moisture-resistant for washrooms and kitchens, impact-resistant for corridors, and fire-rated board for rated walls. We confirm the board and the finish level before work starts so the price and the result match expectations.
- Standard, moisture-resistant, impact-resistant and fire-rated board
- Corner bead, control joints and reveals
- Multiple finish levels, up to smooth finishes for gloss paint or wallcovering
- Patching and tie-ins to existing walls
One crew from frame to paint
Our interior systems crew frames the wall, and the same group closes it once electrical and mechanical rough-in has passed inspection. That keeps the closing date tied to real progress, not to a subcontractor's calendar.
The handoff to painting is where finish quality is won or lost. Because the painters are also HSM employees, drywall finishers and painters agree on the standard together. Problems show up under primer, and they get fixed by the people responsible for them.
What to plan for
Drywall compound needs time to dry, and Alberta's cold, dry winters change how it behaves. A heated, ventilated building is essential, so temporary heat is part of the schedule on winter jobs.
Dust is the other concern. In occupied buildings we use containment, protect flooring and building systems, and clean as we go. Sanding is often scheduled for quiet periods.
Finally, tell us about lighting conditions. Long windows, pot lights and linear fixtures can show small flaws, and a higher finish level is cheaper to plan for than to chase afterwards.