We at Texora Painting & Drywall do drywall installation in Delta, BC, for basement finishing, room additions and new construction. One of the two partners walks the space with you, one of our three uniformed crews handles framing, hanging, taping, mudding, sanding and priming, and the written estimate names your 1, 2 or 3-year workmanship warranty.
One of the two partners walks the space with you, and one of our three uniformed crews handles framing, hanging, taping, mudding, sanding and priming, so your walls are ready for interior paint when we hand them over. Your written estimate names the 1, 2 or 3-year workmanship warranty on qualifying projects. We have been BBB Accredited since 29 September 2026, with an A- rating, and hold 5.0 on Google from 50 reviews.
Rushed drywall work shows up as banding, ridging, nail pops and visible seams once paint goes on. We're painting and drywall contractors based in Tsawwassen, in the City of Delta, and take on drywall installation in Tsawwassen, Ladner and across Delta.
Jobs run from single rooms needing new drywall after a renovation to full basement developments where hundreds of sheets need to be hung, taped and finished. Every project is primed before we hand it over, leaving your walls ready for interior paint. For work in Ladner, see our drywall installation in Ladner, and for PoCo, see drywall installation in Port Coquitlam. For the concrete floor in a basement, see epoxy flooring.
We are fully insured and WorkSafeBC compliant, and every job starts with a written quote.
The most common type used for interior walls and ceilings throughout BC homes. It's cost-effective and easy to finish, and ideal for most living spaces, bedrooms, hallways, and living rooms.
Required in bathrooms and laundry rooms in BC, and in other high-humidity areas. The moisture-resistant facing protects against mould and deterioration. Cement board is used behind tile in showers.
Required by BC Building Code in garage-to-house separations, between suites, and in certain stairwell applications. Thicker, heavier, and provides a full hour of fire resistance at the assembly level.
Dense or laminated panels (such as QuietRock) reduce sound transmission significantly. Ideal for home theatres, music rooms, suites, and shared walls between bedrooms.
| Board | Where it goes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 1/2" drywall | Interior walls and ceilings throughout BC homes: most living spaces, bedrooms, hallways and living rooms | Cost-effective and easy to finish |
| Moisture-resistant (green board) | Bathrooms and laundry rooms in BC, and other high-humidity areas; cement board goes behind tile in showers | The moisture-resistant facing protects against mould and deterioration |
| 5/8" fire-rated Type X | Garage-to-house separations, between suites, and certain stairwell applications, where the BC Building Code requires it | Thicker and heavier, with a full hour of fire resistance at the assembly level |
| Soundproofing drywall | Home theatres, music rooms, suites, and shared walls between bedrooms | Dense or laminated panels (such as QuietRock) reduce sound transmission significantly |
New drywall goes in for basement finishing, room additions and new construction, and wherever a renovation leaves a room needing new board. Where existing drywall is extensively damaged, removing it and starting fresh usually gives a better result than hanging a second layer, which adds weight and causes trouble around electrical boxes and door frames.
Before a single sheet goes up, we walk the space and assess the framing. Studs need to be properly spaced (typically 16" on centre), plumb, and free of warps or crowns that would show through the finished wall. If we identify framing issues, we address them before hanging begins, which prevents problems that are expensive to fix later.
Drywall sheets are laid out to minimize seam locations and avoid butt joints in high-visibility areas. Sheets are fastened with screws (never nails on ceilings) at the correct spacing to prevent future nail pops.
Ceiling drywall, often 5/8" because it sags less, is hung first, then walls. All electrical boxes, plumbing penetrations, and HVAC openings are cut out cleanly.
Metal or vinyl corner bead is applied to all outside corners to protect them from chips and dings. J-bead and L-bead trim raw drywall edges at windows, doors, and transitions. Getting corner bead perfectly straight and plumb at this stage is critical, because it affects the straightness of every corner in the room.
Paper or fibreglass tape is embedded in the first (base) coat of joint compound. A second coat extends the mud wider across the seam, and a third finish coat, the thinnest and widest, gets sanded smooth. Each coat must fully dry before the next is applied, and rushing this stage is the most common cause of future cracking and banding.
Once all mud coats are dry, the surface is sanded smooth, with special attention to feathered edges, screw dimples, and corner bead transitions. The dust is thoroughly cleaned before a PVA primer or drywall primer is applied. Unprimed drywall absorbs paint unevenly and looks blotchy, even with premium paint.
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Drywall installation in the Lower Mainland is typically priced per square foot of drywall surface area. For hanging, taping, and finishing combined, expect approximately $2.50–$5.00 per square foot depending on ceiling height, layout complexity, and the level of finish required.
A typical 1,000 sq ft basement development runs $3,500–$6,000 for full drywall work. We provide written quotes before any work begins.
Interior paintwork from Texora jobs
Interior wall painting and bathroom surfaces from Texora’s supplied photos.
Holes, dents, and damaged sections repaired and texture-matched.
Drywall repair in Tsawwassen, Ladner & Delta →Specialist ceiling crack, water stain, and sag repair.
Texture repairs blended to match any existing wall finish.
Drywall texture matching in Delta, BC →Expert multi-coat taping and finishing to any level.
Drywall taping & finishing in Delta, BC →Complete interior painting once drywall is ready.
Interior painting in Tsawwassen, Ladner & Delta →Restore drywall damaged by leaks or moisture.
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Before and after photos from Texora jobs.
Your written estimate sets out the schedule for your Delta project. The drying time between mud coats can't be rushed, since proper drying is what prevents future cracking.
Moisture-resistant drywall, commonly called green board, is required in bathrooms and laundry rooms in BC. For areas that will be tiled (shower surrounds, tub surrounds), cement board is the correct substrate. Standard drywall will absorb moisture in a bathroom environment and deteriorate, leading to mould and structural problems.
It is possible in some situations, for example when adding a layer for soundproofing (dense panels such as QuietRock) or to cover extensively damaged surfaces. However, doubling up drywall adds significant weight, creates issues around electrical boxes and door frames, and is generally not recommended unless there's a specific reason. In most cases, removing the existing drywall and starting fresh produces better results.
5/8" drywall is thicker and heavier than standard 1/2" board, and significantly more rigid. It is required by the BC Building Code in fire-rated assemblies: garage-to-house walls, between secondary suites, and stairwell separations.
On ceilings, 5/8" is often preferred because it sags less over time. The trade-off is that it's heavier and harder to handle, so installation takes more time.
You need to wait for all three coats of joint compound to fully dry, and each coat requires a minimum of 24 hours under good drying conditions. After sanding and dust cleanup, a coat of drywall primer must be applied and allowed to dry before painting.
Each coat dries before the next one, and the written estimate gives the schedule for your job. In Delta's cooler, damper months, drying times may be longer.
Replacing damaged drywall on a like-for-like basis generally does not require a permit. However, if you are finishing a basement, adding a secondary suite, or making changes that affect fire separations or the building structure, a building permit from the City of Delta is required. We can help advise on what your project requires, and we're WorkSafe BC registered.
Most drywall cracks in BC homes fall into two categories: cosmetic and structural. Cosmetic cracks result from seasonal wood movement, as framing lumber expands and contracts with humidity changes, which is common in the Lower Mainland.
Structural ones are caused by foundation movement or settlement. Cracks at the corners of window and door openings are common and usually reflect normal seasonal movement rather than a structural problem.
In BC, drywall installation is typically priced by the square foot of surface area (walls + ceilings). Hanging alone runs approximately $0.80–$1.50/sqft; taping and finishing adds another $1.50–$2.50/sqft; together, a complete hang-tape-finish runs approximately $2.50–$5.00/sqft. Projects with high ceilings, curved walls, complex layouts, or higher finish levels (Level 4 or 5) fall at the upper end of the range.
We work in Ladner and Tsawwassen, across Delta, and in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. We are based at 1299 56 St in Tsawwassen, and Highway 17A, 56 Street and Ladner Trunk Road connect Tsawwassen with Ladner Village. In the Tri-Cities, Barnet Highway, Lougheed Highway and Ioco Road connect Port Coquitlam with Port Moody.
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