What's included
- Vapour barrier inspection before boarding
- 5/8" board on ceilings, 1/2" on walls (moisture-resistant on any exterior wall)
- Full taping and finishing to Level 4
- Primer and two coats of premium latex on walls and ceilings
- Trim and door painting coordinated with your finish carpenter
Brampton context
Brampton basements have their own challenges. Older Bramalea and Northgate basements are often part-height with block foundation walls that need Delta-membrane and stud walls held off the block before insulation. Newer Springdale, Credit Valley, and Mount Pleasant basements have full-height poured concrete with weeping tile and are much more forgiving. Either way, we insist on a full vapour barrier inspection before we hang board — the number one cause of basement mould we see is drywall installed over a torn or missing poly layer.
Our process
- 01
Vapour check
Inspect poly, tape any gaps, confirm insulation is tight before board goes up.
- 02
Board
Ceiling first, then walls; moisture-resistant board on any exterior-facing surface.
- 03
Tape & finish
Full Level 4 finish, corner beads, all fasteners floated.
- 04
Prime & paint
PVA drywall primer plus two coats of eggshell — plus your ceiling colour of choice.
Signs you need this service
- ▸Framed basement waiting on drywall and paint
- ▸Existing finished basement with water damage or dated finishes that needs a full refresh
- ▸Basement legal-suite conversion needing fire-rated ceilings and STC-rated party walls
Why it matters
A basement is often the largest single addition of living space you can add to a Brampton home without touching the footprint. Getting the drywall and paint stage right — vapour management, moisture-resistant board where it counts, real finish quality — is what separates a basement that stays beautiful for 20 years from one that starts showing problems in year three.
Frequently asked
Do you do the framing and electrical too?+
We focus on drywall and paint. If you don't already have a GC or trades lined up, we can refer trusted framers, electricians, and plumbers we regularly work alongside in Brampton.
How long for a typical Brampton basement?+
800–1,200 sq ft usually runs 2–3 weeks from boarding to final paint, depending on ceiling complexity, bulkheads, and your other trades' scheduling.
Do basement ceilings need to be Type-X fire-rated?+
The area directly under a mechanical room needs 5/8" Type-X for fire separation. Legal secondary-suite basements need full 5/8" Type-X ceilings across the whole suite. Regular finished basements do not — 1/2" is fine, though we prefer 5/8" for sound.
Can you match the finish to the upstairs?+
Yes. We match trim colour, wall paint, and ceiling texture (or lack of texture) so the basement feels like a continuous part of the home, not a bolt-on.