Taping and finishing
Joint taping, compound coats, corner work and sanding to prepare drywall for primer and paint. Existing boarded rooms can be assessed too.
Services
Drywall installation in Hamilton and Oakville.
GEM Finishing installs drywall across Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Kitchener-Waterloo, including basements. Gary and his crew board walls, ceilings and bulkheads tight and square, set up for a fast, flat finish. If your project still needs framing or insulation first, those earlier stages are available too.
4.9 rating on Google- Frame
- Board
- Tape
- Ready for paint
Boarded, before tapingGary and his crew
Drywall installation across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
GEM Finishing is a drywall contractor serving Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region in Ontario, based in Mississauga. On an installation job, Gary and his crew board walls, ceilings and bulkheads, and can frame and insulate first (interior and basement framing, batt insulation and vapour barrier) so one trade carries the space from bare studs to boarded and ready for tape. They check existing framing before boarding starts. Basements are a common job, from framing to boarded and ready for tape. GEM Finishing works for homeowners, landlords, renovators and general contractors across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
Your enquiry goes straight to Gary.
What’s included
What the job covers.
- Drywall boarding on walls, ceilings and bulkheads.
- Interior and basement framing, as an earlier stage.
- Batt insulation and vapour barrier, as an earlier stage.
- Assessing existing framing before boarding starts.
Gary’s work
Real jobs, this stage of the build.
Google Reviews
Finish work, backed by customer feedback.
Recent feedback shared on Google.
Read all reviews on Google★★★★★
“Really solid job on the drywall install and taping.”
★★★★★
“Professional, reliable, and very detail-oriented.”
★★★★★
“Great workmanship, fair pricing, and very professional.”
Questions before you book
Planning your drywall work.
Do you drywall basements?
Yes. Basements are a common job: framing and insulation first if needed, then boarding, then taping and finishing. See one basement from framing to paint-ready.
Can you repair damaged drywall?
Yes. Gary and his crew patch and repair damaged drywall, then finish it smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the damage for an estimate.
Can you frame and insulate before boarding?
Yes. Interior and basement framing, insulation and vapour barrier are available as earlier stages of the same job.
Do you board ceilings and bulkheads, not just walls?
Yes. Boarding covers walls, ceilings and bulkheads, set up for a flat, fast finish.
Can I hire you just for taping if the drywall is already installed?
Yes. GEM Finishing tapes and finishes drywall that another crew installed. Send photos of the boarded joints, corners and ceilings and Gary will assess the scope before quoting. Taping and finishing covers joint tape, compound coats (typically three, sanded smooth between each), corner bead and sanding to a paint-ready surface. See drywall taping & finishing.
Do you also remove popcorn ceilings?
Yes. GEM Finishing removes popcorn ceilings, then skims and refinishes them smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the existing ceiling so Gary can assess its condition and the prep involved. See popcorn ceiling removal.
Service area
Serving Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
Gary takes jobs across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region, including Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Send the job location with your enquiry so he can confirm the scope and scheduling.
See Drywall Taping & Finishing and Popcorn Ceiling Removal, or a recent taping project.
More from GEM
Other services.
Framing and insulation
Interior and basement framing, batt insulation and vapour barrier are available when your renovation needs the stages before boarding.
Popcorn and textured ceiling removal
Popcorn, stucco and other textured ceilings removed, then skimmed and refinished smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the ceiling so Gary can assess it.
Drywall repair and patching
Damaged drywall patched and repaired, then finished smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the damage for an estimate.
Request Estimate
Tell Gary what needs to be framed, boarded, taped, or finished.
4.9 rating on GoogleShare the job location, what stage the space is at, and what needs to happen next.
- No-pressure estimate — just the basics to get started.
- Text photos after submitting so Gary can judge the scope quickly.
- Gary and his crew carry the job from start to paint-ready.
Prefer to send photos directly? Text Gary at 416-779-2510, or call to discuss the job.