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Drywall & Tiling
Kingston & Eastern Ontario
Framing, drywall installation and finishing, tile installation, and repair work for renovation and new construction projects. Level 4 finish standard on every job.
What's Included
Exactly what DRW
delivers
- Framing — walls, soffits, and partition changes
- Taping, mudding, and corner bead
- Ceiling drywall and skim coat
- Tile — ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone
- Floor tile — bathroom, kitchen, and entryway
- Waterproofing membrane in wet shower areas
- Drywall hanging and fastening
- Level 4 finish standard (Level 5 available)
- Moisture-resistant drywall in wet areas
- Wall tile — showers, backsplashes, and feature walls
- Grouting, caulking, and tile edge trim
- Patching and repair of existing drywall
Best Fit For
Who this is built for
Homeowners finishing a basement, adding walls, or updating a bathroom. Renovation contractors needing drywall and tiling as part of a package. Property owners repairing water-damaged or worn finishes. Commercial operators finishing new partitions or updating tiled washrooms.
How It Works
How the project moves
Assessment & Layout
Confirm framing requirements, substrate conditions, tile layout, and finish level before ordering material.
Framing & Substrate
Framing, blocking, moisture barriers, and drywall substrate — the work behind the wall that determines longevity.
Drywall or Tile
Drywall hung, taped, and finished to spec. Tile set to layout with proper substrate, adhesive, and grout system.
Final Finish
Corners, caulking, trim, and cleanup. Ready for paint or the next trade on schedule.
Common Questions
What clients usually ask
What finish level do I need?
Level 4 is standard for most painted walls and ceilings — fully embedded seams and smooth compound. Level 5 (skim coat) is used where critical lighting or high-gloss paint would expose imperfections, such as in photography studios, galleries, or high-end residential.
How much does drywall cost per square foot in Ontario?
Drywall hanging and finishing (Level 4): $3.50–$7.50/sq ft at medium–high Ontario rates. Tiling: $14–$32/sq ft depending on tile size, pattern, and substrate complexity. Framing: $22–$48/sq ft of wall area framed.
Can you match existing texture on a repair?
For most common textures — orange peel, light skip trowel, and stipple — we can match closely enough that repairs disappear under paint. Knockdown and heavily textured finishes are harder to match perfectly.
What substrate goes behind shower tile?
Cement board or equivalent water-resistant backer. We also apply a waterproofing membrane in wet shower areas before setting tile — this is the step most failures skip, and we don’t.
All Services
Start with an estimate
Tell us the area, scope (drywall, tile, or both), and finish level. We’ll respond with a clear range.
Related Services
Why DRW
Why clients choose DRW
for drywall & tiling
01
Flat Walls, Proper Finish
DRW finishes to Level 4 — fully embedded seams and smooth compound. Painted walls that don’t telegraph every seam in raking light.
02
Wet Area Expertise
Shower tile and bathroom floors built on proper substrates — cement board, Schluter profiles, and waterproofing membrane. The step most failures skip.
03
Framing + Drywall Together
When partition changes are in scope, DRW does framing and drywall in sequence — no separate crew handoff or coordination gap.
04
Tile Layout Matters
We plan layouts before any tile is set — centering, grout joint sizing, and cut placement decided and confirmed upfront.
05
Commercial Finishing
Office and retail partition systems, commercial drywall, and washroom tiling at commercial durability standards and schedules.
06
Repair Work Too
Water damage, nail pops, settlement cracks — we assess, match texture, and finish so repairs disappear under paint.
Cost Estimator
Drywall & tiling cost
estimator
Ontario medium–high market rates. Enter square footage for drywall, tile, or both — costs broken out by labour, materials, and substrate work.
Drywall & Tiling Estimator
Enter the area for each scope item. Leave unused items at zero. All rates include materials, substrate work, and finish at medium–high Ontario pricing.
Estimated Project Range
$50 – $100
Ontario medium–high market · labour + materials
Scope
2 sq ft floor tile
Drywall
$0
Floor Tile
$50
Wall Tile
$0
Framing
$0
Scope notes: Drywall at Level 5 finish — full skim coat, critical lighting ready. Tile pricing includes cement board substrate, waterproofing membrane in wet areas, setting, grouting, caulking, and edge trim. Framing estimate based on approximate wall area from drywall scope.
Ready for a written quote?
A quick walkthrough confirms substrate conditions, tile layout options, and finish level — giving us everything for a written scope and quote.
Estimates based on Ontario medium–high market rates 2024–2025. Tile material cost reflects standard ceramic/porcelain at $3–$8/sq ft supply; natural stone and large-format tile add 30–60% to material cost. Waterproofing membrane in shower areas is included in wet-area tile pricing. Planning purposes only — not a quote or contract.
Ready to finish your walls?
Tell us the scope — drywall, tile, or both — and the square footage. We’ll respond with a written range and timeline.