Drywall installation
Boarding for walls, ceilings and bulkheads. Tell Gary whether the space is ready for drywall or still needs work before it can be closed in.
Services
Drywall taping and finishing in Hamilton and Kitchener.
GEM Finishing does drywall taping and finishing across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Kitchener-Waterloo: joint tape, compound coats, corner bead and sanding until the seams disappear and the room is ready for primer. Gary, the owner, does the taping and the quoting himself.
5.0 rating on Google- Frame
- Board
- Tape
- Ready for paint
Gary, sanding taped seamsOwner-led work
Drywall taping and finishing across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
GEM Finishing is an owner-led drywall contractor serving Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region in Ontario. On a taping and finishing job, Gary tapes the joints, applies the compound coats (typically three, sanded smooth between each), finishes corner bead and inside corners square, and sands walls and ceilings to a paint-ready surface. He also takes on rooms another crew has already boarded. 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 to Gary, the person quoting and doing the work.
What’s included
What the job covers.
- Joint taping on new or existing drywall.
- Compound coats — typically three, sanded smooth between each.
- Corner bead and inside corners finished square.
- Sanding to a smooth, paint-ready surface.
- Assessing rooms someone else already boarded.
Gary’s work
Real jobs, this stage of the build.
Google Reviews
Five-star finish work, backed by customer feedback.
Recent feedback shared on Google.
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“Really solid job on the drywall install and taping.”
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“Professional, reliable, and very detail-oriented.”
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“Great workmanship, fair pricing, and very professional.”
Questions before you book
Planning your drywall work.
Do you tape drywall that someone else installed?
Yes. Send photos of the boarded joints, corners and ceilings and Gary will assess the taping and finishing scope before quoting.
How many coats of compound do you apply?
Typically three — the tape coat, a second coat, and a finish coat — sanded smooth between coats so the seams disappear under paint.
Do you also remove popcorn ceilings?
Yes. Popcorn ceiling removal and refinishing is part of the finishing work Gary offers. Send photos of the existing ceiling so he can assess the condition and the prep involved. See popcorn ceiling removal.
What areas do you serve?
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 so he can confirm scheduling. See a recent taping project from boarded walls to paint-ready.
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 Installation 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 ceiling removal
Popcorn ceilings removed, then skimmed and refinished smooth, ready for paint. Send photos of the ceiling so Gary can assess it.
Request Estimate
Tell Gary what needs to be framed, boarded, taped, or finished.
5.0 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.
- Every quote comes from the person doing the work.
Prefer to send photos directly? Text Gary at 416-779-2510, or call to discuss the job.