Services

Drywall services for every project

Residential Drywall

Residential Drywall

Complete drywall solutions. From a single family to multi-family construction, we provide services from small to large custom homes or basement suites.

Commercial Drywall

Commercial Drywall

From a small to large construction or renovation of a commercial space, we provide professional drywall and framing.

Renovation

Renovation

Professional service you can count on. Whether you want to remove popcorn texture or modernize the look and feel of your house, we can provide expert services.

Drywall taping and mudding in progress

Drywall Taping

No drywall installation is complete without taping and mudding. Without the proper tape and mud, your drywall is prone to cracking.

Insulation

Insulation | Spray Foam, Attic & Batt

Spray Foam Insulation

We provide spray foam insulation for basements, attics, crawlspaces, and renovation projects across Calgary. Spray foam creates a tight seal that helps stop drafts, reduces heat loss, and improves overall energy efficiency. It's one of the best insulation options for our cold Alberta climate.

Our crew uses professional spray equipment and follows all safety standards. The foam expands as it's applied, filling gaps and hard-to-reach areas that traditional insulation often misses. Once cured, it becomes a solid, long-lasting barrier that helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer.

Spray foam is also resistant to moisture and mold, which makes it a strong choice for damp areas like basements and crawl spaces. Many homeowners choose it because it helps reduce condensation and improves comfort throughout the house.

Batt & Blown-In Insulation

Shyam Drywall provides batt and blown-in insulation services for homes across Calgary and the surrounding communities. Our crew is trained to work with all types of insulation materials, and we make sure every job meets Alberta building standards.

Blown-in insulation is one of the easiest ways to improve comfort in your home. It helps keep heat inside during winter, reduces noise between floors, and makes the temperature more consistent throughout the house. It's also a great option for homeowners who want better energy efficiency without a big renovation.

Most blown-in insulation is made from cellulose or fiberglass. Both are fire-resistant and help with sound control. Cellulose is especially good in homes that deal with moisture or ventilation issues because it resists mold and helps reduce dampness.

A properly insulated attic can make a big difference in your heating bills. When we upgrade your attic with blown-in insulation, you'll notice fewer drafts and a more comfortable home during Calgary's cold winters.

Textured drywall wall finish

Texture

Knockdown Texture

Knockdown texture is one of the most popular ceiling finishes in Calgary homes. It gives rooms a clean, modern look and helps hide small imperfections in the drywall. Many homeowners choose knockdown when updating basements, living rooms, and other high-traffic areas because it adds a smooth, bright feel to the space.

At Shyam Drywall, we've been applying ceiling textures for years. Whether you're building new or refreshing an older home, we can help you choose the right finish and apply it with a clean, consistent result. A good ceiling texture can change the look of a room and make it feel more open.

Knockdown is our most requested finish. It's light, smooth, and adds a bit of height to the room. It's a great upgrade from older styles like popcorn texture and works well in almost any part of the home.

Over the years, we've also applied many other styles, including swirls, half-moon patterns, smoked finishes, and more. If you have a specific look in mind, we can match it or create a custom texture for your project.

Knockdown texture is applied by spraying drywall compound and gently flattening it to create a soft, natural pattern. It helps hide small flaws, reduces sound, and gives the ceiling a clean, finished appearance.

If you're looking to update your ceilings in Calgary or the surrounding areas, knockdown texture is a reliable, modern choice that adds value and improves the look of your home.

Steel-stud framing on a commercial build-out

Steel Studs

Steel Stud Framing

Shyam Drywall provides steel stud framing for homes, businesses, and builders across Calgary and nearby communities. We handle everything from basement framing to full commercial and industrial projects.

Steel framing gives you straight, clean walls that don't warp, twist, or shrink. It's strong, lightweight, and fire-resistant, which makes it a great choice for Calgary's climate and modern construction standards.

We install all types of steel framing, including:

  • Structural framing
  • Standard steel stud framing
  • Light-gauge steel framing

For residential work, we use C-shaped studs with U-shaped tracks to build solid, straight walls. For commercial projects, we use heavier-gauge steel depending on the design and load requirements.

Steel studs don't rot, attract pests, or absorb moisture. They stay straight for life, and every piece is made with recycled material. This makes steel framing a durable, clean, and environmentally friendly option.

Light-gauge steel framing works much like traditional wood framing, but the material is stronger, lighter, and more consistent. It's ideal for interior walls, ceilings, and tenant improvements where accuracy and long-term stability matter.

If you want framing that stays straight, lasts longer, and performs better, steel stud framing is one of the best choices for any Calgary project.

Flat drywall ceiling taped and mudded with recessed lighting in a Calgary home by Shyam Drywall

Flat Ceilings

Shyam Drywall provides flat ceiling installation and repair for homes and businesses across Calgary and the surrounding areas. With years of experience in the drywall industry, we've built strong relationships with builders, homeowners, and renovation companies throughout the city. Our crew focuses on clean workmanship, reliable service, and results that look great in every space.

Whether you're building new or fixing an existing ceiling, we can help. We install flat drywall ceilings, repair damaged ceilings, and upgrade older ceilings to give your home a cleaner, modern look. A well-finished ceiling makes a big difference in how a room feels, both in design and comfort.

Our Flat Ceiling Services

  • Ceiling framing
  • Drywall ceiling installation
  • Sound-reducing ceiling systems
  • Drywall ceiling repairs
  • Ceiling taping and finishing

If your ceiling needs work — whether it's a small repair or a full replacement — Shyam Drywall is ready to help. We serve Calgary and nearby communities with professional, dependable ceiling services.

Suspended T-bar drop ceiling grid on a Calgary commercial build-out

T-Bar Ceilings

Suspended T-bar ceilings — also called drop ceilings — are a staple of commercial and light-industrial spaces across Calgary. Shyam Drywall installs the grid, drops the tile, and ties in cleanly around HVAC supplies, sprinkler heads, light fixtures, and access panels, so your ceiling looks sharp and stays fully serviceable.

A drop ceiling hides ductwork, plumbing, and wiring while keeping everything easy to reach for future maintenance. It also helps with sound control and gives retail, office, and restaurant spaces a clean, finished look that meets commercial code.

What We Install

  • Suspended T-bar grid systems
  • Acoustic and washable ceiling tile (Armstrong, USG, or your spec)
  • Bulkheads and drywall-to-grid transitions
  • Integration with lighting, HVAC, and sprinklers
  • Access panels for serviceable areas

Whether you're fitting out a new commercial space or upgrading an existing one, we'll size the grid to your layout and install it plumb, level, and on schedule. Serving Calgary and the surrounding communities.

Installation guide

Things to know about drywall installation

The details that separate a flat, lasting finish from a wavy patch job — here’s what our crew keeps in mind on every install.

PROPER FRAMING

Good drywall starts with good framing. Make sure the framing is straight and true before you hang a single sheet — twisted or bowed wall studs telegraph straight through the board and leave you with wavy, uneven walls.

STUDS LOCATION

Mark out your framing before you start. Knowing exactly where the studs are lets you land every screw in solid wood, so you don’t waste time backing out fasteners that missed. A light pencil line across the sheet gives you a guide to drive screws quickly and accurately.

START WITH THE CEILING

Always hang the ceiling first. Getting the overhead sheets up before the walls makes it far easier to line up your edges and corners, and lets the wall sheets support the ceiling board along its perimeter.

TRIM OUTLETS

Don’t forget to cut your outlet openings before fastening the board. Skip this step and the drywall tends to crack around the electrical box, costing you extra patching time. Measure carefully, cut the opening, then press the sheet tight to the wall — trimming the edges until it slides cleanly over the box before you finish fastening.

GET THE PROPER TOOLS

Invest in quality tools and the right screws. Drywall comes in different thicknesses, so match your screw length to the board. Use a drywall screw gun rather than a standard drill — it’s lightweight, lets you lock the trigger for fast driving, and its cone tip holds the screw and sets a consistent depth every time.

MIND YOUR SCREW SPACING

Use enough fasteners to hold the board securely. On ceilings and walls over wood studs, keep screws to a maximum of 12 inches on centre, and drive them about 1/32 inch below the surface without breaking the paper. Press the board tight to the framing as you fasten — an extra set of hands makes this far easier.

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY

Hang and finish drywall at 13°C (55°F) or warmer. Board expands and contracts with temperature — sheets hung in the cold can grow up to 1/2 inch over 100 feet as it warms to 22°C (72°F) — so leave a 1/8 inch gap between sheets for movement. Never let finishing compounds freeze before they fully cure, or they can lose their strength and bond.

KEEP THE SITE CLEAN

Keep the work area tidy before, during, and after the job. A build-up of debris and dust can hide hazards and lead to injury — a clean site is a safer, more efficient one.

PROPER INSTALLATION

Last but not least, make sure the board is properly attached. Cutting corners here almost always causes problems down the line. It’s tempting to rush the hanging and count on the finisher to hide the mistakes, but that never works out — take the time to install the panels right the first time.

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