Drywall installation
Drywall installation in Atlanta, hung and finished ready for paint
New drywall only looks right when the finishing is right. Hanging the board is quick; taping, mudding and sanding it flat enough to paint is where the skill shows.
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Quick answer
Drywall installation in Atlanta covers hanging new board on framing, taping the joints, applying several coats of joint compound, sanding and texturing to match, then priming and painting. Moisture-resistant board goes in bathrooms and basements, and the finish level is chosen for the room's lighting. We finish the drywall and paint it, so there's no gap between trades.
Updated September 2026
The job
What a drywall installation includes
Board is chosen for the room: standard half-inch board from makers like USG Sheetrock, National Gypsum or CertainTeed for most walls, moisture-resistant or Georgia-Pacific DensArmor board in wet and below-grade spaces.
Sheets are screwed to the framing with staggered seams, then joints are taped, coated, sanded and checked under a work light. The finished wall is primed and painted by the same crew.
What moves the price
What moves the price of drywall installation
- Square footage
More board means more hanging, taping and finishing.
- Ceilings and height
Ceilings and tall walls take longer and need lifts or scaffolding.
- Board type
Moisture- and mold-resistant board costs more than standard.
- Finish level
Smooth walls in strong light need more coats or a skim.
- Texture matching
Orange peel or knockdown adds a step.
- Demolition and haul-away
Removing old walls or paneling adds labor.
What we handle
Drywall work we install
Basement and bonus room drywall
Finishing a basement or a bonus room over a garage usually means framing already in place and a lot of open wall to cover. Below grade, we check for moisture before any board goes up, since drywall against a damp foundation wall grows mold behind it. Moisture-resistant board is used near the slab and in any bathroom. Ceilings are hung first, then walls, with seams staggered and kept away from door and window corners where cracks start. The finished room is primed and painted at the end.
Wall and ceiling replacement
Water damage, old paneling, failed plaster or a remodel can leave walls and ceilings that need new board rather than patching. We remove the old material, check framing, insulation and any wiring or plumbing exposed along the way, and hang new drywall flush with the surrounding walls. Where new board meets old plaster, the thickness difference is shimmed so the transition is smooth. The joint between old and new is taped and feathered wide so it doesn't show once painted.
Moisture-resistant board for baths
Bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens behind sinks need board that tolerates humidity better than standard drywall. We install moisture-resistant or mold-resistant board in those areas, finish it with a setting compound, and prime it with a primer suited to humid rooms before paint. Inside shower and tub surrounds, drywall of any kind isn't the right material; cement board or a foam board system with a waterproof membrane goes there instead, and we'll say so if that's what the room needs.
Taping, finishing and texture
Finishing is where drywall succeeds or fails. Joints are taped and bedded, then covered in two or three progressively wider coats, each sanded smooth before the next. Corners get metal or paper-faced bead. The finish level is matched to the room: walls hit by strong side light from windows need a higher finish or a skim coat so joints don't show. Where the rest of the house has orange peel or knockdown texture, we spray and match it so new walls blend in.
Your options
Choosing the right board
Four common drywall types and where each one belongs.
| Board | Best for | Not for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard drywall | Bedrooms, living areas, halls | Wet areas |
| Moisture-resistant | Bathroom walls, laundry, behind sinks | Inside showers |
| Mold-resistant paperless | Basements, humid spaces | Inside showers |
| Fire-rated Type X | Garage walls next to living space | Where not required, as it's heavier |
Around Atlanta
New walls in a changing part of Atlanta
Drywall jobs in Atlanta houses tend to fall into two kinds of space. Finished basements need a moisture check against the foundation before any board goes up, and older homes being renovated need new board married to old plaster, where the thickness difference is shimmed so the joint disappears once painted. Knowing which situation a room is in decides the board, the fasteners and how the seams are finished.
Coatings and materials we work with
What is included
What a drywall installation includes
- Moisture check on basement and exterior walls
- Board chosen for each room
- Ceilings hung first, seams staggered
- Joints taped and coated in thin layers
- Corner bead on outside corners
- Sanding and texture to match
- Primer and paint
Step by step
How a drywall installation runs
- 1
Measure and check
Framing, moisture and any exposed wiring or plumbing reviewed.
- 2
Hang
Ceilings first, then walls, seams staggered.
- 3
Tape and coat
Joints taped and coated in several thin layers.
- 4
Sand and texture
Sanded smooth, checked under a work light, texture matched.
- 5
Prime and paint
Primed and painted by the same crew, then cleanup.
Questions
Drywall installation questions
We hang and finish drywall on existing framing; tell us about framing needs on the call and we'll discuss them.
Moisture-resistant board on walls and ceilings, and cement board with a membrane inside the shower.
Yes. Orange peel, knockdown and smooth finishes are matched.
Yes. Priming and painting are part of the job.
Sanding creates dust; we contain the work area and clean daily.
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Get walls that are ready for paint
Tell us the room and what's there now, and we'll set up a visit to measure.
Call (470) 887-8741Answered 24/7 from 565 Tift St SW Ste b, Atlanta.
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