Orillia Drywall, Ltd. is a professional drywall installation and finishing company located in Orillia, Ontario with a proven reputation for quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Our family-run business has been serving Orillia and the Simcoe area since gypsum board replaced plaster as the wall-covering of choice in the 1960s. For three generations we have been perfecting our craft and continue to take pride in our work.

We’ve seen considerable change in the drywall business over the years and the technology and products available today provide more benefits and opportunities than ever before. Gone are the days when applying an expert tape, finish and sanding job to wallboard was the extent of our work.

People are placing a great deal more emphasis on the look and feel of their homes and work places. We are now called upon to offer creative drywall solutions and the kinds of decorative drywall features that customize a space to make it unique and distinctive.

Available drywall products are now more sophisticated than ever. Gypsum board can be flexible, sound-proof, moisture and mold resistant, fire-resistant, and even water-repellent. Corner beads come in multiple dimensions and new crown mould treatments continue to emerge. A big part of our job involves staying on top of industry trends so we can offer our clients the best products for their intended use and environment.

But with all of the changes and growth we have seen in the industry, one thing has remained the same at Orillia Drywall, Ltd.: our commitment to you, the customer. Even in this fast-paced day, we live in, we still take the time to stop and listen to your needs. Whether you’re a Building Contractor or a Residential Homeowner we are devoted to using our skills and talents to meet your needs on time and with excellence. Some things never change.

Troubling Transitions

The framing for an attic space with dormers and odd roof lines is not exactly square or proportionate. What can be done to bring balance and symmetry to the space so that it doesn’t look slipshod?

The solution to this problem lies in the art and science of drywall. Expert planning and the precise placement of wallboard and bead lines come together in a finished product that shouts creativity and professionalism. When we’re finished with the space no one will ever guess there was a problem to begin with.

Attic Finishing

This newly constructed post and beam home is roughly framed with mismatched ceiling heights and stair landings but needs clean transitions between natural wood and wall space. Furthermore, utilities and steel framing valances need to be hidden.

A clean, professional transition from natural wood or stone surfaces to wallboard takes the skill of a master craftsman. Not only do we at Orillia Drywall have that skill, but we’re also adept at creatively managing those unsightly details so that they look like they were planned that way all along.

Outdated Ceilings

The ceiling is covered with flaking popcorn texture. How can it be updated to something smoother and more modern?

Getting rid of outdated popcorn ceilings is no trouble for us. We’re able to level it and prepare it for the wallboard by placing a resilient channel strapping over the top of the existing ceiling popcorn texture. Once the wallboard is fixed to the strapping it’s ready for the finish of choice—a flat finish or the California Knockdown texture are popular. Often, crown moulding is also added to dress up the room.

Moulding Return

If you have crown moulding in one room, but don’t want to carry it through to an adjoining one, how is the transition handled?

We handle this with what we call a return. Not only does it cap the moulding nicely, but it’s decorative, too!