Framing
Interior and basement framing — new walls, bulkheads, and layout changes built straight and square.
Taping · Finishing · Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Drywall Taping & Finishing Contractor in Halton, Hamilton & Waterloo Region
Drywall taping and finishing that disappears under paint.
GEM Finishing is an owner-led drywall contractor serving Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region: taping, mudding and sanding, plus dust-free popcorn ceiling removal in a room sealed in plastic, with a vacuum sander. Need the whole wall? Gary, the owner, carries the job from framing and insulation right through to paint-ready.
5.0 rating on Google- Frame
- Board
- Tape
- Ready for paint
Gary, sanding taped seams
Owner-led trade work
Straight answers, clean finish work, and a quote path that keeps things simple.
After 35 years in the trade, Gary handles the full interior wall scope — framing, insulation, boarding, taping, and popcorn ceiling removal — so one trade carries the job instead of three. Send the job location, what stage the space is at, and a few photos, and Gary will tell you exactly what needs to happen before paint. Gary works across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region, including Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
Whether it's a basement going from bare studs to finished rooms or a single ceiling that needs the popcorn gone, the job gets quoted by the person who does the work.
Homeowners
Landlords
Renovators
General contractors
Services
Every stage between bare studs and the painter showing up.
Insulation
Batt insulation and vapour barrier installed to code before the walls close up.
Boarding
Drywall hung clean and tight on walls, ceilings, and bulkheads — set up for a fast, flat finish.
Taping & Finishing
Joint taping, compound coats, corner bead, and sanding until walls disappear under paint.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Dust-free popcorn ceiling removal: Gary seals the room in plastic and uses a vacuum sander, then skims and refinishes the ceiling smooth, ready for paint.
One trade, one quote, from framing to paint-ready — no coordinating three different contractors.
Recent Work
Real jobs, every stage of the build.
From insulated stud walls to ceilings that read dead flat under light — these are Gary's own projects.
One basement, carried studs to paint-ready — the same room at each stage:
Follow this basement through the drywall stages →
Google Reviews
Five-star finish work, backed by customer feedback.
Recent feedback shared on Google.
Read all reviews on Google★★★★★
“Really solid job on the drywall install and taping.”
★★★★★
“Professional, reliable, and very detail-oriented.”
★★★★★
“Great workmanship, fair pricing, and very professional.”
How It Works
A photo-first quote path.
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Send the basics
Job location, what stage the space is at, and a few photos of the room, ceiling, or repair.
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Get a straight answer
Gary confirms the scope — whether it's one ceiling or a full basement from studs to paint-ready.
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Estimate & schedule
A clear written number and a start window, so the painter can be booked with confidence.
Service Area
Working across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
Gary takes drywall taping, finishing and boarding jobs across Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region: Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding areas. Send the job location with your photos and Gary will confirm the scope and scheduling.
Oakville
Burlington
Milton
Halton Hills (Georgetown)
Waterdown
Hamilton
Kitchener
Waterloo
Cambridge
Nearby communities
See drywall taping & finishing, drywall installation, popcorn ceiling removal, or a recent taping project.
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.