Commercial New Construction Drywall in St. Lucie, FL
St Lucie Elite Drywall provides commercial and new construction drywall services in St. Lucie, FL, including metal stud framing, drywall hanging and installation, taping, mudding, Level 4–5 finishing, FRP wall panel installation, and exterior gypsum sheathing. With more than 20 years of experience, our commercial drywall contractors support tenant build-outs, retail renovations, offices, restaurants, medical facilities, warehouses, industrial buildings, multifamily properties, and new-home construction.
Our experienced drywall crews coordinate wall and ceiling installation with project plans, construction schedules, inspections, and other trades. Skilled hangers and finishers install standard, fire-rated, moisture-resistant, mold-resistant, impact-resistant, and specialty gypsum board systems based on the requirements of each space. Dust-control practices, organized material staging, and dependable scheduling help keep commercial build-outs and new construction projects moving toward completion.
St. Lucie Elite Drywall serves general contractors, builders, developers, business owners, and property managers throughout Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Vero Beach, Sebastian, and surrounding communities in St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach and Indian River Counties.
Why We're the Best Commercial Drywall Company
- More Than 20 Years of Drywall Experience
- Commercial Build-Out and Tenant-Improvement Expertise
- Drywall Hanging, Taping and Finishing Crews
- Level 4 and Level 5 Drywall Finishes
- FRP Wall Panel Installation
- Metal Stud Framing and Interior Partition Systems
- New-Home Construction Drywall
- Exterior Gypsum Sheathing Capabilities
- Fire-Rated and Specialty Wall Assemblies
- High-Wall and High-Ceiling Installation
- Dust-Controlled Work Practices
- Organized Scheduling and Trade Coordination
- Licensed, Insured and Code-Compliant Work
- Clear Estimates and Responsive Communication
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Commercial Drywall Services for Build-Outs and New Construction
Commercial drywall work must fit into a larger construction plan. Framing layouts, wall assemblies, mechanical systems, inspections, finish schedules, and the work of other trades all affect when drywall can be installed and completed. Our commercial drywall professionals provide coordinated installation for new buildings, renovations, tenant improvements, and interior build-outs. We review each scope against the plans and field conditions so materials, installation methods, and finish levels match the requirements of the project.
Tenant Build-Out and Commercial Renovation Drywall
St. Lucie Elite Drywall provides tenant build-out drywall services for unfinished shells, occupied commercial properties, remodeled business spaces, and complete interior renovations. Our commercial drywall contractors can construct new partitions, modify existing layouts, close abandoned openings, create soffits and ceiling features, and prepare walls for paint, millwork, fixtures, and final finishes.
Retail, restaurant, medical, and office build-outs frequently require several drywall-related systems within the same project. Metal stud partitions, fire-rated assemblies, moisture-resistant board, acoustical insulation, drywall ceilings, FRP panels, and Level 5 feature walls may all be incorporated into one coordinated scope.
Commercial renovation services can include selective drywall removal, replacement of damaged wallboard, reconfiguration of rooms, construction of new walls, ceiling repairs, and blending new finishes with existing surfaces.
Commercial Drywall Hanging and Installation
Professional drywall hanging begins with accurate layout, correct board selection, secure fastening, and properly positioned joints. Our drywall installers hang gypsum board on walls, ceilings, soffits, bulkheads, chases, columns, and other architectural features in accordance with project specifications.
Commercial drywall installation may include:
- Standard gypsum wallboard
- Fire-rated Type X and specialty fire-code panels
- Moisture- and mold-resistant drywall
- Impact- and abuse-resistant wallboard
- Sound-control drywall assemblies
- Cement board and tile backer systems
- Shaft-wall and chase assemblies
- High-wall and high-ceiling drywall installation
- Drywall ceilings, soffits and architectural details
- Double-layer and multilayer wall systems.
Careful board placement and fastening help create straighter walls, cleaner corners, stronger assemblies, and a better foundation for drywall finishing.
Drywall Taping, Mudding and Level 4–5 Finishing
Our commercial drywall finishers provide taping, joint treatment, corner finishing, sanding, and surface preparation for new construction and renovation projects. Finish levels are matched to the intended wall covering, lighting conditions, architectural requirements, and final appearance of the space.
Level 4 drywall finishing is commonly used for commercial walls that will receive flat, eggshell, or lightly textured coatings. Level 5 drywall finishing adds a skim coat across the entire surface to produce a more uniform appearance under critical lighting, glossy paint, dark colors, large windows, and premium architectural finishes.
Drywall finishing services include:
- Joint taping and multiple finish coats
- Inside and outside corner finishing
- Bead installation around corners and openings
- Screw and fastener concealment
- Level 4 drywall finishing
- Level 5 skim-coat finishing
- Smooth-wall and paint-ready preparation
- Commercial drywall sanding and dust control
- Punch-list corrections and final touch-ups
FRP Wall Panel Installation
St. Lucie Elite Drywall installs fiberglass-reinforced plastic wall panels in commercial spaces that require durable, washable, moisture-resistant wall surfaces. FRP panels are frequently specified for restaurants, commercial kitchens, food-preparation areas, restrooms, janitorial rooms, medical facilities, utility areas, and other high-use environments.
Our FRP installers prepare the substrate, measure and cut panels, apply the appropriate adhesive, and install trim, divider bars, inside corners, outside corners, and termination pieces for a clean finished system. Proper preparation is especially important because uneven or damaged substrates can affect panel adhesion and final appearance.
FRP installation is available as part of a complete commercial build-out or as a separate wall-panel scope.
Metal Stud Framing and Interior Wall Systems
Commercial metal stud framing establishes the layout and structural foundation for drywall partitions, soffits, ceilings, and architectural features. Our crews construct light-gauge metal framing for office layouts, retail spaces, restaurants, warehouses, healthcare facilities, multifamily buildings, and other commercial interiors.
Framing services may include
- Interior metal stud partition
- Door and window openings
- Full-height and demising walls
- Fire-rated wall assemblies
- Shaft walls and mechanical chases
- Soffits, drops and ceiling features
- Bulkheads and architectural framing
- Backing for cabinets, fixtures and equipment
- Exterior cold-formed framing when included in the project scope
Framing layouts are coordinated with door locations, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical work, ceiling elevations, and specified wall assemblies.
New-Home Construction Drywall
Our new construction drywall crews provide complete drywall installation for custom homes, production homes, additions, and residential development projects. Services can include material stocking, drywall hanging, ceiling installation, corner bead, taping, finishing, texture application, sanding, and preparation for primer and paint.
New-home drywall installation can incorporate standard board, moisture-resistant drywall, fire-rated garage assemblies, cement backer board, sound-control systems, vaulted ceilings, tray ceilings, arches, niches, soffits, and other architectural details.
St. Lucie Elite Drywall works with builders and general contractors to coordinate production schedules, inspections, trade sequencing, and punch-list completion across individual homes or ongoing residential construction programs.
Exterior Gypsum Sheathing and Building Shell Work
St. Lucie Elite Drywall also supports exterior wall and building-shell scopes involving glass-mat gypsum sheathing and compatible cold-formed metal framing. Exterior gypsum sheathing provides a durable substrate behind specified cladding, stucco, EIFS, weather-barrier, and exterior insulation systems.
Exterior shell-related services may include:
- Exterior glass-mat gypsum sheathing
- DensGlass-type exterior sheathing systems
- Exterior cold-formed metal framing
- Soffit and exterior ceiling board installation
- Exterior-rated gypsum panels
- Sheathing around openings and penetrations
- Substrate preparation for EIFS or stucco systems
- Coordination with air- and water-barrier installers
Exterior assemblies must follow the approved plans, manufacturer requirements, fastening schedules, and applicable wind-load specifications. The precise scope should be established before describing this as complete “shell construction,” since masonry, structural steel, roofing, waterproofing, and exterior finishes may fall under separate trades.
Fire-Rated, Moisture-Resistant and Sound-Control Assemblies
Commercial and new construction projects frequently require wall systems designed for more than appearance. Our drywall contractors install specified assemblies for fire resistance, sound control, moisture exposure, impact resistance, and separation between occupancies.
These systems may include multilayer Type X drywall, shaftliner panels, acoustical insulation, resilient channels, sound-isolation clips, moisture-resistant panels, mold-resistant board, and sealed penetrations coordinated with the appropriate firestopping trade.
Every rated assembly should follow the approved construction documents and specified tested design. Substituting materials or changing stud spacing, board orientation, fasteners, or layer requirements can affect the performance and approval of the assembly.
Commercial New Construction Drywall - FAQs
We use assemblies designed to meet 1-hour and 2-hour fire-resistance ratings as required by Florida Building Code. Commonly, these include multiple layers of Type X drywall on both sides of metal studs, with appropriate insulation backing.
The exact assembly depends on ratings mandated for partitions, corridors, and shaft walls, but 5/8-inch Type X drywall is standard for achieving 1-hour ratings, often doubled up for 2-hour fire barriers.
St. Lucie’s hurricane risk demands increased fastening density beyond typical standards. Screw spacing for drywall is tighter, frequently reduced to 7 inches on center or less on exterior walls to resist wind-borne debris impact.
Heavier gauge metal studs (typically 20 or 18 gauge) support these demands, improving structural integrity. These specifications help ensure walls withstand Florida’s severe storm conditions.
Installed costs vary widely by complexity. Metal-stud framing plus drywall typically runs around $5 to $8 per square foot.
Level 4 finishing, preferred for standard commercial spaces, may add $1 to $1.50/sf. Level 5 finish costs range $2 or more above Level 4 due to higher labor and material quality.
Moisture-and mold-resistant drywall increases material costs by 15-30%, impacting total installed price.
For commercial projects, we generally hang 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of drywall per crew per day. Taping and finishing typically progress at 500 to 800 square feet daily per crew, depending on finish level.
Schedule reliability depends on crew experience, site accessibility, weather conditions, and coordination with other trades. Dust control and early inspection cycles help keep the workflow steady.
STC ratings of 50 or higher are common for medical and hospitality spaces, with offices often requiring STC 45 to 50. We typically achieve these using double-layer drywall on metal studs combined with mineral wool insulation.
Using resilient channels or sound isolation clips can boost STC without excessive wall thickness. Proper assembly selection balances performance with material and labor costs.
Commercial drywall work in Florida demands thorough documentation. This includes submittals confirming material UL fire-resistance designs, NFPA code compliance, and manufacturer data sheets.
Special inspections by third-party firms, daily QA logs, and final closeout as-builts with specified assemblies verify that installations meet code and contract requirements. We maintain clear records and communication throughout the process to ensure compliance.
St. Lucie Elite Drywall can handle drywall-related scopes for tenant build-outs, including metal stud framing, drywall hanging, wall and ceiling finishing, soffits, fire-rated assemblies, sound-control systems, FRP panels, and punch-list completion.
The exact scope depends on the construction plans and the responsibilities assigned to each trade.
Yes. Our FRP installers provide wall-panel installation for restaurants, food-preparation areas, commercial kitchens, restrooms, janitorial rooms, healthcare spaces, and other areas requiring durable, washable surfaces.
Yes. Builders and general contractors can request a complete drywall package or an individual scope such as board hanging, taping, Level 4 finishing, Level 5 finishing, sanding, repairs, or punch-list work.
Yes. New-home drywall services are available for custom homes, production homes, residential developments, and additions. Work can include material stocking, hanging, finishing, texture, specialty ceilings, garage assemblies, and final touch-ups.
Exterior services can include cold-formed framing, glass-mat exterior gypsum sheathing, exterior-rated ceiling board, soffits, and substrate preparation for specified stucco or EIFS systems. The plans determine whether waterproofing, exterior finishes, and other shell components are included or assigned to separate contractors.
Level 4 covers joints, fasteners, corners, and accessories with the specified finish coats and is appropriate for many painted commercial interiors.
Level 5 adds a skim coat across the complete drywall surface to improve uniformity under critical lighting, glossy coatings, dark paint colors, and other demanding finishes.
Yes. Our crews install specified fire-rated and acoustical drywall assemblies using the board layers, framing, insulation, fasteners, and accessories shown in the approved plans.
Tested assemblies must be followed precisely to preserve their intended ratings.
Plans, project address, bid deadline, anticipated start date, wall and ceiling heights, finish requirements, material specifications, and the requested scope are helpful. For renovations and smaller build-outs, photographs and a site visit may also be needed.
Build your commercial interior, tenant build-out, new home, or exterior wall system with dependable framing, professional drywall installation, durable FRP panels, and smooth, paint-ready finishes.