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Commercial Drywall Contractors in Miami, FL

Metal stud framing, fire-rated walls, shaft walls, ceilings and finishing for offices, retail, restaurants, medical suites and multifamily buildings. Magic City Drywall provides commercial drywall services in Miami for general contractors, developers, property managers and business owners.

We build to the approved plans and specifications, coordinate with the other trades on site, and finish to the level the project calls for.

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Commercial Drywall Services in Miami

Commercial Drywall Framing in Miami

Non-structural metal stud framing for interior partitions, furred walls, soffits, bulkheads and ceiling framing. We frame to the stud size, gauge and spacing shown on the plans, add heavier studs and blocking where the design calls for them, and install deflection track where partitions meet structure.

Commercial Drywall Installation in Miami

Hanging gypsum board on walls and ceilings, including single- and multi-layer assemblies, using the board types specified for each partition.

Fire-Rated Walls and Ceilings

Corridor walls, demising walls, rated ceilings and other fire-resistance-rated assemblies, built with the components listed in the tested design shown on the plans.

Shaft Wall Systems

Enclosures for elevator shafts, stairwells and mechanical shafts in mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Shaft wall systems are built from one side, so the shaft stays clear of scaffolding.

Drywall Ceilings, Soffits and Bulkheads

Suspended and framed drywall ceilings, light coves, soffits and bulkheads that hide ductwork and define spaces.

Abuse- and Impact-Resistant Walls

High-traffic corridors, stairwells, service areas and other walls that take a beating, using abuse-resistant or impact-resistant gypsum panels where specified.

Sound-Rated Partitions

Walls between offices, exam rooms, hotel rooms and apartments, built to the sound-rated (STC) design shown on the plans, with insulation and sealant where required.

Commercial Insulation

Wall and ceiling insulation installed before the board closes the cavity, including insulation required by sound-rated designs.

Commercial Drywall Finishing and Texture

Taping, finishing and sanding to the finish levels in the specifications, from Level 1 above ceilings to Level 5 in lobbies and areas with critical lighting.

Tenant Improvements and Interior Build-Outs

Office suites, retail stores, restaurants and medical spaces, from demolition of old partitions to new framing, board and finish.

Commercial Drywall Repair and Service Work

For property managers: damage repair, water-damage replacement, patching after other trades, and make-ready work between tenants.

Commercial Painting

Primer and paint after the drywall is finished, so one contractor delivers a ready space. See our commercial interior painting services.

Who We Work With

Commercial drywall in Miami serves very different clients. Here is what each one gets from us:

Client	What we provide
General contractors	Bids from plans and specifications, a clear scope with inclusions and exclusions, and a crew that keeps to the schedule
Developers	Framing and drywall packages for multifamily, mixed-use and commercial buildings
Property managers	Repairs, tenant turnovers and build-outs in occupied buildings
Business owners	Office, retail, restaurant and medical build-outs, coordinated with your contractor or landlord

Commercial Projects We Handle

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Office buildings and office suites
Retail stores and shopping centers
Restaurants and hospitality
Medical and dental offices
Multifamily apartments and condominiums
Hotels
Schools and institutional buildings
Warehouses with office areas

Featured Projects

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Location: [Neighborhood or city]
Client type: [General contractor, developer, property manager or owner]
Size: [Square footage or number of floors or units]
Scope: [For example: metal stud framing, 1-hour rated corridor walls, drywall ceilings, Level 4 finish]
Schedule: [Duration, and whether it finished on time]
Photos: [2 to 4 real photos: framing, board and finished space]
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Built to the Plans: Fire-Rated and Sound-Rated Assemblies

In commercial buildings, many walls and ceilings must meet a fire rating, a sound rating, or both. These ratings belong to the complete tested assembly, not to the drywall alone.

Fire-rated assemblies. A rated wall or ceiling is usually tied to a specific tested design, often from the UL Fire Resistance Directory or the Gypsum Association’s GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual. National Gypsum explains that the contractor must build a UL fire-rated design with the products approved and tested for that assembly. The studs, board type, number of layers, fasteners and joint treatment all have to match.

Sound-rated assemblies. Specifications for STC-rated walls typically require materials and construction identical to the tested assembly, just like fire-rated walls.

Penetrations. Pipes, ducts and cables that pass through a rated wall must be sealed with a listed firestop system. UL publishes these systems in a separate directory for through-penetration firestop systems. We coordinate with the trade responsible so rated walls are complete before inspection.

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What this means for you:

We build each rated partition to the design number on the drawings
We do not substitute boards or fasteners that are not allowed by the design
We flag missing or unclear design references before framing starts

Commercial Metal Stud Framing Done Right

Framing decides how straight, solid and crack-free the finished walls will be.

Standards. Non-structural steel studs are specified under ASTM C645, and their installation under ASTM C754. In the construction specifications, this work usually falls under Section 09 22 16, Non-Structural Metal Framing.

Stud gauge. For steel studs, a lower gauge number means heavier, thicker steel. 25 gauge is the lightest common stud, and 20 gauge is heavier. Allowable wall height depends on stud size, gauge and spacing, so tall walls often need heavier or deeper studs.

Heavier framing where it matters. Specifications commonly call for heavier studs at door jambs, behind tile backer board and on partitions that carry wall-mounted cabinets or equipment.

Deflection track. Where partitions meet a floor slab or structure above, slotted deflection track lets the structure move without cracking the gypsum board.

Blocking. Backing for grab bars, cabinets, TVs, handrails and equipment is installed before the walls are closed, so nothing has to be added later through finished drywall.

Choosing the Right Board for Commercial Spaces

Board type	Typical commercial use	What to know
5/8-inch Type X	Fire-rated walls and ceilings	The standard board in many rated designs
Abuse-resistant (AR) and impact-resistant (IR) panels	Corridors, stairwells, schools, hospitals, service areas	Rated Level 1 to 3 under ASTM C1629. The Gypsum Association notes they are on average at least 25 percent heavier than standard 5/8-inch Type X board
Moisture- and mold-resistant board	Restrooms, janitor closets, kitchens, areas near water	Resists moisture, but is not waterproof
Shaft wall liner panels	Elevator shafts, stairwells, mechanical shafts	Part of a tested shaft wall system with special studs
Sound-reducing board	Offices, exam rooms, hotel and apartment walls	Used where the design or the client wants better sound control
Tile backer board	Behind tile in restrooms and showers	Standard drywall is not a substitute where walls get wet directly

Shaft Walls for Miami’s Mid-Rise and High-Rise Buildings

Shaft wall systems are fire-rated partitions designed to be installed from only one side. USG describes them as non-load-bearing gypsum assemblies built from outside the shaft at each floor, which leaves the shaft free of scaffolding and lets elevator equipment be installed at the same time.

They are used for elevator shafts, stairwells, mechanical shafts and air shafts. A typical system uses gypsum liner panels fitted into special C-H studs, with gypsum board applied to the room side. As with any rated wall, the system must match its tested design.

Finish Levels for Commercial Drywall

Commercial specifications often use several finish levels in one building, based on the Gypsum Association’s GA-214 standard. Concealed areas above ceilings may only need Level 1, warehouses and areas behind tile Level 2, most offices and retail Level 4, and lobbies or walls under strong light Level 5. Miami buildings with glass walls and bright natural light often need Level 5 in key areas. We finish each area to the level in the specifications.

Finishing in Miami’s Humidity

Joint compound dries more slowly in humid air, and coating over damp compound leads to cracks and visible seams after turnover. On commercial projects, we work with the general contractor to have the building dried in and the air conditioning running before finishing starts where possible, and we plan the finishing schedule around building conditions.

How We Bid Commercial Drywall

Commercial drywall is priced from the plans, not by a flat rate. Every building has a different mix of wall types, heights, ratings and finish levels.

What we need to bid:

Architectural drawings, including partition types and reflected ceiling plans
Project specifications, especially the drywall and framing sections
Schedule and bid due date
Site access, working hours and any occupied-building rules

What our bid shows:

Wall and ceiling types, with the board, stud size and gauge for each
Fire-rated and sound-rated assemblies by design number
Finish levels by area
Clear inclusions and exclusions, such as insulation, firestopping, texture and paint
Schedule assumptions and crew size

In construction specifications, this work usually falls under Section 09 21 16, Gypsum Board Assemblies, Section 09 22 16, Non-Structural Metal Framing, and Section 09 21 16.23 for shaft wall assemblies.

What changes the price: total square footage, wall heights, number of layers, rated and shaft wall assemblies, specialty boards, finish levels, ceiling work, after-hours or occupied-building work, and how the schedule is phased.

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Licensing, Permits, Insurance and Safety

Licensing. Florida’s House Bill 735 moved occupational licensing to the state. After July 1, 2023, Miami-Dade County stopped issuing and renewing its gypsum drywall installer and finisher specialty licenses. However, work that requires a building permit must still be permitted by a contractor licensed by Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida in a category that can obtain that permit.

Permits. Commercial build-outs and alterations generally require a building permit under the Florida Building Code, usually pulled by the general contractor. We work under your permit and coordinate required inspections before walls are closed.

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Insurance. We provide certificates of insurance for general liability and workers’ compensation, and can name your company or the owner as certificate holder.

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Safety.

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Our Commercial Drywall Process

Plan review and bid. We review drawings and specifications, ask questions early and submit a detailed bid.
Pre-construction meeting. Schedule, access, layout and coordination with other trades.
Layout. Walls are laid out from the drawings and checked against the site.
Framing. Track, studs, headers, blocking and deflection track installed to the design.
Coordination before closing. Other trades complete in-wall work, and required inspections are passed before board goes on.
Insulation, where included.
Board installation. Walls and ceilings hung to the specified assemblies.
Finishing. Taping and finishing to the specified level in each area, with full drying time between coats.
Punch list and turnover. We walk the space with you, complete the punch list and leave the area clean.

Capabilities Statement

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Item	Details
Company	Magic City Drywall [legal entity name]
License	[Type and number]
Insurance	[General liability and workers’ compensation limits, additional insured available]
Bonding	[Bonding capacity, if any. Remove this row if not bonded]
Crew size	[Number of framers and finishers]
Project size range	[Smallest and largest typical projects]
Assemblies built	[For example: fire-rated walls and ceilings, shaft walls, STC-rated partitions, abuse-resistant walls]
Service area	[Miami-Dade, and Broward if served]
Safety	[OSHA training and safety program]

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How to Choose the Top Commercial Drywall Contractors in Miami

The best commercial drywall contractor for your project is the one that can prove it can deliver. Before you award the work, check:

License and insurance. Verify the license on the Florida DBPR site or with Miami-Dade County, and get certificates of insurance directly from the insurer or agent.
Similar projects. Ask for recent projects of the same type and size, with references.
Rated assembly experience. Ask how they handle fire-rated, sound-rated and shaft wall assemblies.
Manpower. Make sure their crew size matches your schedule.
A clear bid. Inclusions, exclusions, finish levels and assumptions should all be in writing.
Safety record. Ask about their safety program and training.

Commercial Drywall Service Across Miami-Dade

We provide commercial drywall service in Miami and surrounding areas, including [CONFIRM SERVICE AREA, for example: Brickell, Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Doral, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami Gardens and North Miami].

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Why General Contractors Choose Magic City Drywall

One trade partner for the whole wall. Framing, insulation, drywall, finishing and paint.
Built to the design. Fire-rated, sound-rated and shaft wall assemblies built to the tested designs on the plans.
Clear bids. Scope, exclusions and assumptions in writing.
Finished for Miami conditions. Finishing planned around humidity and building conditions.
Clean turnovers. Punch lists completed and work areas left clean.

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References and Testimonials

They worked nights so our store stayed open during the day, and the new partition walls look like they’ve always been there.
Carlos M.
Wynwood · Retail partition
Our medical suite needed fire-rated walls and a clean finish on a tight schedule. One crew, one contract, passed inspection first time.
Angela R.
Downtown Miami · Medical suite build-out

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Commercial Drywall FAQs

Commercial drywall is priced from the plans, because wall heights, stud gauge, fire ratings, board types, finish levels and schedule all change the cost. Send your drawings and specifications for a detailed bid.

Yes. We bid from plans and specifications and work under the general contractor’s schedule and permit.

Yes. We build fire-rated assemblies to the tested design shown on the plans, using the studs, board type, layers and fasteners that design requires.

A shaft wall is a fire-rated gypsum partition built from one side, used for elevator shafts, stairwells and mechanical shafts. Building from one side keeps the shaft free of scaffolding.

It depends on the design. 25 gauge is the lightest common stud and 20 gauge is heavier. Taller walls, door jambs, tile walls and walls carrying cabinets or equipment usually need heavier studs. The plans and specifications set the requirement.

Abuse-resistant and impact-resistant gypsum panels have denser cores and tougher facings for high-traffic areas such as corridors, schools and hospitals. Their performance is classified from Level 1 to Level 3 under ASTM C1629.

Most offices and retail spaces use Level 4. Concealed areas above ceilings may only need Level 1, and lobbies or walls under strong light often need Level 5. The specifications set the level for each area.

Generally yes. Commercial alterations and build-outs usually require a building permit, typically pulled by the general contractor, and required inspections must be passed before walls are closed.

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Request a Commercial Drywall Bid

Send your plans, specifications and bid date. We will review the project, ask the right questions early and send a detailed, written bid.