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Drywall & Ceilings in Akumal: partitions, false ceilings and LED coves

We build drywall partitions, false ceilings and lighting coves in Akumal with moisture-resistant boards and galvanised framing made for the coast. Akumal has beachfront condos and villas in Half Moon Bay and Akumal Bay, homes in Aventuras Akumal and new developments on the jungle side, many owned by long-term foreign residents who renovate and maintain rather than build.

Drywall & Ceilings in Akumal — Recrea
A Recrea Construction project
Akumal, 2026 references: Standard partition: $760–$1,100; Moisture-resistant partition: $910–$1,300; Flat false ceiling: $560–$880.

What We Build in Drywall

Partitions

New rooms, closets and office divisions with acoustic insulation and reinforcement for TVs and cabinets.

Wet & Exterior Areas

Green board and cement board for bathrooms, kitchens, terraces and soffits.

Commercial Fit-Out

Shops, clinics and offices built fast at night or on weekends to keep business open.

Where drywall makes sense in Akumal

Front-row homes face open sea and constant spray, while the jungle side is humid and shaded, so the right paint, metal and plant choices change from one side of the highway to the other. It is the fastest way to add rooms, hide AC ducts and build ceiling details in this kind of property.

Moisture-resistant systems in Akumal

Akumal belongs to Tulum municipality; the bay and beach are under ZOFEMAT and turtle-nesting protection, so exterior lighting, beach landscaping and work near the sand follow strict rules. Board type, framing and ventilation are chosen for this humidity so ceilings do not sag or stain.

Water supply in Akumal

Water is hard and some areas rely on wells or cisterns, so softeners, filters and low-flow fittings are typical in every bathroom remodel.

Materials, crews and access in Akumal

Akumal is about 35 minutes from our workshops; access to condos in the bays is tight, so we plan deliveries and debris removal with building administrations.

Rentals and scheduling in Akumal

Many units are rented through the year, so work is phased by unit and kept inside quiet hours.

Drywall and Ceiling Prices (2026) — Akumal

SystemDetailPrice (MXN/m²)
Standard partitionGalvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished$760–$1,100
Moisture-resistant partitionGreen board both sides, finished$910–$1,300
Flat false ceilingSuspended frame, board, 3-pass finish$560–$880
Cement-board soffitExterior grade, sealed and painted$990–$1,500

Useful pages: Drywall & Ceilings — Playa del Carmen · Demolition & Debris Removal in Akumal · Home Maintenance in Akumal · Bathroom Remodel in Akumal

Why Clients Choose Recrea for Drywall

  • Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
  • Fixed written quote with materials, brands and quantities listed line by line
  • Photo and video reports for owners who live abroad, plus a bilingual project contact

Tell us about your project — Akumal

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We work in Akumal, about 35 minutes from our Playa del Carmen workshops, with the same supervisor, own crews, written quote and photo reports as everywhere on the coast; prices in Akumal are roughly 17% higher than in Cancún.

Reference ranges in Akumal: Standard partition (Galvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished): $760–$1,100; Moisture-resistant partition (Green board both sides, finished): $910–$1,300; Flat false ceiling (Suspended frame, board, 3-pass finish): $560–$880; Cement-board soffit (Exterior grade, sealed and painted): $990–$1,500. The final figure depends on the visit, the condition of the property and access.

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