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

We build drywall partitions, false ceilings and lighting coves in Bacalar with moisture-resistant boards and galvanised framing made for the coast. Bacalar has lagoon-front houses, boutique hotels and eco-cabins along the Laguna de los Siete Colores, plus village homes in town, with demand for bathrooms, decks, gardens and maintenance.

Drywall & Ceilings in Bacalar — Recrea
A Recrea Construction project
Bacalar, 2026 references: Standard partition: $630–$920; Moisture-resistant partition: $760–$1,100; Flat false ceiling: $470–$730.

What We Build in Drywall

Light Coves

Recessed coves and slots for indirect LED lighting, curtains and blinds.

Wet & Exterior Areas

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

Acoustic Ceilings

Mineral fibre and perforated boards for offices, restaurants and home cinemas.

Where drywall makes sense in Bacalar

There is no sea salt, but the lagoon keeps humidity high and the sun is strong, so wood, decks and paint need UV and moisture protection. It is the fastest way to add rooms, hide AC ducts and build ceiling details in this kind of property.

Moisture-resistant systems in Bacalar

Licences come from Bacalar municipality, and the lagoon shore is protected, so works near the water, landscaping and wastewater must respect environmental rules. Board type, framing and ventilation are chosen for this humidity so ceilings do not sag or stain.

Rentals and scheduling in Bacalar

Tourism peaks on holidays and weekends, so hotels schedule works in quieter weeks.

Water supply in Bacalar

Water is from the municipal system or wells, and wastewater must never reach the lagoon, which affects every bathroom and kitchen project.

Materials, crews and access in Bacalar

Bacalar is about three and a half hours from our workshops; we plan stays on site and buy many materials in Chetumal, which keeps costs close to the southern average.

Drywall and Ceiling Prices (2026) — Bacalar

SystemDetailPrice (MXN/m²)
Standard partitionGalvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished$630–$920
Moisture-resistant partitionGreen board both sides, finished$760–$1,100
Flat false ceilingSuspended frame, board, 3-pass finish$470–$730
Cement-board soffitExterior grade, sealed and painted$820–$1,300

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

Why Clients Choose Recrea for Drywall

  • 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
  • Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
  • Materials chosen for salt air, humidity and 35 °C, not for a showroom in a cold climate

Tell us about your project — Bacalar

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We work in Bacalar, about three and a half hours from our Playa del Carmen workshops, with the same supervisor, own crews, written quote and photo reports as everywhere on the coast; prices in Bacalar are roughly 3% lower than in Cancún.

Reference ranges in Bacalar: Standard partition (Galvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished): $630–$920; Moisture-resistant partition (Green board both sides, finished): $760–$1,100; Flat false ceiling (Suspended frame, board, 3-pass finish): $470–$730; Cement-board soffit (Exterior grade, sealed and painted): $820–$1,300. The final figure depends on the visit, the condition of the property and access.

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