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

We build drywall partitions, false ceilings and lighting coves in Cancún with moisture-resistant boards and galvanised framing made for the coast. Cancún has the largest housing stock in the state: Hotel Zone condos, family houses in Supermanzanas, gated communities in the south and new towers in Puerto Cancún, with constant demand for bathroom remodels, floors, paint and maintenance.

Drywall & Ceilings in Cancún — Recrea
A Recrea Construction project
Cancún, 2026 references: Standard partition: $650–$950; Moisture-resistant partition: $780–$1,100; Flat false ceiling: $480–$750.

What We Build in Drywall

False Ceilings

Flat and multi-level ceilings that hide AC ducts, plumbing and wiring, with access panels where needed.

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 Cancún

Hotel Zone buildings face open sea on one side and the lagoon on the other, while inland neighbourhoods are hot and humid; salt protection matters on the coast, mould prevention everywhere. It is the fastest way to add rooms, hide AC ducts and build ceiling details in this kind of property.

Moisture-resistant systems in Cancún

Licences come from Benito Juárez municipality; condo towers require building-administration approval, insurance certificates and set work hours, and Hotel Zone buildings often restrict noisy work to weekdays. Board type, framing and ventilation are chosen for this humidity so ceilings do not sag or stain.

Water supply in Cancún

Aguakan supplies the city, but the water is hard and pressure varies by sector, so softeners, filters and pressure pumps are common upgrades in any bathroom or kitchen job.

Rentals and scheduling in Cancún

Many Hotel Zone and downtown units are short-term rentals, so we phase work between guests and coordinate lifts and loading bays with building management.

Materials, crews and access in Cancún

Cancún is about 50 minutes from our workshops and has the best supply of tile, fittings, plants and materials in the region, which keeps lead times short.

Drywall and Ceiling Prices (2026) — Cancún

SystemDetailPrice (MXN/m²)
Standard partitionGalvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished$650–$950
Moisture-resistant partitionGreen board both sides, finished$780–$1,100
Flat false ceilingSuspended frame, board, 3-pass finish$480–$750
Cement-board soffitExterior grade, sealed and painted$850–$1,300

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

Why Clients Choose Recrea for Drywall

  • 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
  • Materials chosen for salt air, humidity and 35 °C, not for a showroom in a cold climate
  • Fixed written quote with materials, brands and quantities listed line by line

Tell us about your project — Cancún

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We work in Cancún, about 50 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 Cancún are roughly the same as in Cancún.

Reference ranges in Cancún: Standard partition (Galvanised frame, 2 faces, insulation, finished): $650–$950; Moisture-resistant partition (Green board both sides, finished): $780–$1,100; Flat false ceiling (Suspended frame, board, 3-pass finish): $480–$750; Cement-board soffit (Exterior grade, sealed and painted): $850–$1,300. The final figure depends on the visit, the condition of the property and access.

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