Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Drywall Contractors in Seattle Since 1963
Mehrer Drywall was founded in 1963 by brothers Morris and Don Mehrer, skilled drywall professionals with a vision for excellence. Over six decades, we have grown from a small family operation into one of Seattle's leading locally owned drywall companies, serving Western Washington from Bellingham to Vancouver. Our team of highly trained journeymen carpenters, tapers, painters, and acoustical union members delivers top-tier drywall installation, finishing, and related services. We maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, and efficiency while embracing technological advancements like digital estimating and electronic field reporting. With three generations of family leadership and an average employee tenure exceeding 19 years, we combine traditional expertise with modern practices to exceed client expectations.Our 15,000-square-foot Seattle warehouse enables quick turnaround for small to medium commercial projects. We specialize in metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, specialty coatings, and smooth wall finishing, serving commercial clients exclusively. Our E-Verify certification ensures all workers are eligible Americans, and our bond rate allows projects up to $30 million. From our Magnolia headquarters to our Lacey expansion, we remain committed to our founding motto: Spirit of Excellence.
Services
Metal Stud Framing
Drywall Installation
Acoustical Ceilings
Paint & Coatings
Smooth Wall Finishing
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of drywall construction expertise
- Our family-owned business maintains three generations of leadership
- We employ highly skilled journeymen with 19+ year average tenure
- We utilize digital estimating and electronic field reporting technology
- We serve Western Washington from Bellingham to Vancouver
Associations and certifications
- E-Verify
Services
Metal Stud Framing
We provide cold-formed steel framing solutions for commercial structures. Our light gauge metal systems offer superior strength while accommodating thermal and acoustic insulation requirements. This structural approach creates durable foundations for gypsum board installations in new construction and renovations.
Drywall Installation
Our team installs various drywall systems including moisture-resistant wallboard, shaft-liner cement board, and abuse-resistant panels. We handle gypsum sheathing and veneer board applications for both interior and exterior walls, ensuring proper material selection for each project's specific needs.
Acoustical Ceilings
We specialize in suspended acoustical ceilings and adhesive-applied systems that reduce noise transmission. Our fabric-wrapped wall panels and decorative metal/wood ceiling solutions combine sound management with aesthetic appeal for commercial environments.
Paint & Coatings
Our coating services include water repellants, anti-graffiti treatments, and fire-rated coatings. We apply specialty finishes like Zolatone and Scuffmaster while providing concrete floor coatings and decorative faux finishes that enhance durability and appearance.
Smooth Wall Finishing
We deliver Level 5 drywall finishes with seamless surfaces for commercial spaces. Our expertise includes smooth wall specialists who prepare surfaces for final paint applications, ensuring flawless results that meet the highest industry standards.
People
Morris Mehrer
Co-Founder
Co-founded Mehrer Drywall in 1963 with his brother Don. Brought extensive drywall industry experience from North Dakota to establish the company's foundation in Seattle.
Don Mehrer
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 60+ years drywall expertise. Helped build the company from $300 startup to Seattle's leading drywall contractor while maintaining family values and craftsmanship standards.
Kurt Mehrer
Owner
Second-generation leader since 2008. Implemented digital estimating systems and electronic field reporting while expanding services to Portland. Maintains family commitment to quality and innovation.
Kim Mehrer Vaughn
Owner
Co-owner continuing family legacy. Focuses on operational excellence and client relationships while preserving the company's Spirit of Excellence motto established in 1963.
Questions
What services does Mehrer Drywall offer?
We provide metal stud framing, drywall installation, acoustical ceilings, paint coatings, and smooth wall finishing for commercial projects across Western Washington.
How long has Mehrer Drywall been in business?
We've served Seattle since 1963, making us one of the region's most experienced family-owned drywall contractors with three generations of leadership.
Do you work on residential projects?
We focus exclusively on commercial drywall projects, allowing us to specialize in larger-scale construction requirements and industry-specific solutions.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Western Washington from Bellingham to Vancouver, with facilities in Seattle and Lacey to better serve clients in the South Sound region.
Are your workers certified professionals?
70% of our labor force are skilled journeymen while 30% are apprentices receiving hands-on training under experienced mentors in our family-operated business.
What makes Mehrer Drywall different?
Our combination of 60+ years experience, family ownership, technological innovation, and commitment to the Spirit of Excellence sets us apart as Seattle's trusted drywall contractor.
Reviews (1)
Gustavo Arreola
Sep 25, 2015
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This is a professional local company that can be trusted to work in your home or your commercial property. It great to work with a drywall contractor that you can trust.
