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Drywall & gypsum partition wall contractor in KL & Selangor.

A new wall, without your whole home in dust. We install gypsum drywall partitions using sealed work zones and low-dust methods — whether it's a single room divider or a full office fit-out.

The Basics

What is a drywall partition?

A drywall partition is a non-load-bearing internal wall built from a galvanised steel frame (top and bottom track with vertical studs) that is boarded with gypsum plasterboard, then taped, jointed and skim-coated to a paint-ready finish. In Malaysia it is also called a gypsum board partition, plaster partition or partition board.

Because nothing is laid wet, a drywall partition goes up in days rather than weeks, weighs far less than a brick wall, and can carry rockwool in the cavity for sound insulation. It is the usual choice for adding a bedroom, splitting an office or fitting out a shop-lot.

Partition Prices

From RM6 per sq ft

Partition Walls
ItemRate
Double WallRM6.00 per sq ft
Double Wall c/w Rockwool (acoustic infill)This rate already includes the rockwool infill — it replaces the standard double-wall rate rather than adding to it.RM8.80 per sq ft

YK Plasterceil price list dated 7 July 2026. Rates are for new installation and are confirmed at a free site visit.

Worked examples for a bedroom, office and shop-lot are in our drywall partition cost guide.

Drywall partition vs brick wall

Build timeDrywall · Days for a typical room divider; no curing time.Brick · Longer: bricklaying, plastering and curing before paint.
Mess on siteDrywall · Dry trade, cut inside a sealed work zone.Brick · Wet trade with mortar, cement and plaster.
Weight on the floorDrywall · Light, so it suits upper floors and condo units.Brick · Heavy; may need checking on suspended floors.
Sound insulationDrywall · Good with rockwool in the cavity.Brick · Good by mass alone.
Heavy fixturesDrywall · Needs noggings or reinforcement planned in before boarding.Brick · Takes heavy fixings directly.
Removing it laterDrywall · Quick to take down or reconfigure.Brick · Demolition work.
Newly installed drywall partition wall with smooth taped and skim-coated joints
01 — Low-Dust Method

A new wall, without your whole floor in dust.

Sealed work zones and on-site dust extraction keep partition work contained to the wall itself — the single biggest complaint we hear about other partition and ceiling contractors, and the reason many clients find us searching for a low-dust alternative.

  • ✦Low-dust cutting & fittingSealed work zones and on-site dust extraction keep mess contained to the wall being built, not your whole floor or shop-lot.
  • ✦Solid & hollow partition systemsFrom simple hollow plaster dividers to denser, load-considered wall builds, specified to what the wall needs to do.
  • ✦Fast, local site surveyA partition contractor near you across the Klang Valley — typically on site to measure within days of enquiry, not weeks.
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Metal stud partition wall framing mid-construction with a door opening cut into the frame
02 — Openings & Services

Doors, power points and load, planned in from the start.

A partition wall rarely stands alone — door openings, new power points and sometimes real load-bearing fixtures all need to be planned into the frame before boarding closes it in, not patched on as an afterthought.

  • ✦Door & window openings framed inOpenings for doors, sliding panels or internal windows are framed and reinforced as part of the same build, not patched in afterwards.
  • ✦Coordination for power points & switchesWhere new sockets or switches are needed on the partition, we liaise with your electrician so wiring runs land inside the frame before boarding.
  • ✦Insulation infill on requestAcoustic or thermal insulation can be built into the stud cavity at the same time — worth raising if noise or heat transfer is a concern.
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Signs You Need This

When a partition wall
is the right call.

Partition requests usually come down to needing more separate, usable space out of an existing footprint.

01
You need to divide one large room into twoA living hall being split into a bedroom and study, or an open-plan office needing a private meeting room, is the most common partition request we get.
02
A tenant or family member needs a separate spaceTurning a section of a house into a self-contained room — with its own door — for rental or extended family, often just needs a well-built partition, not a full renovation.
03
Your shop-lot or office needs internal wallsCommercial units are typically handed over as a single open space; partitions carve out reception, storage and staff areas to your actual layout.
04
Noise or privacy is a problem in an open layoutA partition wall (paired with acoustic insulation infill, if needed) cuts down on sound and sightlines between two areas that were never meant to be one room.
05
An existing makeshift wall is unsafe or uglyPlywood dividers or temporary walls put up by previous owners or tenants are usually replaced with a properly framed and finished plaster partition.
Our Process

From layout marking
to finished wall.

Most residential partition walls are complete within three to six working days; larger commercial fit-outs are scoped individually.

01

Survey & Layout Marking

We measure the space and mark the exact wall line on floor and ceiling before any material is ordered.

02

Track & Stud Framing

Metal track is fixed top and bottom, studs are set out, and any door or window openings are framed in.

03

Board Fixing (Dust-Controlled)

Plaster board is cut and fixed inside a sealed work zone, with dust extraction running during cutting.

04

Joint Finishing & Handover

Joints are taped, filled and sanded to a paint-ready finish, then walked through with you before we leave site.

Materials & Specifications

What goes into
the wall itself.

Partition specification changes based on whether the wall needs to carry weight, block sound, or simply divide space.

01
Galvanised steel track & stud framingStandard framework for straight, stable partitions that won’t warp or shift with humidity the way timber studwork can.
02
Single or double-layer boardA single 12mm board layer per side suits most room dividers; double-layer boarding is specified where extra strength or sound-blocking is needed.
03
Acoustic insulation infill (optional)Mineral wool or fibreglass batts inside the stud cavity — see our acoustic and thermal insulation page for when this is worth the add-on cost.
04
Reinforced openings for doors & windowsExtra studwork and header framing around any opening so the door frame or window doesn’t rely on the board alone for support.
05
Joint tape, compound & skim finishThe same taped-joint, multi-coat, skim-finished process used on our ceilings, so wall and ceiling read as one continuous surface.
Where We Work

Partition contractor,
near you.

We handle both residential partitions and commercial office or shop-lot fit-outs across the Klang Valley.

Kuala Lumpur →

City-centre office and retail fit-outs make up a large share of our partition work here, often scheduled around building access hours.

Petaling Jaya →

PJ work splits between older terrace homes gaining an extra bedroom and Section 13 office units being re-partitioned for new tenants.

Puchong →

A mix of home partitions and small business shop-lot fit-outs, frequently paired with new lighting and power points.

Shah Alam →

Shah Alam’s industrial and office parks bring us a steady flow of commercial partition and reception fit-out projects.

Kepong →

Older landed homes in Kepong often need a partition wall rebuilt to modern standards after removing an unsafe timber or plywood divider.

Pricing Factors

What affects
the cost.

Partition pricing is quoted per project after a site visit — these are the variables that move the number most.

01
Wall length & heightThe core driver of material and labour cost, measured in linear metres against your actual ceiling height.
02
Single vs. double-layer boardingDouble-layer boarding for extra strength or sound reduction roughly doubles board cost on that wall.
03
Door & window openingsEach opening adds reinforced framing and finishing work compared to a plain, unbroken wall run.
04
Acoustic insulation infillAdding sound-dampening batts inside the cavity is an optional add-on, priced separately from the base partition.
05
Electrical coordinationNew power points or switches on the partition add coordination time with your electrician before boarding closes the cavity.
06
Site access & existing wall removalGround-floor access is straightforward; upper floors, restricted lift access, or removing an old wall first all add time.
Common Questions

Partition wall
questions, answered.

How much does a partition wall cost in KL or Selangor?

Our published rates are RM6 per sq ft for a double wall and RM8.80 per sq ft with rockwool sound insulation in the cavity. The final price depends on the wall’s area, door or window openings and site access, and is fixed after a free site visit — our online calculator gives a starting estimate before that.

How long does a partition wall installation take?

A single residential partition typically takes three to six working days from framing to finished, paint-ready joints. Larger commercial fit-outs with multiple walls are scoped individually.

Will the installation make a mess of the rest of my home or office?

We seal off the work zone and run dust extraction during cutting, so mess stays contained to the area being partitioned rather than spreading through your whole space — this is the core of what "dust-reducing" means in how we work.

Can you add power points or switches to a new partition wall?

Yes. We coordinate directly with your electrician so wiring runs are in place inside the stud cavity before the board goes up and closes it in.

Can a partition wall carry weight, like a wall-mounted TV or shelving?

Standard partitions can take moderate fixtures with the right anchors; for anything heavier we build in extra noggings or reinforced framing at the point of installation — flag this before we quote so it’s specified from day one.

Do you install partitions in Puchong, Shah Alam and Kepong?

Yes — we survey and build partitions across the whole Klang Valley, covering both residential and commercial projects in Puchong, Shah Alam, Kepong, KL and greater Selangor.

Bahasa Melayu

Soalan lazim tentang dinding partition.

Berapa harga dinding partition drywall?

Dinding berkembar (double wall) RM6 sekaki persegi, atau RM8.80 sekaki persegi dengan rockwool di dalam rongga untuk penebat bunyi. Contohnya, dinding 12 kaki × 10 kaki berharga sekitar RM720, atau RM1,056 dengan rockwool.

Berapa lama masa untuk memasang partition?

Satu dinding partition kediaman biasanya siap dalam tiga hingga enam hari bekerja, dari pemasangan rangka hingga kemasan sedia untuk dicat.

Adakah partition drywall kalis bunyi?

Dinding drywall yang berongga hanya mengurangkan sedikit bunyi. Dengan rockwool di dalam rongga, ia memberikan penebat bunyi yang baik untuk bilik tidur dan bilik mesyuarat.

Bolehkah saya gantung TV pada dinding partition?

Boleh, jika dirancang awal. Kami tambah rangka tambahan di tempat TV atau rak akan dipasang sebelum papan ditutup, jadi beritahu kami semasa sebut harga.

5.0 from 17 Google reviews

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★★★★★
“The workmanship was genuinely impressive. The team worked fast, but quality was never compromised. The finishing was neat, clean and precise, and even the skimming was very well done.”
Nash Rg · Google review
★★★★★
“As an interior designer with high expectations, I am very satisfied with the quality of their work. … Their pricing is also reasonable and worth the quality provided.”
Lim sharon · Interior designer · Edgewood Residence
★★★★★
“For first-time renovators like us, he was very patient in giving useful advice and never simply asked us to spend more money. … The final result turned out amazing — the plaster ceiling design really elevated the overall feel of our home.”
Te Pui Hong · First-time homeowner
★★★★★
“I did a portion of plastered ceiling at kitchen area, some box-up and cement board partition wall. All are done with great workmanship.”
Carmen EA · Kitchen ceiling, box-up & partition
Free Site Visit

Let’s design your
fifth wall.

Tell us about your space. We’ll arrange a free site visit and quote anywhere across the Klang Valley.