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Waterloo Region

Home Renovation in Kitchener-Waterloo

Canvas Builds renovates homes across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the rest of Waterloo Region from our Waterloo office. We handle kitchens, bathrooms, basements and legal secondary suites, load-bearing wall removal, flooring and painting — with one team managing design, permits and construction.

Waterloo Region has everything from 1970s backsplits to brand-new subdivisions, and each comes with different challenges. We plan every project around the house you have.

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Custom media wall in a Kitchener-Waterloo living room with a recessed TV and LED-lit shelves

Local Waterloo office

Our Kitchener-Waterloo crew is based in Waterloo, close to your project.

KW permits handled

We apply to the City of Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge and book inspections.

Real local work

Recent KW projects: a full bathroom rebuild, a bathroom refresh and a custom media wall.

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Services in Kitchener-Waterloo

Renovation services in Kitchener-Waterloo

Every service below is available in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph and nearby communities.

Wood stud framing for a custom media wall with TV niche and side shelving towers in a Kitchener-Waterloo living room
Finished media wall with recessed TV niche, media shelf and LED-lit display niches on both sides
FramingFinished
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Recent project in Kitchener-Waterloo

Custom Media Wall in Kitchener-Waterloo

Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario

The homeowners wanted a living-room feature wall that hides every cable and gives the TV a proper home. We designed and built a full-width media wall with a recessed TV niche, a low media shelf, display towers on both sides and LED lighting in every niche.

Drag the slider to compare the framed structure with the finished wall, then follow the build step by step.

  • Custom 2x4 framing anchored to the wall
  • Recessed TV niche with solid mounting backing
  • Hidden power and low-voltage wiring
  • Display towers with lit niches
  • Drywall, corner bead and three-coat finish
  • Primed and painted in a two-tone finish

How we built it — from studs to lighting

  1. Media wall framing with header, TV opening, media shelf and side towers1

    Design and framing

    We laid out the TV opening, shelves and towers to suit the room, then framed the whole wall square and level.

  2. Drywall installed over media wall framing with openings for shelves and TV niche2

    Wiring and drywall

    Power and cable runs went in before boarding, with blocking behind the TV niche for a secure mount.

  3. Corner bead, taping and drywall compound on a custom media wall3

    Taping and mudding

    Corner bead on every edge and three coats of compound give the niches crisp, straight lines.

  4. Sanded and primed media wall with TV mounting backing installed4

    Sanding and primer

    Everything was sanded smooth and primed, ready for paint and the TV mount.

  5. Painted media wall with LED lights being installed in the display niches5

    Paint and niche lighting

    A two-tone paint finish, with LED puck lights recessed into each display niche.

  6. Completed media wall with large wall-mounted TV, media shelf and built-in shelving6

    TV mounted, wall finished

    The TV sits flush in its niche with every wire hidden, and the side towers are ready for decor.

  7. Finished media wall at night with warm LED-lit shelves, an open media ledge and soft toe-kick lighting7

    Finished and styled

    At night: the TV recessed in its niche, warm lit shelves on both sides, an open media ledge below and soft toe-kick lighting along the floor.

Walk through the framing

A quick look at the framing before drywall — this is the structure that holds the TV and shelves.

Local knowledge

Building permits in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge

Each city in Waterloo Region issues its own building permits. Finishing a basement, adding a bathroom, removing a load-bearing wall or creating an additional dwelling unit usually needs one. We prepare the drawings, apply to the right city and book the inspections for you.

Ontario now allows additional residential units on most urban residential lots, so many KW homeowners are adding basement suites for rental income or family.

Kitchener-Waterloo guides

Our Kitchener-Waterloo office

108 Foamflower Pl, Waterloo, ON N2V 0G9

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Communities we serve

  • Kitchener
  • Waterloo
  • Cambridge
  • Guelph
  • Elmira
  • Baden
  • New Hamburg
  • Breslau
  • Ayr

Neighbourhoods

Uptown Waterloo, Beechwood, Laurelwood, Columbia Forest, Clair Hills, Lakeshore, Eastbridge, Downtown Kitchener, Forest Heights, Doon South, Huron Park, Laurentian Hills, Stanley Park, Hespeler, Preston and Galt.

Reviews

Reviews from Kitchener-Waterloo homeowners

5.0

8 Google reviews

  • We had an amazing experience working with Canvas Build Incorporation, owned by Waqas Malik, on our bathroom renovation. Waqas truly brought my dream bathroom to life and transformed our space into something even more beautiful than I had imagined! … We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a beautiful renovation.

    Ranim A.

    Bathroom renovation · via Google

  • They completely transformed our space by renovating our kitchen, replacing all the cabinets, demolishing a wall and installing a structural beam to create a beautiful open-concept layout. … What we appreciated most was his honesty and transparency. The pricing was very reasonable, and everything was done according to our agreed budget with no surprise costs or added expenses.

    Jaafar S.

    Main floor & kitchen renovation · via Google

  • Had my laundry area redone with them and they did an incredible job — great finish and immaculate organization by their team!

    Mufaddal A.

    Laundry room renovation · via Google

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FAQ

Renovating in Kitchener-Waterloo: FAQs

Can’t find your answer? Call or send us a message — we’re happy to help.

Do you serve all of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge?

Yes. We work throughout Waterloo Region — Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge — as well as Guelph and nearby communities like Elmira, Baden and New Hamburg.

Do I need a permit to finish my basement in Kitchener or Waterloo?

In most cases, yes — especially if you are adding a bathroom, a bedroom or a separate unit. We prepare the drawings and apply to the City of Kitchener or Waterloo for you.

Can I add a legal basement apartment in Kitchener-Waterloo?

Most urban residential lots in Ontario can now have additional residential units. The suite must meet building and fire code requirements for exits, fire separation and alarms. We check your home during the free estimate.

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