Finishingdrywallis the last step of installing drywall.
Serious do-it-yourselfers can use drywall finishing levels to help their drywall finish look as professional as possible.
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Mentiondrywall finish level fiveto your contractor and you might get a puzzled look.
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Numeric drywall finishing levels aren’t part of normal conversation, even for many experienced contractors.
Instead, discuss the effect that you’re aiming for.
The contractor will know what you want and can translate this to the drywall crew.
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At this level, the drywall boards are simply fastened to the walls or ceiling.
Nothing further has been done.
Walls that will receive a heavy texture, such as knockdown texture, can end at this level.
Drywall Finish Level 4
Drywall finish level 4 is the classic drywall finish.
Here, you apply another coat of joint compound to the tape and screws andsand the dried compound.
Drywall finish level 4 is typically used when a surface is painted or covered with wallpaper.
Drywall finish level 5 is a premium finish that does not come by default.
While this is possible, it’s not cost-effective.
If you’re hiring out the work, every step requires an additional visit from the drywall worker.
For do-it-yourselfers, it’s yet another day or two you add to the entire project.
