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Level 5 drywall finish
A Level 5 finish adds a thin skim coat across the gypsum-panel surface before primer and decoration.
Start with the room you want to change.
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Surface and finish
Review the finish in your room’s light.
Think about how you want the room to look after the work. Tell us if you also need primer or paint.
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What this service can include
Specify the gypsum-panel finish you want under the room’s light. USG describes Level 5 as a thin skim coat over the entire surface after the Level 4 treatment, followed by the selected primer and decoration. Discuss the applicable finish specification and paint sheen together. Level 5 is not a guarantee of perfect appearance in every light.
Choose a finish in everyday light
One wall, a full room and connected spaces each have a different finishing edge. Discuss coating adhesion and the paint sheen you will use, then agree where the new finish stops.
Before surface work begins
Have suspect wall or ceiling materials assessed before scraping, sanding or removal. EPA guidance explains that appearance alone cannot identify asbestos.
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Start with your project type and ZIP code, then add your details. All fields are required except phone.