Drywall Finish Levels
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=Basics
- In Architecture and Construction Drywall is Classified on a Scale from 1-5 Based on what Finishing Steps are Taken
Levels
Level 0
- No Steps Taken
Level 1
- Drywall Tape Is Applied to the Joints Between Sections of Drywall
- Joint Compound is applied only over the tape and Drywall Screw Tops (Also it does not need to be done cleanly (if higher levels are not being done afterwards) as it's main goal is attaching the tape and making a seal, not aesthetics)
- It is sometimes caused "Firetaping" as it is Required for Building Code in some areas (Grabbing a Citation + What Local Areas Require, if it isn't a nationwide thing, is a good idea for here), even if the people paying for the work may have wanted a Level 0
Level 2
- A Thin Layer of Joint Compound is applied over the whole surface
Level 3
- A Second Coat (And more "Proper" looking ie not Translucent) is Applied Above a Level 2 Finish
Level 4
- A Third Coat is Applied and Drywall Sanding
- This can also be thought of as the second "proper" one, akin to only 2 layers of paint...which are over one layer of primer
Level 5
- A Skim Coat is Applied Over a Level 4 Finish
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External Links
- An Article by The Spruce Titled "Drywall Finish Levels Explained" (Great Infographic, need to check licensing on it)