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The 5 Levels of Drywall Finishes
1. Level 0: Level
0 implies that no finishing of any type has been done. The drywall
is only fastened to the walls or ceiling.
2. Level 1: Embed your drywall joint tape in joint
compound.
3. Level 2: Skim a thin coat of joint compound over
the tape.
4. Cover drywall screw holes.
You can stop at this
level if you intend to cover with tile.
5. Level 3: Apply a coat of joint compound to the
tape and screws. Walls that will receive a heavy texture, such
as knockdown texture, are appropriate for Level 3.
6. Level 4: Apply another coat of joint compound to
the tape and screws. Sand.
7. Level 5: Apply skim coat.
There are at least three ways to apply a skim coat:
· Roller:
Thin out the mud
and roll onto the wall with a thick-nap roller. Scrape off immediately.
· Taping Knife: Apply
a series of six or eight dabs of mud, each about 3"-4"
diameter. Immediately smooth the array across the surface. Then
scrape the mud off.
· Spray On:
Professionals have spray equipment to allow them to spray on
drywall compound.
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