Level 5 Smooth Finish
A full skim coat over the entire surface. The finish for gloss paint, big windows, and unforgiving light.
A Level 5 finish adds a thin skim coat across the whole surface so there is no difference in porosity or texture between the board and the joints. It is what you want on walls that get raking light from tall windows, on ceilings under can lights, and anywhere you're using a sheen above flat.
What's included
- Full-surface skim coat
- Ideal under eggshell, satin, and gloss paint
- Recommended for walls with raking natural light
- Eliminates joint photographing and banding
- Available on new construction and remodels
- Machine and hand-applied options
How we approach it
- 1
Level 4 first
A Level 5 is only as good as the Level 4 underneath it. We don't skip ahead.
- 2
Skim the surface
Thin uniform coat applied across every square inch of wall or ceiling.
- 3
Sand under raking light
We light the wall the way it will be lit in real life and sand to that standard.
- 4
Prime-ready handoff
Surface handed to your painter clean and dust-free.
This is probably you if…
- You have a two-story wall of windows
- Your designer specified a satin or gloss wall
- You've been burned by visible seams before
Pricing
Adds a premium over standard Level 4 finishing. Estimates are free. We quote the job in front of us rather than pricing from a chart.
Other services
Drywall Repair
Holes, cracks, dings and everything in between.
Ceiling Repair
Sagging, stained, or cracked ceilings made flat again.
Water Damage Drywall Repair
Leaks, burst pipes, roof damage and the walls left behind.
New Construction Drywall
Hang, tape, and finish for custom homes and additions.
Where we provide this service
Tell us what's wrong with your walls.
Free estimates, honest answers, and a crew that shows up when we said we would.