Drywall Installation
Hanging, taping and finishing for new walls and ceilings.
DetailsLevel 5 Finishing
The smoothest drywall finish, for walls and ceilings where flaws show.
Level 5 Finishing
About Level 5 Finishing
Drywall finishing is graded in levels, and Level 5 is the highest. After the seams are taped and finished, a thin skim coat of joint compound goes over the entire surface. The result is an even wall, with no visible difference between the taped joints and the rest of the board.
The Original Patch Master offers Level 5 finishing as part of drywall installation and finishing jobs.
What It Involves
What the Work Includes
- Taping and finishing all seams and corners
- A skim coat across the whole surface
- Sanding smooth with dustless equipment
- A surface ready for primer and paint
Common Situations
Where Level 5 makes sense
Walls with strong side light
Windows, skylights and hallway lights show every ridge and seam.
Glossy or satin paint
Higher-sheen paint makes flaws easier to see.
Smooth walls with no texture
Nothing on the wall hides an imperfection.
Ceilings
Light hits ceilings at an angle, and seams show more than most people expect.
Our Approach
How we decide
Level 5 is not needed in every room. A closet or a garage may not call for it. We look at how light hits the wall and what paint you plan to use, then tell you whether Level 4 or Level 5 makes sense.
Level 5 takes more time than a standard finish, and the estimate reflects that. The estimate is free and we explain the number.
Level 5 Finishing: Common Questions
What is the difference between Level 4 and Level 5?
Level 4 has taped and finished seams. Level 5 adds a skim coat over the entire surface, which evens out the difference between the seams and the rest of the board.
Do I need Level 5 in every room?
No. Rooms with strong light, glossy paint or smooth ceilings benefit most. We will tell you if a standard finish is enough.
Does Level 5 make more dust?
Any sanding makes dust. We use specialized dustless sanding equipment on our work.
Related Services
Dustless Sanding
Sanding with specialized equipment that cuts down dust in your home.
DetailsBasements, Garages & Houses
Full-space drywall and finishing, from the first sheet to the final coat.
DetailsThe Original Patch Master serves Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Monroe, Carleton and Downriver.
Need Level 5 Finishing?
Tell us about the job and we will give you a free estimate.