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Old 08-06-2009, 11:29 PM   #1
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What exactly is a level 5 drywall finish?

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Old 08-06-2009, 11:45 PM   #2
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it means there's no dings, scratches etc and its smooth and is have no imperfections.
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it means there's no dings, scratches etc and its smooth and is have no imperfections.
Yep what he said.
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http://www.nationalgypsum.com/resour...evisiting.aspx
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Thanks Sean for that link. I had never seen that page before, thats some great reference material there.
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Thanks Sean for that link. I had never seen that page before, thats some great reference material there.
I agree. Thanks
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Glass, Darlin'.



Putty or 'Skim' coat required.
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