Level 5 – If you plan to use a high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin finish or enamel paint, this is the drywall finish you’ll want. You can then apply flat paint or lightly textured wallpaper without bumps or other drywall imperfections showing. Level 4 – At this level, your installer will apply extra layers of joint compound to joints, tape, and fasteners, then finish with a primer to create a perfectly smooth surface. The wall should be smooth with no ridges, tool marks or signs of fasteners and then finished with a coat of drywall primer. Level 3 – This finish is the lowest level you’ll want in your house and then only if you plan to use a heavily textured paint or wallpaper. Nails and screws should be well covered and largely invisible, but you might notice a few ridges and tool marks. Level 2 – This finish is used in garages, storage sheds, commercial warehouses, and similar buildings. Nails, screws, and other fasteners, as well as joints might be slightly visible. At this level, you’ll see some ridges and tool marks. Level 1 – This is a rough finish used in rarely seen areas, such as an unfinished attic, the space above a ceiling or a commercial building’s service corridor. That same level in your living room, however, suggests low quality work. In your garage, a Level 2 finish with a few minor ridges is normal and not a sign of a bad installation job. While it’s important to discuss what level of finish you want, the installation should always meet professional standards.
Before you can decide whether a drywall job is bad or not, you need to know what the installer was aiming for. Higher levels involve more work and expense, so installers use them only when they’re required or requested. The higher the level, the fewer the flaws. There are five acceptable levels of drywall finish outlined in the Gypsum Association’s guide Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish. Rough-looking drywall isn’t always a sign of unskilled work. Clarifying Your Expectations © StockphotoVideo / Adobe Stock Beyond that, learn what flaws are never acceptable, so you don’t get stuck with a second-rate drywall job. Because finishing methods vary, discussing your expectations with your installer goes a long way toward getting good results. Drywall can help create a room fit for an interior design magazine, but when poorly installed, it leaves your home looking cheap and shoddy.
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