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  "name": "What drywall finish level do I need for my basement walls and ceiling?",
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      "name": "What drywall finish level do I need for my basement walls and ceiling?",
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        "text": "Level 4 is the standard finish for most residential basement living spaces, while Level 5 is recommended for areas with critical lighting. A Level 4 finish includes taped joints, three coats of joint compound over fasteners and seams, and thorough sanding, which provides a smooth surface for flat or eggshell paints and light textures. A Level 5 finish adds a full skim coat over the entire board surface to eliminate subtle texture differences between the drywall paper and compound. Level 5 is ideal for ceilings under recessed downlights or walls receiving semi-gloss paint.",
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        "description": "Level 4 is standard for most basement walls, while a Level 5 skim coat is best under harsh, direct lighting or when using higher-sheen paints."
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  "description": "Level 4 is standard for most basement walls, while a Level 5 skim coat is best under harsh, direct lighting or when using higher-sheen paints."
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