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  "name": "What drywall finish level is best for bathroom walls and ceilings?",
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      "name": "What drywall finish level is best for bathroom walls and ceilings?",
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        "text": "Bathroom drywall should typically be finished to a Level 4 or Level 5 smooth finish, depending on lighting and paint selection. A Level 4 finish includes tape and three coats of joint compound over fasteners and seams, which is suitable for standard walls that will receive flat or low-sheen paint. However, bathrooms often feature semi-gloss or satin moisture-resistant paints and bright vanity lighting, which highlight even minor seam imperfections. In those areas, a Level 5 finish—which adds a thin skim coat over the entire drywall surface—creates a completely uniform texture and eliminates flashing across joints.",
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        "description": "A Level 4 finish is standard, but a Level 5 skim coat is recommended if you plan to use semi-gloss moisture-resistant paint under bright vanity lighting."
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  "description": "A Level 4 finish is standard, but a Level 5 skim coat is recommended if you plan to use semi-gloss moisture-resistant paint under bright vanity lighting."
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