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  "name": "What is the difference between a Level 4 and Level 5 drywall finish?",
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      "name": "What is the difference between a Level 4 and Level 5 drywall finish?",
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        "text": "A Level 4 finish is standard for typical residential living areas where flat paints, light textures, or standard wallcoverings will be used; it includes taped joints and three coats of joint compound sanded smooth. A Level 5 finish adds a full skim coat of compound across the entire drywall surface to eliminate texture differences between the paper and the mud. Homeowners should opt for Level 5 when installing high-gloss or semi-gloss paints, large expanses of smooth, untextured walls, or in rooms with intense natural raking light across long walls, where minor surface variations would otherwise cast visible shadows.",
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        "description": "Level 4 is standard multi-coat drywall for flat paints and textures, while Level 5 adds a full skim coat over all board surfaces for smooth, glossy finishes."
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  "description": "Level 4 is standard multi-coat drywall for flat paints and textures, while Level 5 adds a full skim coat over all board surfaces for smooth, glossy finishes."
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