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  "name": "What is the difference between standard drywall finishing and a Level 5 finish?",
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      "name": "What is the difference between standard drywall finishing and a Level 5 finish?",
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        "text": "A standard finish features joint compound feathered over seams and fasteners, usually topped with an orange peel or knockdown texture to mask subtle surface variations. A Level 5 drywall finish includes an entire skim coat of joint compound applied across every square inch of the drywall surface, followed by fine sanding. Homeowners choose Level 5 when installing high-gloss paint, non-textured modern walls, or rooms with harsh directional natural light. Level 5 requires significantly more labor and time, while textured drywall is faster and more forgiving.",
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        "description": "A standard finish covers seams and fasteners under texture, while a Level 5 finish covers the entire wall in a skim coat of mud for a completely flat, non-textured surface."
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  "description": "A standard finish covers seams and fasteners under texture, while a Level 5 finish covers the entire wall in a skim coat of mud for a completely flat, non-textu"
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