Drywall
Our highly trained craftsmen are experts at installing drywall systems. We can provide any texture and any of the standard industry finishes.
Common textures
- Smooth Wall
- Imperfect Smooth
- Stipple
- Medium Knock Down
- Orange Peel
Levels of finish
The industry standard ladder, from no finish at all to a full skim coat. We work to whichever the job specifies.
- Level 0
- No taping, finishing, or accessories. Useful in temporary construction, or whenever the final decoration has not been determined.
- Level 1
- Single coat with taping set in joint compound on all joints and interior angles. Frequently specified in plenum areas above ceilings, in attics, in concealed assemblies, in building service corridors and other areas not normally open to public view. Some degree of sound and smoke control is provided.
- Level 2
- Double coating of joint compound over all joints, interior angles, fastener heads and accessories. For non-finished areas behind tile and built-ins, in garages, warehouse storage, or similar areas where surface appearance is not of primary concern.
- Level 3
- Tape embedded in joint compound with one additional coat over all joints and interior angles, plus two coats on fastener heads and accessories. Typically found in residential interiors and appearance areas receiving heavy or medium texture before final painting, or heavy grade wall coverings. Not recommended where smooth painted surfaces or light to medium wall coverings are specified.
- Level 4
- Tape embedded in joint compound with two separate coats on all flat joints and one separate coat over interior angles. Fastener heads and accessories covered with three separate coats. Typically used where flat paints, light textures, or wall coverings are applied. Gloss, semi-gloss and enamel paints are not recommended over this level.
- Level 5
- A thin skim coat of joint compound applied to the entire surface, over the full Level 4 build-up. Highly recommended where gloss, semi-gloss, enamel or non-textured flat paints are specified, or where severe lighting conditions occur. The most effective method to provide a uniform surface and minimize joint photographing or fasteners showing through.