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Levels Of Finish
'Levels of Finish" is a guide to assist in specifying the required quality of finish when installing and stopping plasterboard. Level 4 and 5 Finishes are most commonly specified in residential home construction.
Level 4 is the generally accepted level of finish, it is used where non-critical lighting falls on satin/flat/low sheen paints or wallpaper.
Level 5 is for use where gloss, semi gloss or dark tone paints are specified or where critical lighting conditions occur on satin, flat matt or low sheen paints.
So what should I choose?
The key difference between Level 4 and 5 is that level 5 requires the entire surface of the wall or ceiling is covered in a thin layer special compound called a "skim coat" to remove surface textures and porosity. Stricter framing and installation requirements are also needed to ensure a level 5 finish is achieved. Due to the extra labour costs, the skim coat process can add an extra $150-$250 to the cost of one 15m2 wall.
Alternatively use GIB Ultraline®
To help achieve a great level 4 finish that is better than a standard plasterboard finish you could reduce the critical lighting levels and use GIB Ultraline® in these areas which has a finer, smoother PearlcoatTM coated surface paper . Learn more about GIB Ultraline®.
