Recommended Surface Treatment for Finishing Gypsum Board to Attain a Level 5 Finish

The purpose of this document is to describe guidelines for determining the visual performance expectations that an acceptable surface treatment will impart to achieve a Level 5 gypsum board finish over a properly prepared Level 4 gypsum board surface.

This document describes and recommends various levels of paint finish as the final decoration over new interior gypsum board surfaces.

The purpose of this document is to illustrate how job environmental conditions affect the drying time of joint compounds.

For the purpose of this document, interior finishing materials include, but may not be limited to, corner reinforcement trim, joint compound and reinforcement tape, texture and/or architectural paint coatings.

The purpose of this document is to provide a visual evaluation method for inspecting joint-treated gypsum panel surfaces.

The purpose of this document is to serve as a guide for identifying common interior wall construction and finishing problems, list probable causes, typical corrective actions and tips for prevention.