The following is a guide broken down into steps for drywall finish levels:
Preparation: A drywall trowel, a hawk, a corner tool, sandpaper, a drill, and drywall compound are some of the equipment that you will need. Remove any dirt or debris from the surface of the drywall by cleaning it.
- Level 1 Finish, commonly known as a rough finish, consists of the following: Using a drywall trowel, apply a coat of joint compound that is both thin and even across all of the seams, corners, and heads of the fasteners. Give the compound a chance to dry out completely over night.
- Sanding: Using sandpaper with a grain of 120, softly sand the surface to remove any ridges or rough places that may be present. Remove the dust by using a vacuum.
- A second layer of joint compound should be applied to the seams, corners, and heads of the fasteners for the Level 2 Finish. This layer should be applied more thickly than the first, and it should be smoothed out and distributed evenly. Give the compound a chance to dry out completely over night.
- Sanding: Using sandpaper with a grit of 150, sand the surface once more. Remove the dust by using a vacuum.
- Apply a third and final coat of joint compound, smoothing it out to produce a level, uniform surface. This step is required to achieve Level 3 Finish, often known as a smooth finish. This last layer ought to have the greatest thickness of them all and ought to fill up any residual flaws or blemishes. Give the compound a chance to dry out completely over night.
- Sanding: In order to get the smoothest finish possible, sand the surface using fine-grit sandpaper (220 grit). Remove the dust by using a vacuum.
- Painting: Prime the drywall and paint it in the chosen color(s).
Note that before to applying the next coat of compound, each previous layer must first be sanded in order to achieve a smooth and equal surface. If the surface was not smooth after applying the last coat, you may need to repeat the process several times before reaching the degree of finish you desire.
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