How are the panels finished?
Level 3 In areas to be decorated with a medium or heavy texture or where heavy-grade wall coverings will become the final decoration, a Level 3 finish is recommended. Level 3 now states, “All joints and interior angles have tape embedded in joint compound and one additional coat of joint compound applied over all joints and interior angles. Fastener heads and accessories shall be covered with two separate coats of joint compound. All joint compound shall be smooth and free from tool marks and ridges.” Before final decoration, it is recommended that the prepared surface be coated with a drywall primer prior to the applicatino of final finishes. Level 3 is not recommended where smooth painted surfaces or light -to medium -weight wall coverings become the final decoration. Level 4 If the final decoration is to be a flat paint, light texture or lightweight wall covering, a Level 4 finish is recommended. Level 4 has been modified to read, “All joints and interior angles have tape embedded n
