Serving Southern California , Nevada & Arizona

Drywall Installation.

We install the following substrates.

5/8 Type X Drywall, 1/2 Drywall, Cement Board, Dens Shield, Dens Glass, Hardi Backer, Sound Board Quiet Rock, Double Layer Drywall , Core Board, Perma Base, 1/4 “ Flexible Drywall & many other wall assemblies.

Taping & Finishing.

SprayTech Drywall Contractors offers many types of finishes. If your looking for a Level 5 Smooth Finish or just need Fire Taped Drywall we can get it done.

Level Finishing Explained

The 5 Levels

The levels refer to the levels of finish to the wallboard joints, fasteners and trim accessories, more specifically the coats of joint compound over these items. Even the contractors, designers and dealers that are aware of the five levels of finish more often than not misinterpret the intent.

The following is a simplistic version of the five levels. For a more detailed and complete explanation refer to the Gypsum Association technical document GA-214 available at www.gypsum.org.

Level 1: Setting the tape over the joints with the joint compound with no concern for tool marks or ridges. Commonly called "fire taping".

Level 2: After setting the tape with joint compound, the taped joint is immediately wiped down to remove the ridges and majority of tool marks. Commonly used in mechanical rooms, garages or for walls to receive tile or other non-transparent covering.

Level 3: After the setting (fust) coat is wiped smooth and allowed to dry, then a second coat of joint compound is applied over the joint and feathered smooth. This is a common level for tract homes, apartments and gypsum panels receiving a medium to heavy texture.

Level 4: After the second coat has dried, a third thin coat is applied, feathering out the joint a little further. This additional coat adds additional hiding power. This is common for light textures and in some cases can work for a final smooth finish.

Level 5: The highest level of finish for gypsum wallboard. After a Level 4 is complete and dry, a thin coat joint compound is applied over the entire surface of the wallboard including joints. The intent is to equalize the absorbing porosity between the gypsum panel face paper and the joint compound. Even a very good Level 4 can and will have the joints flash through the final paint when the paint is glossy and/or exposed to harsh critical side lighting. This is a very common problem on long corridors done with a Level 4 and a paint with a sheen exposed to harsh down or side lighting. The Level 5 coat of joint compound equalizes this porosity to prevent what is known as "joint banding".

It should be noted that there are manufactured products that can be used in lieu of the skim coat of joint compound. These products work very well, but manufacturers' instructions must be carefully followed. Only use products specifically labeled to achieve a Level 5 finish.

Custom Texture work.

One of our specialties is Texture Finishes. We offer many styles of texture. The most Popular Texture is Orange Peel along with Light Fog Finishes, Knock Down, Splatter and many more.

Custom Hand Textures available.

Reverse Hand Trowel, Plaster Style Finishes, Heavy Spanish Style Textures & more…