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  1. Drywall Finishing
    I been a finisher a very long time. I must say I am confused. I am from Pittsburgh Pa, and this is what we did to finish board. This is what we called a drywall finisher. We tape, then "bed in" with a 10". Then finish coat or skim with a 12". Three coats on bead. Two-three on butts. Level...
  2. Drywall Finishing
    I been a finisher for nearly 30 years. Mostly commercial. I was a union foreman for the largest construction co. in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hospitals, office buildings, schools, malls, etc etc etc. I dont feel like discussing why, but I recently moved to a new city and had to look for work. I...
  3. Drywall Finishing
    Im wondering how much more would level 4 finishing cost on top of your usual 3 coats and sand?
  4. Drywall Finishing
    Do any of you veterans(15 years or more) have a video of you doing some level 5 finishing ? How about you moore ? I want to see one from you ! Please. I'm heading out on a fly-in about 9 days from now and am going to attempt my first level 5 ever, by request. I'll be doing it alone so I'm...
  5. Drywall Finishing
    Learned a new trick today. Skimmed some 8ft walls with a box. basicall went with the 12 up and down then moved over 11''s leaving a gap. Then after about an hour filled in the gaps. Will skim again tomorrow. So far it looks great
  6. Drywall Finishing
    Hey guys, im looking to buy a sprayer that has enough muscle to spray thinned down mud for a level 5. anyone do this? anyone know how much power you need or know a good sprayer that is not expensive? or is better yet selling one? I have never done a level 5 with a sprayer before but i would...
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