The Finish the Spec Calls For
How it works
Our approach to your level 5 smooth finish.
What's included
- Full-surface skim coat per GA-214 levels
- Lobbies, galleries & executive interiors
- High-end custom homes & feature walls
- Critical / raking light conditions
- Base for gloss, dark & specialty paints
- Architect- and spec-driven workflow
- QC under raking light before turnover
- New construction & renovation
Level 5 Smooth Finish questions, answered.
Common questions about level 5 smooth finish in San Diego County
Level 5 is the highest finish level in the industry standard: a fully taped and coated Level 4 surface plus a thin skim coat over the entire face, sanded to a completely uniform plane. It eliminates the joint shadowing and porosity differences that show through paint under strong light.
Wherever light and paint will expose the wall: large glazing with raking daylight, wall-wash and track lighting, gloss or dark paint, and premium interiors where the smooth-wall look is the design. If the spec calls for it, that's what we build; if you're unsure, we'll assess the lighting and finishes and recommend honestly.
Yes, much of our Level 5 work is spec-driven for architects and GCs. We price it from the finish schedule, execute to the standard, and stand behind it under whatever light the space throws at it.
Still have questions?
Contact us at (760) 520-3550
Client stories
What our clients say.
We needed a true smooth-wall look for a home full of windows and dark paint. Pinnacle delivered a flawless Level 5 finish with zero flashing under the side light.
Thomas & Susan B. - Rancho Santa Fe
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