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Drywall Finishing in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Drywall finishing is the taping, mudding and sanding that turns hung board into a smooth wall. It is where most of the skill lives. Poor finishing shows up as visible seams, ridges, bubbles in tape and screw heads under paint, especially on ceilings and walls hit by raking light from windows.
The industry describes finish in levels. Most homes get a level 4 finish, ready for flat or eggshell paint. Walls with strong side lighting, glossy paint or dark colors benefit from a level 5, which adds a thin skim of compound over the whole surface. Say which you want before quotes. For a textured look instead, see drywall texturing.
What a proper job includes
- Review of the hung board and fastener depth
- Paper or mesh tape embedded in all joints
- Corner bead set straight on outside corners
- Multiple coats of joint compound, feathered wide
- Sanding with dust control
- Finish level agreed in writing, such as level 4 or level 5
- Primer applied if included, to reveal flaws before paint
What drives the price
- Square footage and number of joints
- Finish level requested
- Ceilings, stairwells and high walls
- Number of outside corners and openings
- Condition of the hang job left by others
- Dust control needs in an occupied home
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Finishing drywall does not normally need its own permit, but it is part of a permitted project when the work is a new wall, addition or basement finish. Make sure any required inspection of framing and rough trades is passed before walls are closed. Confirm with the local building department.
Drywall is not listed as its own Maintenance & Alteration trade by LARA. For paid residential work above a threshold set by state law, look for a LARA Residential Builder license, or ask the contractor which license covers the job, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Specify the finish level in every quote.
- Ask how many coats they apply and how they control dust.
- Ask whether primer is included and who fixes flaws found after priming.
- Look at photos of finished walls under side light.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
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