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Watch the entire drywall series: www.finehomebuilding.com There is a level of finish that most drywall tapers never get to in the average home -- It's called a level-5 finish. You might want to go the extra mile if you have high-gloss paint or direct sunlight, conditions that amplify imperfections in your walls. Once you've done a normal, high-quality taping job, these are the 6 steps to get to level 5: 1. Sand 2. Remove dust 3. Thin all-purpose compound with water 4. Roll on compound over the entire wall 5. Remove compound from the wall 6. Give a quick final sanding Get the full details on finehomebuilding.com: www.finehomebuilding.com