NOCKDOWN
What is Nockdown
Grading drywall finishes on a scale of 0 to 5 is a fairly new development, having been around since 1991, so there is often disagreement among dealers over the definition and interpretation of different levels of finish. To be fair, finish numbers are generally not used in the field, all but one: the smoothest and finest finish of all. The end of level 5.
What steps are involved in a level 5 finish?
In simple terms, a Level 5 finish is drywall that has been taped, given a first and second coat, and sanded briefly before applying a thin “skim coat” to the entire panel. surface. The thin layer is then also sanded and subjected to intense light to look for imperfections in the smoothness.
