Question about the drywall finish in the new city hall lobby

I was there for a permit yesterday and noticed the ceiling has a perfectly flat, almost polished finish with zero visible seams, and I'm trying to figure out what technique they used to get that result on such a large surface.

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the_sage27d ago

Oh man, that's not drywall. That's almost definitely a veneer plaster system, like a level 5 finish with a skim coat. They taped and mudded the seams, then put a super thin plaster layer over the whole thing and sanded it smooth. It's a ton of work but gives you that flawless museum wall look.

dianawilson27d ago

Sounds like a great way to never get your security deposit back.

jamiesullivan27d agoMost Upvoted

Actually, I've seen some landlords who really appreciate that kind of care. A perfect wall means less work for them between tenants.