Durable, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing interior finishes depend on proper materials and installation conditions, as well as careful attention to detail. Customers focus heavily on interior finishes because they're so visible. A flaw in the interior finishes can cause customers to question the quality of the entire home, decreasing their satisfaction and increasing the builder’s punchlist expenses.

Best practices for interior finishes include using proper materials, controlling interior environmental conditions, and using good installation practices for drywall, paint, trim, and flooring installations.

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Advanced Residential Lighting Design
High Performance Lighting
Improving Drywall and Paint Quality

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Published articles from our research partner, IBACOS:
Energy Efficient Lighting Design: Professional Remodeler - August 2004