Overview
A flat box is used in conjunction with a flat box handle to efficiently apply a crowned, feathered coat of joint compound over taped flat seams on walls and ceilings.
LEVEL5 flat boxes feature a premium-grade aluminum housing that has been anodized for extreme durability and easy cleaning. They are fitted with a flexible brass blade holder and a stainless steel blade, as well as stainless steel skids and shoes. A crown adjustment dial provides six settings (including “wide open”), so the ideal amount of compound can be dispensed on the wall to ensure consistent, professional results.
LEVEL5 flat boxes have a premium composite pressure plate seal and beveled edges on the box housing ensure easy open and close. The pressure plate itself also opens extra wide for easy cleaning.
LEVEL5 flat boxes are outfitted with non-marring wheels with durable bearings for ultra-smooth operation.
MEGA CAPACITY FLAT BOXES
The MEGA capacity flat boxes can hold approximately 30% more compound than standard capacity flat boxes, enabling few trips back and forth to the pump. The trade off is that MEGA capacity fla boxes are bulkier and heavier when full due to their increased height. Ultimately, the choice between the two styles is a matter of personal preference.
2ND GENERATION ENHANCEMENTS
- Both the standard and MEGA capacity flat boxes feature higher compound capacities than previous generation.
- All structural components are higher-gauge, aircraft-grade aluminum for durability, even under heavy commercial use.
- New precision-machined billet aluminum body and side plates with bevelled edges.
- Side plates are now black hard-coat anodized, significantly reducing the friction against the sweep gasket and lowering required push force.
- New proprietary urethane sweep gasket provides less resistance, smoother operation and a better seal.
- New hinged pressure plate provides a consistent push radius at all compound capacity levels.
- Hinge opens wide for easy cleaning.
- New high-durometer urethane rubber tires for more longevity.
TIPS & TRICKS
- Consistency of Compound - There are no strict guidelines for the consistency of the compound when using flat boxes, as it is a matter of personal preference. It is crucial to ensure that the compound is thick enough to avoid dripping down the walls or overflowing from the dispensing slot, but thin enough to be applied without excessive force. Some finishers prefer to use different consistencies depending on the surface they are working on (walls or ceilings).
- Filling the Flat Box - The ideal way to fill the flat box is through the dispensing slot with a compound pump (#4-771) and a filler valve equipped with a flat box filler nozzle (both are included with the pump). It is also possible to manually fill the box by opening the hinged pressure plate.
- Flat Box Handles - Flat box handles have a pinch break feature which enables you to lock the box at a specific angle and maintain it flat against the wall. To activate this mechanism, squeeze the trigger located at the end of the handle. PRO TIP: to prevent injury, keep light pressure on the pinch brake trigger when the flat box is not in use to avoid swinging and accidental contact with your knuckles or fingers.
- First Coat - The first coat should be a "fill" coat, using the lowest crown setting of your choice (out of the 6 crown options). The purpose of this coat is to completely cover the tape and conceal the tape bevels. If you come across any air pockets or other imperfections, simply apply one or more passes over the seam until you are satisfied with the result.
- Second Coat - After the first coat has dried, a second, thin layer can be applied using a slightly wider flat box to fill any imperfections and feather out the compound to hide the seam.
- Final Result - When performed correctly, only two coats should be necessary, with minimal sanding required afterwards to achieve a professional finish.
USAGE VIDEOS
- Episode 01: Flat Box Overview
- Episode 02: How to Setup Your New Flat Box
- Episode 03: The Best Mud Consistency for Flat Boxes
- Episode 04: Running Flat Boxes on Walls
- Episode 05: Running Flat Boxes on Ceilings
- Episode 06: Applying the Final Skim Coat
PRODUCT INFO
Warranty
7-Year Warranty
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
LEVEL5 makes workhorse drywall finishing tools that set the standard for quality & reliability.
We back all of our tools with the strongest warranties in the industry and work hard to provide our family of finishers with the best customer service possible.
Do you have questions about your LEVEL5 Tool(s)? Call our toll-free support line at 866.562.4229 (local: 913.631.0804) or send us an email at support@level5tools.com. Our support team is available Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm Central Time.
Manufacturer's Warranty
For its full line of automatic drywall finishing tools and accessories, LEVEL5 Tools, LLC. ("LEVEL5") offers a full seven (7) year warranty to the original owner that these products will be free from defects in material and function. This warranty is valid only in the USA, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. A one (1) year warranty applies in all other countries/markets.
Terms & Conditions
- The Warranty applies to the original owner and is not transferable.
- The Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product, and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from its use.
- The Warranty does not cover normal wear, misuse, negligence, fire, theft, loss or intentional damage.
- All shipments to the LEVEL5 facility must be freight paid. LEVEL5 reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any product covered under the Warranty. Discontinued products may be replaced with newer models when necessary.
Parts & Components
Parts and Components
Standard Flat Boxes 2G
SCHEMATIC #
#
PART #
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
1
7012
#6-32 x 1/4 Fillister Head
$1.00
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2
7015
#6-32 Thin Pattern Locknut
$1.00
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3
7063
Bearing Nyliner
$1.50
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4
7119
Nyliner Bearing-Straight
$2.75
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5
7177
#10 Brass Washer
$1.00
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6
7178
#14 Brass Washer
$1.00
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7
7207
7inin Flat Box Blade
$3.25
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8
7208
7inin Blade Holder Assembly
$120.00
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9
7212
Skid Cover Rt Side, Universal
$2.00
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10
7213
Brass Pins
$8.00
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11
7216
Crown Spring
$6.00
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12
7217
#4-40 x 1/4 Fillister Head Screw
$1.00
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13
7223
Dial Adjustment Nut
$4.00
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14
7224
Repair Clip
$1.00
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15
7226
7inin Bottom Plate
$65.00
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16
7227
10inin Bottom Plate
$75.00
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17
7228
12inin Bottom Plate
$85.00
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18
7229
14inin Bottom Plate
$95.00
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19
7239
Skid Cover Left Side Universal
$2.00
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20
7241
7inin Front Plate
$65.00
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21
7242
10inin Front Plate
$75.00
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22
7243
12inin Front Plate
$85.00
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23
7244
14inin Front Plate
$95.00
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24
7251
Dial Assembly
$20.00
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25
7254
10inin Flat Box Blade
$5.25
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26
7255
Std Left Side Plate
$65.00
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27
7256
Stnd Right Side Plate
$65.00
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28
7267
10inin Blade Holder Assembly
$140.00
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29
7270
12inin Flat Box Blade
$6.25
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30
7273
14inin Flat Box Blade
$7.25
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31
7274
14inin Blade Holder Assembly
$180.00
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32
7275
12/14inin Crown Spring
$10.00
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33
7278
14inin Axle
$45.00
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34
7280
10inin Flat Box Axle
$35.00
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35
7281
7inin Flat Box Axle
$30.00
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36
7282
12inin Flat Box Axle
$40.00
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37
7284
12inin Blade Holder Assembly
$160.00
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38
7349
Hinged Flat Box Screw
$1.00
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39
7380
7inin Rubber Hinge Pin Shim
$5.00
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40
7381
10inin Rubber Hinge Pin Shim
$5.50
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41
7382
12inininin Rubber Hing Pin Shim
$6.00
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42
7383
14inin Rubber Hinge Pin Sham
$6.50
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43
7388
Pivot for Box Plate Hinge
$8.00
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44
7390
7inin Hinged Flat Box Gasket
$25.00
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45
7391
10inin Hinged Flat Box Gasket
$30.00
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46
7392
12inin Hinged Flat Box Gasket
$35.00
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47
7393
14inin Hinged Flat Box Gasket
$40.00
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48
7394
7inin Hinged Pressure Plate
$75.00
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49
7395
10inin HInged Pressure Plate
$80.00
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50
7396
12inin Hinged Pressure Plate
$85.00
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51
7397
14inin Hinged Pressure Plate
$90.00
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52
7552
14inin Blade Holder Bracket
$5.50
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53
7792
Latch
$4.75
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54
7793
Shoulder Screw
$5.00
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55
7798
Spring Washer
$1.00
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56
8232
T-Nut
$5.00
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57
8273
Pressure Plate Ext. Spring
$6.00
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58
8291
8-32 X 3/8, BHC Screw
$1.00
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59
8301
#10-32 Hex Head Shoulder Screw
$4.00
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60
8302
#10-32 Lock Nut
$1.00
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61
8303
#10-32 X 1inin SHC Screw
$1.00
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62
8305
Spring Anchor
$4.00
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63
8306
Pressure Plate Nut
$3.00
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64
9211
12inin Blade Holder Bracket
$5.00
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65
9219
Flat box Screw (#4)
$1.00
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66
9237
FB Bolt (holds axle on)
$5.00
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67
9268
10inin Blade Holder Bracket
$4.50
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68
9273
Lightweight Pressure Plate Spring
$5.00
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69
9285
7inin Blade Holder Bracket
$4.00
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70
9613
FB Washer
$1.00
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71
9685
FB Box Tire
$1.50
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72
9719
FB Box Wheel, Black
$6.00
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73
9916
AT Wing Nut
$1.00
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12in Flat Box
SCHEMATIC #
#
PART #
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
1
7012
#6-32 x 1/4 Fillister Head
$1.00
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2
7015
#6-32 Thin Pattern Locknut
$1.00
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3
7063
Bearing Nyliner
$1.50
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4
7119
Nyliner Bearing-Straight
$2.75
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5
7177
#10 Brass Washer
$1.00
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6
7178
#14 Brass Washer
$1.00
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7
7212
Skid Cover Rt Side, Universal
$2.00
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8
7213
Brass Pins
$8.00
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9
7217
#4-40 x 1/4 Fillister Head Screw
$1.00
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10
7223
Dial Adjustment Nut
$4.00
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11
7224
Repair Clip
$1.00
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12
7239
Skid Cover Left Side Universal
$2.00
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13
7251
Dial Assembly
$20.00
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14
7270
12inin Flat Box Blade
$6.25
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15
7275
12/14inin Crown Spring
$10.00
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16
7284
12inin Blade Holder Assembly
$160.00
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17
7792
Latch
$4.75
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18
7793
Shoulder Screw
$5.00
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19
7798
Spring Washer
$1.00
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20
8232
T-Nut
$5.00
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21
8272
Flat Box Seal, 12inin
$40.00
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22
8291
8-32 X 3/8, BHC Screw
$1.00
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23
8301
#10-32 Hex Head Shoulder Screw
$4.00
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24
8302
#10-32 Lock Nut
$1.00
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25
8303
#10-32 X 1inin SHC Screw
$1.00
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26
8305
Spring Anchor
$4.00
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27
8306
Pressure Plate Nut
$3.00
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28
9219
Flat box Screw (#4)
$1.00
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29
9237
FB Bolt (holds axle on)
$5.00
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30
9240
FB Pressure Spring Holder
$2.00
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31
9245
FB Screw
$1.00
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32
9257
12inin Bottom Plate
$65.00
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33
9269
12inin Pressure Plate
$70.00
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34
9273
Lightweight Pressure Plate Spring
$5.00
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35
9274
FB 12inin Mental Hinge
$10.00
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36
9282
12 Axle
$45.00
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37
9550
Left Side Plate
$50.00
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38
9551
Right Side Plate
$46.00
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39
9556
12inin Front Plate
$49.00
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40
9613
FB Washer
$1.00
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41
9701
FB Screw (Side Plate
$1.00
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42
9719
FB Box Wheel, Black
$6.00
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43
9799
FB Screw
$1.00
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44
9916
AT Wing Nut
$1.00
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