Why You Should Remove Your Popcorn Ceiling
Posted on March 30, 2022
“It seemed like a good idea at the time..”
Popcorn ceiling is a type of ceiling treatment, typically sprayed on, or hung with furring strips, or even stuck up with glue. Also known as cottage cheese ceiling, stipple ceiling, stucco ceiling, and acoustic ceiling. Due to the ease of application & many methods to choose from, it become extremely popular in the mid to late 20th century. However, like most home improvement trends, popcorn ceilings have fallen out of style due to aesthetic and health reasons.
Some older homes may still have popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos. Breathing asbestos cause serous health risks. And, it is just plain ugly. So what may have seemed like a good idea years ago, is no longer the case.
There are five key benefits that removing your popcorn ceiling will have on your home and health.
5 Reasons Why You Should Remove Your Popcorn Ceiling
1. It will Get Rid Of Asbestos.
Some older may with popcorn ceilings contain asbestos and lead which poses a serious health threat. If these hazardous materials are detected, special gear is required to remove the popcorn ceiling. CertaPro Painters always checks for these substances before performing a job and takes every step to safely remove them, if they are present.
2. Cleans Up Easily.
Popcorn ceiling’s rough, bumpy texture easily accumulates dust, cobwebs, and other particles which makes it harder to clean, particularly rooms with high ceilings. Popcorn ceiling removal will improve the home’s air quality because it will be easier to clean the ceiling and fewer particles will accumulate.
3. Updates The Room’s Look.
Popcorn ceiling is an outdated style of ceiling treatment that can lower a home’s value because most buyers and renters prefer not having it. Prospective homebuyers collectively groan when they enter a home for sale with popcorn ceilings. But then a sly smile grows across their face, because they realize they are going to lower their offer due to your ceilings being around when Elvis was alive.
Popcorn ceiling removal is the perfect finishing touch to a pre-listing remodeling project as it makes the home look more contemporary and well kept. It is also a very beginner friendly DIY project.
4. Achieves Better Paint Results.
Removing the popcorn texture from ceilings creates a smooth flat surface that will produce better paint results than a rough, crater-like surface. Whether you want to whitewash the ceiling or paint a custom color, removing your home’s popcorn ceilings is a MUST to achieve a beautiful, smooth paint application later.
5. Eliminates Falling Popcorn Texture.
Popcorn ceilings don’t get along well with moisture. Bathrooms and kitchens tend to have a lot of moisture which can cause a popcorn ceiling to loosen and fall down. By removing the popcorn ceiling, you won’t end up with bits of popcorn texture falling onto you unexpectedly when getting out of the shower or eating food. Also, excess moisture can cause black mold. Black mold can cause serious health conditions also.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal In Boynton Beach, Florida
Popcorn ceiling removal can be labor-intensive, time-consuming, messy, and even potentially hazardous. This why you should work with a professional removal service provider, like CertaPro Painters of Boynton Beach. You can take it easy while we bring your ceilings into the 21st century.
CertaPro Painters offers popcorn ceiling removal for homes, condos, office buildings, and more in Boynton Beach.
Contact your CertaPro Painters of Boynton Beach at 561-318-0221 today. Or go online to request a free quote for popcorn ceiling removal!
