Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn Ceiling Removal For Northwest Florida
If the truth be told, this service page about removing popcorn ceilings should actually be titled “What the heck was the builder thinking when he sprayed my ceiling with that funky stuff.”
If you’re looking for the best, surefire way to do-it-yourself DIY to remove popcorn ceilings, fuggedaboutit. It’s an absolute nightmare for the uninitiated. If you’re not a CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida professional popcorn ceiling remover, don’t even go there. Simply put, the process is a horrendous mess for newbies.
But all is not lost, my friends. CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida has your back – and the answer for how to remove popcorn ceilings.
The Problem With Popcorn Ceilings
Popcorn ceilings, named for their thick bumpy appearance, were common when it came to homes built anywhere from the 1950s to the 1980s. They are often referred to as acoustic or cottage cheese ceilings, as well as textured ceilings. And the real reason why they were so popular is that they covered the sins of the original home builder.
They didn’t have to worry about mudding the ceiling drywall joints to perfection, sanding, and applying the final coat of paint with precision because that stuff way up there that looks like cottage cheese took care of that. How sad. Joanna Gaines would have had a stroke.
The Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process
The complexity of the job makes it a difficult task to undertake without professional help, which is where CertaPro Painters® comes in. Our teams have extensive experience in this kind of job and can deliver perfect results quickly and efficiently. This could even include painting the ceiling a new color or installing an alternative effect. View the process below:
1Cover Walls & Floor
Covering the walls and flooring with heavy duty plastic sheets
2Prep Ceiling
Spraying the surface with small amounts of water so that the popcorn ceiling easily scrapes away
3Removal
We us special tools in order to assure we keep the mess to minimum.
4Skim Coat
Skim coating any damaged areas prior to sanding to ensure a smooth, properly prepared surface for painting
5Paint Ceiling
Application of a fresh coat of paint primer followed by the paint color of your choice
Why You Should Remove Popcorn Ceilings
A lot of interior trends between the 1950s and the 1980s didn’t make it to the 21st century – thank God. Popcorn ceilings were used as acoustic ceilings since they’re great at absorbing sound, but there are smoother, more aesthetically pleasing alternatives to block sound.
Beautification aside, here are other reasons why you should remove popcorn ceilings:
1. Enhance Lighting: The bumpy crevices and surface of the popcorn ceiling makes light bounce off it and brings unflattering shadows to the room. Compensating with lamps and additional light fixtures is just a costly solution that wouldn’t do much, too.
2. Fix Discoloration: Popcorn ceilings discolor fast, especially when exposed to cigarette smoke and cooking residue from fried foods. As that happens, the room’s lighting just gets worse and your lighting efforts become more useless. Removing the popcorn ceiling and replacing it with a fresh coat of paint would improve the ambiance of your home.
3. Control Ceiling Damages: Popcorn ceilings are thick enough to cover so many drywall issues. These unresolved problems get worse the longer they’re patched up with a rough mixture of different weak materials like Styrofoam and cardboard.
How To Remove Popcorn Ceilings With The Popcorn Ceiling Removal Professionals At CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida
CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida thinks it’s high time we address this issue of “How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings.”
It’s actually funny now in 2022 to think that the popcorn ceiling was an actual popular aesthetic in the 1970s. (Remember bell bottom pants, frayed jeans, midi skirts, maxi dresses, Tie dye, peasant blouses, and ponchos. I rest my case.)
And worst of all, popcorn ceilings date your home, in the most unflattering manner.
Fast forward to today, and popcorn ceiling lumps and bumps are an eyesore, as well as embarrassing to visitors who enter your home. They’ll think you just don’t care. And since that’s not true, it’s time to have CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida take care of your popcorn ceiling removal.
The serious thing of it is that popcorn textured ceilings are not easy to remove, which is hilarious when you think about how easy it was to apply them in the first place. You need professional removers to do the work for you, and that’s just one of the sweet spots for our team of CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida professional popcorn ceiling removal experts.
Don’t worry, the reasons you should get rid of that popcorn ceiling outweigh the cost, time, and intensive work required.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost
On average, popcorn ceiling removal can be costly, but the actual price will depend on a variety of factors. These include the size and height of the ceiling, the layout of the room, and the popcorn effect itself. More intricate patterns with thicker layers will be harder to get rid of, while certain finishes will be more brittle and easier to break away than others. The price will be measured by the time and materials required for the job, which we can determine through an in-home consultation. Schedule your free estimate online to arrange an appointment.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Disclaimer
Homes built prior to 1985 will require proof of asbestos testing with a negative result to perform removal. Testing can be completed by the property owner or by CertaPro Painters of Northwest Florida for an additional fee. Please contact our office at 850-502-2674 for additional information.
Request a Free Quote for Popcorn Ceiling Removal Services from CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida Today
The bottom line? Removing a popcorn ceiling and refinishing the ceiling with a fresh finish and new paint is a messy job. Let the pros at CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida handle it for you, so you can keep your weekends for activities you enjoy. Contact us today for a free estimate.
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