Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Popcorn & Textured Ceiling Removal

Textured ceilings helped to absorb sound and tone down echoes, which made them pretty popular in the past. Since then, the look has fallen out style, and is pretty much never used in modern design. Unfortunately, it’s still present in a lot of older homes. This probably has a lot to do with the fact that popcorn ceilings can be incredibly difficult to remove.

While it might be tempting to try and remove it yourself, it’s the sort of task that is best left to the experts. Not only is it a tough job, but it can also present some safety concerns. When you’re ready to finally get rid of that popcorn ceiling, there are a few things you need to consider.

To understand the process of removing a popcorn ceiling or any textured ceiling, we need to take a look at what it actually is. Removing it can turn into a much more complicated process, depending on what kind of material is used.

What We Offer?

There’s one thing you can guarantee when removing any type of textured ceiling treatment: it’s going to be a multi-step process. We’ve laid out the steps below to give you an idea of what it’s like.

Removing light switches.
Furniture and floors are fully masked

Unpainted popcorn ceiling is easier to remove
Painted stucco requires effort to remove

The substrate will be fully filled
New filling will be sanded

New filling will be primed
All removed material will be vacuumed

Benefits of Removing Popcorn Ceiling

So why should you go through all that work to get rid of those popcorn ceilings? For starters, it gives your home a much more sleek and modern look. You’ll be surprised at how much of a difference it makes! It’s a good idea to remove it if you’re planning to sell your home soon.

From an aesthetic standpoint, when the surfaces start to get older, they can often start to yellow. This can also happen if there’s any water damage. In the long run, it’s better to remove it rather than just painting over it again, since it will only happen again.

Before you even start the process of removing your popcorn ceiling, there’s one important thing you need to think about. Some older homes might have popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos and lead. If your house was built prior to 1981, it will need to be checked for these substances before you can start removing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you remove the Popcorn?

We use a 2 Step process over 2 days. Day 1 includes covering all walls, furniture etc, removing the Popcorn, making any necessary drywall repairs and then applying the desired texture such as Knockdown, Orange Peel, etc. On Day 2, we finish the ceiling with Sherwin Williams Acrylic Master Hide, Ceiling White

Will removing the Popcorn increase our Home’s value?

There’s really no way to determine an actual increase in your Home’s value once the Popcorn has been removed. However, the odds of selling your home are greatly increased when outdated and messy Popcorn has been removed. According to US News and World Report, ‘Popcorn ceilings may not make or break a deal, but tend to date and devalue a house, causing potential buyers to look the other way.’

Do we need to move out of our home while the work is done?

Absolutely not. Although you’ll need to avoid the specific work area during the day, we thoroughly clean the space at the end of each shift. This includes removal of all plastic, floor coverings, dusting, vacuuming and mopping.

Are there any harmful vapors or fumes?

No. Generally speaking, all products used are water-based. In some cases, we’ll use an Oil based Stain Blocker for water stains, but we only use ‘Low Odor’ versions while ventilating the work area with fans, etc.