When Do You Need Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal?

Popcorn ceilings, also known as acoustic ceilings, used to be a popular choice in many homes built between the 1950s and 1980s. While they provided some sound-dampening benefits, these textured ceilings depreciate and become problematic over time.

If you’re noticing any of the following, removal should be considered:

• Discoloration or staining: Popcorn ceilings can become discolored or stained, often due to moisture, smoke, or other factors.
• Peeling or crumbling texture: The popcorn texture can start to peel or crumble, creating an uneven and unattractive appearance. This can release dust and debris into the air, potential health hazards.
• Concerns about asbestos content: Older popcorn ceilings may contain asbestos, which can be a health hazard if disturbed. If you have concerns about the presence of asbestos, prompt, safe removal is necessary.

Is Removing Popcorn Ceiling Safe?

Extensive safety precautions are necessary for removing popcorn ceilings, especially if yours contains asbestos. This includes sealing off the work area, wearing protective gear like respirators and disposable coveralls, and carefully wetting the ceiling to prevent asbestos fibers from entering your home.

When a ceiling contains asbestos, safe disposal hinges on two steps:

• Containment: Creating a negative pressure environment within the work area, sealed with plastic sheeting, prevents dust and fibers from escaping into your living space.
• Double bagging and labeling: Asbestos-containing debris requires double-bagging in specially marked disposal bags. These bags are then sealed to prevent leakage.

Are Textured Ceiling Sprays Banned?

While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos in popcorn ceilings in the 1970s, popcorn ceilings themselves are not outright banned. However, many states and local jurisdictions have implemented restrictions or bans on the installation of new popcorn ceilings due to the potential asbestos hazard.

Gulf Coast Drywall & Paint Popcorn Ceiling Removal

If you’ve been contemplating updating your ceiling, the time is right to get it done. Choose us and we’ll make the process easy, efficient, and well within your budget.

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Removing Textured Ceiling

When it comes to removing painted popcorn ceiling, you need the experts. That’s us. We know how to do the job safely and effectively. We’ll remove popcorn ceilings from the pre-70s era, which often contain asbestos, to give you something safer and much more attractive.

Get out of the 20^th century and into the new era with our popcorn ceiling removal service—you’ll be glad you did.

Popcorn Texture Removal Process

We take textured ceiling removal seriously. That’s why we perfected a step-by-step process to ensure the task is done right. Our painted popcorn ceiling removal process goes like this:

• Step 1: We set up by laying down all the proper protective gear, including plastic coverings for your furniture and fixtures.
• Step 2: We wet and scrape down the ceiling with water, removing the unwanted popcorn texture.
• Step 3: Carefully and deliberately, we apply a plaster layer to the ceiling to ensure no cracks in the future.
• Step 4: We smooth down the ceiling for a perfectly even, perfectly modern finish.
• Step 5: We paint over the ceiling using your chosen shade of paint, picked from a trusted brand-name supplier.
• Step 6: Last but not least, we clean up after ourselves, so you don’t have to.

That’s our fool-proof popcorn texture removal process. Feel free to call us to hear more or schedule a free consultation session with a textured ceiling removal expert.

What Do You Do After an Acoustic Ceiling Is Removed?

Once your acoustic ceiling is removed, the next step is to prepare the surface for a new finish. This typically involves sanding down any remaining texture or adhesive residue and then applying a skim coat of drywall compound to create a smooth, even surface.

Depending on the condition of your ceiling, additional repairs or priming may be necessary before the final paint or finish can be applied. Proper preparation will ensure an aesthetically pleasing result after the old acoustic is removed.

How Long Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Take?

The time required to remove your popcorn ceiling can vary depending on a few factors, primarily scope and complexity.

The factors that can influence the timeline include:

• Size of your room or area being treated
• Presence of asbestos and the necessary safety precautions
• Condition of the existing ceiling texture
• Need for additional repairs or skim coating
• Accessibility of the work area

How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost?

The expense of removing a popcorn or acoustic ceiling is heavily influenced by the unique circumstances of your project. No two removal jobs are exactly alike.

Factors that can impact the final popcorn removal cost include: