Popcorn Ceiling Removal Phoenix
Popcorn Ceiling Removal In Phoenix
Popcorn ceiling removal is a process of removing the popcorn texture of off your ceiling layer to restore your bare, flat surface. If you are wondering why someone would go to all the trouble, here are a few reasons:
First, popcorn ceilings are ugly and devalue home prices in this day and age.
Second, they hold a lot of dust, allergens and can be difficult or impossible to clean properly.
Third, if your home was constructed before 1977 there is a high chance that asbestos was used in the ceiling material. Some companies might even have kept using asbestos well over 1980's.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Remove Popcorn Ceilings?
The cost for popcorn ceiling removal varies. But let me give you an idea of the price, to remove popcorn ceiling from a 12x12 room, that could cost from $800-$1200 that's including the repair after popcorn is removed, skimming and re-texturing ready for you to just paint.
Some factors that play into cost:
Is the popcorn ceiling painted? If so, it will be harder to scrape it, which will take longer and more labor.
High ceilings will also increase costs since they are tougher to get to.
The kind of texture that is being used after the removal process.
The bigger your home, the longer it will take to remove all that textured ceiling material and replacing it with new modern texture.
Will Removing Popcorn Ceiling Increase Home Value?
Yes, removing popcorn ceilings will in fact increase home value by a few thousand dollars. If you are thinking of selling your home in the near future, this is a very easy and cost effective way to increase value, even if you just want a better looking home than your neighbors and want to WOW your guests, this solution will definitely make your home stand out.
Popcorn ceilings are ugly and out of style, removing it will bring your homes value up instantly and will be a greater selling point when you are ready to sell it.
They are not attractive to home buyers which will make your home harder to sell. Remove ugly popcorn ceilings and make your house a more desirable place to live.
Do All Popcorn Ceilings Have Asbestos?
As we stated above if you home was built on before 1977 and you have popcorn ceilings, there is a high chance that the texture contains asbestos. There is no way to know for sure unless you hire and abatement professional to test for asbestos or lead paint, if your popcorn ceiling tests positive, you'll need to have them remove the popcorn ceiling for you in order to stay safe from any hazardous materials.
It's unfortunate that many people are unaware that they are living in a home with a potential health hazard. Another way to test if your home has asbestos is to do it yourself with an asbestos test kit, you'll need to provide a sample to the lab and wait for the results before you remove popcorn ceiling.
What is one of the easiest ways to remove popcorn ceilings?
One of the easiest ways to remove a popcorn ceiling is hiring a drywall company that specializes in popcorn ceiling removal, they are experts at it and know the best methods along with using safe techniques for dust control.
Do it yourself methods can be very time consuming and cost you more on repairs, if not done properly. If you end up doing it yourself, here are some good instructions on how to do it effectively.
1. Gather Materials And Drywall Tools
You'll need to gather all your materials, which will include plastic or drop cloths to cover your floors, fans, vents and anything else that might be in the way, a drywall knife or a bigger scraper for removing popcorn ceilings. Tape to cover surrounding outlets and tape plastic to floor so that it will not move around and make a mess. A drywall pan, drywall knife, joint compound, 5 min mud to repair any damage that happens when removing popcorn ceiling texture, a hand or pole sander, caulking and finally eye protection and face mask. (You could find all of these items at home improvement stores, ie. Lowes, home depot, harbor freight etc.)
2. Remove Furniture
Remove all appliances and furniture that are in the rooms, if they are too big to move, cover with plastic sheeting and tape down so they will not get dusty.
3. Cover The Area Where You Will Be Removing A Pop corn Ceiling
Start taping down your floors, covering your outlets, ceiling fan and vents so the dust will not get the them. We recommend to add a couple of plastic sheets to you floor because they rip easily with all the movement.
4. Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Remove all appliances and furniture that are in the rooms, if they are too big to move, cover with plastic sheeting and tape down so they will not get dusty.
5. Sanding Ceiling
Now that all the popcorn ceiling texture has been removed from the entire ceiling, give it a complete sand for a smooth ceiling, it's easier and faster to use a pole sander, plus you get less dust on your face than using a hand sander.
6. Drywall Repair
Repair any damage that was caused, either by the scraping or sanding process, this is where your 5 min mud comes in. Make sure everything is repaired correctly before starting your skimming process.
7. Skim Coat
Now skim coat your entire ceilings with the joint compound, you'll most likely need a second coat of drywall mud and once its dry sand it again. Depending on how well you were able to hide imperfections with that second coat, you can either add your new drywall texture or give it a
third coat and sand again.
8. Drywall Texture
Add your new layer of texture, most homeowners like to match the existing texture, but others like a different textured look on their ceilings and it comes out just as nice, you can also have a smooth finish which our customers like as well.
9. Sand And Touch-Up
Sanding and touch-up is a must, once you've added the new texture and its dry, give it a light sand, caulk your edges for a clean look and you're done!
10. Clean Up And Organize
Before putting your furniture back, paint your ceilings and clean up your mess. You can now breathe easy knowing that your popcorn ceiling has been removed successfully without any damage to your home.