Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Tampa

Popcorn ceilings are textured ceilings that improve the acoustic properties of a house. The texture absorbs sounds and hides imperfections in the ceiling. However, this technique fell out of style in the 21st century. Unfortunately, the design is present in many older homes throughout the US. With modern, sleek designs discouraging textured ceilings in homes, popcorn ceiling removal has become a valuable and necessary service for anyone looking to update and redecorate their home.

While it may appear tempting to do the job yourself, popcorn ceilings are notoriously difficult to remove. Older designs are asbestos-based, adding a health hazard if the removal is done incorrectly. If your popcorn ceiling was applied in the 80s or before, it might contain harmful asbestos, making removal dangerous. Therefore, this is a job best left to the professionals. Newer popcorn ceilings are styrofoam- or paper-based and don't have the health hazards associated with them, but they are still tricky to remove.

You might be wondering about the benefits of removing the popcorn ceiling from your house. While textured ceilings were valued for their acoustic design, modern styles provide a smooth ceiling that better reflects natural light. If you're planning on selling your home, removing the popcorn ceiling will undoubtedly add value to your property, as potential buyers might shy away from houses that require renovation.

Additionally, popcorn ceilings are much harder to maintain than smooth surfaces. As they get older, the white surface will stain yellow more easily. Any damage to the ceiling requires more work and recoating with the mixture to achieve the desired texture. The uneven surface also tends to catch more dust and allergens, reintroducing them into the air, even in well-ventilated spaces. For this reason, popcorn ceilings are less suitable for people with respiratory issues.

If you want the popcorn ceiling removed from your house to make room for a more elegant, updated design, we can offer a comprehensive removal service.

Our Popcorn and Textured Ceiling Removal Process

While there are several types of popcorn ceilings present in homes across the US, they all have one thing in common. Popcorn ceilings require a comprehensive, multi-step approach to removal. Our company prides itself in performing all the necessary checks and preparations to ensure the ceiling's safe removal for a clean result.

We've laid out the steps of a standard popcorn removal process:

• Light fixtures and switches are removed from the room to prepare it for ceiling removal.

• Covering all the furniture and floors to protect them from dust and any ceiling residue. Safeguarding the furniture is doubly important if we're removing asbestos-based ceilings.

• Unpainted ceilings are easier to remove. We use a powerful water-based solution to dissolve the stucco and leave a smooth ceiling behind.

• Painted ceilings require more preparation and additional chemicals and materials to remove.

• After removing the stucco (ceiling texture), the substrate is filled in to allow for sanding and finishing with a flat ceiling surface.

• The new filling is sanded, and the ceiling smoothened. The ceiling is then coated in a protective finish.

• The removed material is vacuumed, cleaned, and removed from the house.

Note: If we're removing asbestos-based ceilings, we will take additional measures to prevent any health issues. The rooms affected might need to be sealed off. To ensure your safety, you might not be allowed into the rooms in question (or the entire house) until the whole process is complete.