Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Popcorn is the name of a texture that was frequently used to finish ceilings in the 1950s all the way through the 1980s in the United States. It almost has the feel of an exaggerated sand texture that is spread out across the entire area of a ceiling. With contact from nearly anything, the small protruding pieces easily break off and fall to the floor or furniture below. It is a very crumbly and fragile material and can easily leave a mess if disturbed.

Traditionally, popcorn ceilings were very inexpensive and also efficient to install in new homes and apartments by spray-on application. Popcorn texture helps to reduce and muffle noise which can resonate more off flat walls and ceilings. For this reason, sometimes they can also be called acoustic ceilings (different from professional acoustic panels). Building and home contractors loved the popcorn texture because of the low cost and ease of application. Those pros helped contribute to the popularity of this type of ceiling for many decades, however in the 70s and 80s, the practice was nearly halted as the construction industry was required to move away from the popcorn style because it contains asbestos, a fibrous mineral material that when inhaled was found to cause health issues including cancer. Although the substance became closely regulated in the US, rules didn't specifically address ceiling textures with asbestos, so many folks would continue to install it into the 1980s.

Today, pop corn ceilings are outdated and unpopular. For most buyers, they detract from the appeal of a house. This ceiling style can actively devalue your home and create an unsightly image in the spaces they are used in. That makes them a seriously unappealing feature and one, which countless people choose to have removed. Here at Tampa Drywall Specialists, we have seen this firsthand. Make your home appear more modern for your family or give it an added boost in value if looking to sell. Whether remaining in your home and updating it or renovating before a sale, both are worthy causes. For either reason, we are glad to say that we can offer the solution to our clients, in the form of our popcorn ceiling removal service. Our team can offer comprehensive solutions in popcorn ceiling removal and textured wall removal to anybody in the greater Tampa area. All you need to do is give us a call and allow us to provide you with an estimate for our any of our quality solutions. 

Removing Popcorn Ceiling Texture

So, if you have an old, antiquated popcorn ceiling you would like to see removed from your home, you can bet that we are the team to call. We would be more than glad to provide you with any support you require and display just how high our standards are. Using our highly effective wet methods of treatment, we will be capable of etching away your popcorn ceiling with ease and precision. We use a custom solution that we've found to work better than a typical water spray. The texture is stripped away most easily when it is damp and although, it can be a DIY project, this is one of those jobs that becomes easier, quicker, and more efficient when using a professional that already has a knack for how much pressure to apply, which direction to scrape, and exactly how long each stroke should be for the ideal removal. No damage should be done to the drywall beneath but should we find any holes or cracks, we'll path and smooth them before final texture or paint applications. Once the popcorn is gone, you will be left with a new surface that we can redecorate in any way that appeals to you.

When it comes to the finishing of your new ceiling, we have experience with all popular textures such as orange peel, knockdown, sand swirl, slap brush, mud swirl, palm, or plaster. Some of the textures involve a two-step process of spraying the ceiling and then returning with a drywall knife to scrape the surface and knock it down or reduce the visibility of the texture. Flat ceilings are always an option too. The price may change based on the finish because some options take more time to get right than others. Depending upon the type of crown molding you use (if you choose to you use any crown molding at all) and the overall look of your home and walls, we can get a flat or textured option to look great in your new or existing house.

We've heard stories of lots of customers that don't mind living in an old home, until they have a newborn on the way. Suddenly, health concerns that weren't top of mind before become major priorities. Whether it is popcorn texture or another form of material that you suspect is old enough to contains asbestos, we'll be glad to safely remove it.

Depending on the age, your popcorn texture could start to show signs of discoloring. Nothing could make your home or apartment feel more dated than a yellow-ish ceiling. Or how about dust? Is your cottage cheese ceiling looking gross from a buildup of dust and your attempts to clean it are dismal? Sounds like it's time to get rid of it! Call our Tampa Drywall company today so we can come take a look and provide you with pricing to have it all removed.

Textured Wall Removal and Application

If you have a textured wall that you would like to remove, you can depend on us to do the job for you. No matter whether you have a knock-down texture, an orange peel finish, or something else, our team can apply the same effective methods we do with ceiling texture to have it removed. Our wet removal strategies never fail to achieve positive results, so you know that you’ll always achieve what it is you need when you choose us.

While the trend now is to remove popcorn texturing on ceilings, oddly enough, we get a decent number of requests to add texture to flat walls in homes and apartment buildings. We offer that service too, regardless of whether the walls are currently flat or textured. Most same type of textures that can be done on ceilings work on walls too.

Changing to flat walls are common nowadays but the price runs higher than textured options due to the added time and attention that is required to make sure any and all imperfections are smoothed out. Especially with the numerous sunny days in Florida, shadows from natural light help to point out blemishes and uneven areas on your wall. Nobody wants these kinds of features highlighted, which is why companies charge a premium for this type of application. It needs to be done carefully and accurately to get it just right. Our team has the experience and training to these types of jobs done at a professional level and have your new walls or ceiling looking their best.

Repainting and Finishing 

Then, once your old textured wall or ceiling has been taken care of, you can capitalize on our fantastic repainting and refinishing services. Don't stress with the extra work of researching and vetting separate painting contractors that you have to schedule and pay apart from your drywall job. Our team would be more than happy to offer you our help coating your freshly exposed walls in a healthier shade so that you can return them to an acceptable level of quality. All you need to do is take a closer look at the variety of options we have available and let us know which is best for you.

Preparation

Scraping popcorn from ceilings can really be sort of enjoyable. Each time you

get a sizeable chunk off, there is a strange satisfaction that accompanies it. Despite this being a pleasurable part of the job, it sure is a messy operation. It is also an important step! Unlike some other parts of construction, where minor mistakes can be covered and corrected later, this step (from start to finish) involves making the drywall as smooth as possible otherwise the imperfections show through immediately and more intensely once they are painted. The least expensive and easiest way to work is in an empty property but we realize this isn't always an option. If there is any furniture present, it will need to be thoroughly covered. Rest assured we can handle all of this for you. Light fixtures will be removed as well as large hanging objects.

All floors will also need to be covered with large sheets of plastic dropcloth. To keep the plastic from moving, it has be taped along the perimeter of the room, to the baseboards or another low portion of the wall. Separate rooms and doorways are also taped off and sealed with the same plastic. Each of these steps is easily achievable however, they all take time which adds cost in addition to the base price of scraping off the popcorn (usually charged by the square foot). Keep this in mind as you embark upon these types of projects. But understand that our vast experience allows us to apply and remove all protective materials quickly, creating very little additional clean up at the end of a job. Call today to receive your free quote and let us get to work on your home improvement projects.

Affordable Prices 

We pride ourselves on having an outstanding level of quality as well as strong customer service. If that alone is not enough to convince you, we know that our reasonable prices will. You simply cannot beat the standards that we deliver for the same low costs. None of our competitors can match us and that is why so many people choose to trust in us when it comes to their popcorn ceilings. So, if you want to see your money going further, you know that you should always be choosing our popcorn ceiling removal Tampa solutions. We look forward to proving ourselves as one of the most reliable and most capable popcorn ceiling removers in Tampa, FL.

While many of our satisfied customers reside in the Tampa area, we also remove popcorn ceilings in Lakeland, Brandon, Seffner, Temple Terrace, Town 'N' Country, Riverview, Plant City, Thonotosassa, Citrus Park, Oldsmar, Crystal Springs, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa, and many parts of Pinellas County. Call to confirm we can service your area and check out our additional services beyond ceiling texture removal.