Commercial Popcorn Removal

The process of popcorn ceiling removal is time-consuming because it involves so much preparation work, sanding, repainting, and scraping the ceiling. However, the result is that is it worth the cleaner and smoother-looking ceilings as compared to other remodeling projects like kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Popcorn removal is the most affordable way of making the home seem cleaner, bigger, and newer. With ceilings that are smooth, homes in South Florida will demand higher prices and will be easy and quick to sell.

In case you have imperfections and cracks in the popcorn ceiling, you may consider getting those spots repaired to match the remaining ceiling. Matching old textures can be a very long process, and the results will vary, which is a reason why you need to consider the removal of the whole texture that will add value to your home at a price that is affordable.

The other benefit to put into consideration is the cost of maintenance in the future. In case you want to carry out repairs to the ceiling soon because of cracks, new light fixtures installation, and leaks, it will be easy and cheap to repair flat ceilings than trying to match old ones.

How is the removal done?

The first thing that has to be done is removing or covering all vents, light fixtures, and smoke detectors, and fans from the ceiling. Cover the wiring to prevent exposure to water in the process of removal.

You will then have to run secured plastic sheets by tape on the walls, and tight drop cloths on floors since commercial popcorn removal may be messy; therefore, it is crucial to take preventive measures to avoid furniture debris and oil from sprinkling on walls.

You will sprinkle the ceiling with water for it to soften and moisten the texture for removal. In case the ceiling has several paint coats, you will have to sand it or scrape the texture before spraying it with water since the paint seals the water out, making it impossible to soak. After fifteen minutes of soaking, use a putty knife and popcorn removal pole scrapper for the removal process.

You can then utilize the drywall sanding pole to remove residue material, ceiling bits, or a rough coat of drywall under the ceiling. This will fix torn-off dry paper pieces from the drywall. You can then make the required repairs to the walls which were not visible with your texture. You will then apply the spackling compound carefully and give it time to dry. You will then sand it as needed. The ceiling will get painted to restore its original or better appearance.

Experience is very crucial because one mistake when doing it by yourself will lead to oversaturation with water from the spray bottle, which may damage the surface of the drywall. Additionally, to remove the popcorn following soaking the ceiling, it will glide the putty knife on the surface moving with long strokes in one direction. When done in the wrong way, the face of the ceiling will get damaged. The process requires a professional, steady hand.