Popcorn Ceiling Removal Boynton Beach
Popcorn Vs. Smooth Ceilings
The advantages of having a popcorn ceiling include the ability to hide imperfections or damage done by leaks, it’s less expensive than smooth or other textured ceilings, it is quick to install, and some believe it helps to insulate sound especially in multi- level housing.
The disadvantages of having a popcorn ceiling include having a ceiling that looks dated, lower home value, dust and cobweb collection, and it can make a room look smaller.
Popcorn ceilings became a trend starting in the late 50’s and lasting for decades because of the advantages a popcorn ceiling offers. The trend is long gone except for an occasional uprising.
It is recommended that you not add popcorn ceilings in kitchens or bathrooms because this texture absorbs moisture. The popcorn-like pieces will eventually loosen and fall from the ceiling.
So a smooth ceiling is best to have in bathrooms and kitchens, since moisture doesn’t affect it, and it’s easier to clean. In a bathroom with a smooth ceiling, paint that is designed to combat moisture can be used.
Removing the Popcorn Ceiling
Removing a popcorn ceiling is a big undertaking and should be done by professionals like Jason Lopiccolo Drywall and Spray Textures, LLC. We have been removing popcorn and preparing ceilings for smooth or textured finishes since 1993. We do much more than other drywall contractors to prepare ceilings and we have a process that keeps your home clean and damage free before, during and after the process.
Our process involves clearing the room of furniture and anything hanging on the walls. What we can’t remove, we will completely cover. Wire nuts will be added to exposed wires and we will shut off the electricity at the breaker. All the walls and floors will be covered with a plastic drop cloth and extra protection if needed by way of plastic sheeting.
We will then soften the popcorn ceiling and with the use of professional tools, we will then scrape off the popcorn texture.
Which Type of Ceiling Should I Choose?
It may be difficult to choose which type of ceiling you want but one thing is for sure, you will want your ceiling texture to compliment the style of your home or office.
The appearance of your ceiling is definitely a matter of personal taste. Some like the dimension that a textured ceiling offers while others prefer the classic, sleek, clean look of a smooth finish.
Unlike popcorn ceilings, smooth ceilings give a more refined, modern feel to a room, are much easier to clean, and can be used in bathrooms and kitchens. If you’re selling you’re home or leasing your commercial property, a smooth finish is usually preferred by most buyers, because buyers typically want a “blank canvas” to work with.
No matter what type of ceiling texture you choose, we have the skill and experience to prepare the ceiling perfectly for the final finish.
This is our Popcorn Removal and Smooth Finish Installation Process
Inspection and Price Estimate:
We will complete a full inspection of the interior of your home before we begin any work. We identify any problem areas that need to be addressed. You will receive an estimate of the price for our services before you sign anything so you know how much you will need to budget for the job.
Once you approve the estimate, we’ll schedule a time to return to your home and begin working.
The day we arrive we will take extensive measures to protect the interior of your home by moving furniture and personal items out of rooms being remodeled. We will also cover everything with plastic sheets including floors, walls, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, and doorways.
Once everything is protected, we will start removing the popcorn ceiling textures with the use of tools. We will scrape and sand all uneven areas with the use of tools and special equipment leaving a smooth finish.
Our team will then remove all popcorn material from your property and dispose the material properly.
Textured Ceilings
Textured ceilings typically reduce the cost of installing a new ceiling because it takes less time to accomplish than a smooth ceiling. Textured ceiling, like knockdown or skip trowel ceilings, add an almost artful look to a ceiling. As the sun is changing positions during the day, the look of a textured ceiling changes as well.
Knockdown Ceilings
Similar to a skip trowel technique, knockdown texture installation begins by spraying the ceiling with damp compound. As the compound starts to dry and drip somewhat, small stalactites form. Eventually, the stalactites are scraped away leaving an uneven, “stuccoed” looking texture.
Just like skip trowel, a knockdown ceiling can hide imperfections and at the same time, add character and depth to a room. Knockdown ceilings are a manual process so there is usually a cost associated with the extra time and talent it takes to “knock down” the texture.
Preparing for a Smooth Ceiling
We prepare all ceilings as if you were going to choose a smooth ceiling. If your house has a sheetrock ceilings, you have the opportunity of having a smooth ceiling.
When you remove popcorn ceilings you are left with unfinished joints in the drywall. There are many other popcorn ceiling removal contractors in Boynton Beach, who, when they remove popcorn ceilings, do not finish the joints properly before they apply a smooth or knockdown finish.
Other contractors will simply skim coat the ceilings with 2 tight coats of compound, and then sand and paint the ceilings. We do more than that and that is what makes us specialists. After we remove popcorn ceilings, we run a mud box over the joints.
This fills the beveled edges of the drywall and makes the butt joints more gradual.
Finishing a perfectly smooth ceiling takes a lot of time and effort. We are known for our flawlessly finished ceilings prepared perfectly for a smooth finish.
Skip Trowel Ceilings
Skip trowel texture can look different from State to State. In South Florida, skip trowel texture is created with the use of sand, water and an all-purpose joint compound. A trowel is used by hand to apply the compound to create the uneven texture.
Skip trowel ceilings are especially popular in high-end homes because of the Mediterranean look it gives to a room. People also use skip trowel application for walls as well. The texture has a subtle classy look and can give a warm homey feel to a room. You can choose to have skip trowel applied in a light, medium or heavy
consistency.
We are the best choice for popcorn removal in Boynton Beach. Call today.
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Although I am an experienced, fully licensed drywall contractor, who can undertake all drywall projects, I would always want to educate people before they hire any contractor. For instance, If you’re looking for a drywall contractor in Boynton Beach, I would be happy to discuss the scope of your project and see what I can do to help.
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