Popcorn Ceiling Removal Toronto

Premier Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Toronto

When you first start redoing your rooms, you might not think about the ceilings. However, ceilings have a big effect on how a room looks and feels. If your home still has popcorn ceilings, it might be time for a change. Luckily, Lukas Renovation can remove your popcorn ceiling to make your home look more modern and improve the air quality inside.

Remove Popcorn Ceilings with Lukas Renovation Service

The smooth surface of a “popcorn ceiling,” which is also called a “stucco ceiling,” is hidden by spray-coating small pieces of gypsum with Styrofoam waste. This method for applying it to a ceiling was not only cheaper, but it also made the process faster, which let home builders move on to other projects faster and make more money.

Any flaws that might be underneath would be well hidden by the texture of popcorn. This cost-effective method got rid of the hard work that was needed to make the ceiling’s finish look smooth. This gave the builder more time to work on other parts of the makeover. Please be aware that asbestos, a poisonous gas that can cause cancer, may be found in popcorn ceilings. It is important to remember that asbestos is only dangerous when it gets into the air and is moved around. Even though it was illegal to use asbestos after the late 1970s, it is still a good idea to take a small sample and have it tested at a nearby lab whenever you’re not sure.

Reasons to Remove Popcorn Ceilings

Popcorn ceilings, once a trendy home decor choice, have fallen out of favor for several reasons:

Obsolete Design: Initially used for sound absorption, modern homes now have more appealing and effective acoustic options, making popcorn ceilings outdated.

Dated Appearance: Popcorn ceilings don’t fit well with contemporary interiors. Even if you prefer a retro style, there are more stylish alternatives without the outdated “cottage cheese” appearance.

Decreased Resale Value: These ceilings are a visual indicator of a home’s age, potentially lowering its resale value. Prospective buyers may see it as an extra cost to remove the outdated feature.

Difficult Maintenance: Repairing or painting textured ceilings is challenging. Restoring them may result in an uneven surface, making maintenance a cumbersome task.

Potential Hidden Issues: Popcorn ceilings might be concealing underlying problems. Homeowners sometimes used them to hide imperfections, prompting concerns about what might be lurking behind the textured surface.

Asbestos Concerns: Popcorn ceilings manufactured before the Clean Air Act of 1978 often contain asbestos. Damaged ceilings pose a health risk, as inhaling asbestos is dangerous. Homes built before 1980, especially those with white asbestos, should consider removal for safety reasons.

Remove Popcorn Ceilings - Our Process

Taking down a popcorn ceiling isn’t the hardest thing you can do to make your home look better, but the process can be very messy. After this, the air quality in the room might get worse, and dust and other particles might start to spread around. Because of this, it is very important to have a professional licensed by the EPA check your ceiling for asbestos before you take it down. If everything looks good, getting ready is usually the most important thing you can do to remove a popcorn ceiling properly.

What ought to be done about the things that look like popcorn? Before we move in, we’ll get rid of any furniture that can be moved and put plastic sheets over anything heavy or set. To keep things from making a big mess, we hung plastic along the walls and put drop cloths on the floor.

Any lights or fans that are attached to the roof will also be taken down. So that the roof would stay damp, we put a fog on it. This will help get rid of the festool popcorn ceiling removal while lowering the amount of dust that is made.

By scraping section by section, we make sure that each piece is easy to take off. The sludge won’t be able to spread if you put a stable pan under the parts that have been taken out. Cracks or holes in the ceiling will be fixed so that it is ready to be painted after the popcorn has been taken down.

Fast and Efficient

It is expected that a skilled expert will need twenty hours to remove five hundred square feet of dustless popcorn ceiling removal. If this is your first time dealing with popcorn texture removal on a ceiling, it will take extra time. In addition, the length of your popcorn removal service may be extended if further actions—like drywall repair or asbestos removal from a building—are required. The procedure will take much longer if interior painting is included in the plan. The firm that removes popcorn ceilings, Lukas Renovation, can offer you a comprehensive estimate and timetable for the length of the procedure

Contact Lukas Renovation Service Today!

Lukas Renovation Service understands that individuals looking to remove popcorn ceilings often consider reinstating them with a fresh coat of paint or a new effect. We take pride in our extensive painting expertise, offering various styles and methods. Our services include priming popcorn ceilings, skim coating for a smooth finish, and removal. All of these tasks are efficiently managed by a single, helpful professional in the Toronto area.

Contact us now for a complimentary quote on removing your popcorn ceiling. This quote encompasses any additional services required to transform your rooms into impeccable works of art.