Popcorn Ceiling Removal Piedmont, CA
Drywall Fam offers complete popcorn ceiling removal services in Piedmont, CA from beginning to end. If you would like an estimate to remove your popcorn ceilings for your Piedmont home call or text us at (707) 346-9654. The process of getting an estimate for popcorn ceilings used to be a little more time consuming. Now, all you have to do is call or text and we will ask you some questions and you will receive your estimate within 30 minutes.
Below we will explain a little more about the process and receiving a estimate and the process of removing those nasty popcorn ceilings through out your Piedmont, CA home.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process in Piedmont, CA
1. We mask off all the walls and flooring with plastic and masking tape.
2. Wet down the popcorn ceilings with water.
3. Begin removing the popcorn ceilings with our popcorn scraper.
4. Skim all joints, second coat for nails/screws/corners etc..
5. Sand, touch up and texture.
If you decide to go with another finish such as Level 4 smooth, there would be additional coat added to all joints and nails/screws/corners. Also if your house is furnished we will cover all the furniture with plastic and masking tape and drop clothes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years Drywall Fam has received many questions concerning popcorn ceiling removal in Piedmont, CA so we have put a list together for you so you may learn a little about popcorn ceilings. Remember if you have any questions feel free to call or text us at (707) 346-9654. Thank you!
For popcorn ceilings it is really simple to estimate right over the phone or by text. We have done many popcorn ceilings removals.
The cost to remove popcorn ceiling for a 12’x14′ room with 8′ standard ceiling height, roughly $800-$1,400.00. That is to mask off, remove popcorn ceilings, skim, touch up and texture.
Popcorn ceilings don’t last forever and they do eventually disintegrate. When this starts to happen, you’ll see white flecks fall from the ceiling onto your belongings. This debris does damage surfaces, so it’s important to replace or remove popcorn ceilings soon after any disintegration begins.
Smooth ceilings add visual height and spaciousness to rooms and hallways. In contrast, stippled or textured ceilings draw your focus to the texture, making the room seem smaller. Spaces with smooth ceilings maximize the light.
After the popcorn ceilings are removed the most popular finish is level 4 smooth or a very light orange peel texture.
Since a ceiling texture can help hide imperfections, a level 4 or 5 smooth finish requires a lot more work. And this of course means a higher cost. Extra labor will be required to skim the entire ceiling with drywall mud, and then sand every square inch of ceiling.
During the era when textured ceilings were popular, builders used them in homes because they were inexpensive and could hide imperfections with ease. Popcorn ceilings were made to bolster the room’s acoustics via the reduction of ambient sounds and echoes.
Knockdown. The knockdown wall texture has quickly become one of the most popular choices for homeowners. The application is simple, and the result is a warm-feeling texture that adds depth to any space. It’s a texture that looks like it belongs in a Mediterranean.
