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Popcorn ceiling removal services are a recent phenomenon that have revolutionized the feel of the home. At Home Painters Toronto, we are always trying to keep up with the trends and this has been one of our most in-demand services as of late. It’s been so popular that we’ve created a short video to show you how Popcorn Ceiling Removal is done and the stunning results it can produce for your home!
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is the cost of popcorn ceiling removal?
Important to notice, although we will provide different costs, interior painting at Home Painters Toronto starts at $1,995 + HST. So what can you do if you have a smaller project? Well, consider bundling other painting, carpentry or handyman services to grow your project and get a better price.
Important: all costs include removal, plastering and sanding but no painting after. It’s a good idea to bundle the painting in the service to get a better deal.
Approximate costs for popcorn ceiling flattening ‘per square foot’
- Cost of popcorn ceiling removal: $6 to $12 + HST
Approximate prices for popcorn ceiling removal
- Small to medium houses: $4,000 to $6,000 + HST
- Medium to large houses: $6,000 to $10,000 + HST
- Large to XL houses: $10,000 to $20,000+ + HST
2. How long will my project take?
Approximate completion times for popcorn ceiling removal
- Small to medium houses: 3 to 5 business days
- Medium to large houses: 5 to 7 business days
- Large to XL houses: 7 to 10 business days
Most jobs will take 2 and 5 days. But if your in a rush, inquire about our 1 or 2 day painting services.
3. Who will you be sending to do my project?
The project will be completed by our in-house painters, who are all experienced and professionally trained (and not subcontractors).
4. Will my furniture and belongings be protected throughout this process? Because I know it can get quite messy.
Since popcorn ceiling removal can be such a messy process, you can be assured that our team uses plastic sheeting and drop cloths to protect your furniture, walls and flooring throughout the entire process. And they will leave the space in the same manner in which they found it. We also make use of special tools which help to minimize the dust that are made to suck up approximately 80% of the dust throughout the process.
What could affect the price of popcorn ceiling removal?
- Difficulty to reach (strange corners that require special machinery to get to).
- How soon you want it done, and how fast you need it done. Consider that if you’re in a rush and your painting company has a busy week they might need to pay for extra hours or even move or cancel a job, and that could increase the price.
- Tied to the previous point, if you have a flexible schedule you can take advantage of a low season like the end of winter or the end of summer to get it done probably at a better rate.
- The size of the job. The more work you give to your painting company, the lower the per-unit cost. How does this make sense? Well, some materials are cheaper by volume but also, moving around less or spending more time at one job decreases all the logistics and prep work.
- Number of colours: if you can keep it to 5 colours or under, you will not see a price increase. The reason? there’s less difficulty to do the job and less paint or stain waste.
- Different types of paint can increase the cost. We use high-quality Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paint so you can rest assured you’re well covered. Nevertheless, if you want something very specific or ultra-premium that can potentially increase the price.
- Payment terms (i.e. Visa vs e-transfer). A lot of clients like to use their credit cards for many reasons, however, these payments come with a fee that increases the overall price.
- The amount of preparation involved. (i.e. isolating to avoid painting undesired areas, removing plants, covering and taping). We normally don’t move your furniture and personal belongings so if you need help with that we can do it but it will add more time to the process and will increase the bill. (TIP: we can help on the spot to move some really large furniture, so don’t get hurt trying to do that and as long as it’s a fast move we’ll just do it for you!)
- Heights: we need to bring scaffolding and assembling and disassembling will add time, thus increasing the price
Popcorn Ceiling Removal PROCESS:
FREE QUOTE
Contact us NOW and we will schedule your in-house popcorn ceiling removal estimate immediately.
Our popcorn ceiling flattening expert will arrive on-site and give you a quote on the spot.
This will involve a needs assessment to ensure that our estimate lines up with your expectations.
PREPARATION
When you book the job with us, we will go over how we plan to protect your items, contain the dust as much as possible as well as clean up, since it can be quite a messy process.
We will book an ideal date for you, choose the colour for your ceiling, arrange a flexible payment method and charge your deposit.
REGULAR UPDATES
On the first day, we will show up and review the scope to ensure we’re on the same page.
Then we will immediately start prepping the area, which includes putting down all the drop cloths and readying other areas for removal and flattening.
Once the room is prepped, we will start scraping, skim plastering and sanding to ensure a nice smooth and flat finish.
When the ceiling is completely flat, we will prime it and do one more check for discrepancies. Then we’ll finish it off with a top-of-the-line Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams quality latex paint.
QUALITY CHECK
Since the popcorn ceiling removal process is usually a multi-day process due to dry times, we will update you regularly throughout the job.
Once the job is completed and your ceilings are flattened, we will do a walk-through with you.
Our #1 goal is to ensure that you are happy with the job. We’re only satisfied when you’re 100% satisfied!
How to REMOVE Popcorn Ceiling IN 6 Steps
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Customer Testimonials for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is removing a popcorn ceiling worth it?
In light of the potential health risks, cost, and potential negative impact on home sales, it’s important to consider removing a popcorn ceiling from your home
2. Can you remove a popcorn ceiling yourself?
Can I remove a popcorn ceiling myself? You can absolutely remove a popcorn ceiling without calling in a pro. But whether you should embark on this home improvement project depends on a few factors.
3. How much does it take to remove popcorn ceiling?
The average sqft cost to remove popcorn ceilings ranges from $5 to $9 per square foot. This includes all labor, preparation work, and materials to do the job right. No question, the intense amount of labor required will make up the majority of the cost you’ll pay.
4. Does removing popcorn ceiling make a mess?
Removing popcorn texture from a ceiling is a messy chore but worth the effort if the substrate underneath is in sound shape.
5. Are popcorn ceilings unhealthy?
Some popcorn ceilings contain up to 10% asbestos contamination. Not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, yet those built during and before the 1980s may have a high risk for contamination. How dangerous an asbestos-containing textured paint is, depends on its overall condition.
6. Why are popcorn ceilings no longer popular?
Safety concerns were the primary driver behind this design trend’s fall from favor. Before the late 1970s, many popcorn ceilings used asbestos to create the bumpy texture. While asbestos is safe when it’s left undisturbed, if it becomes airborne, it can lead to cancer and other diseases.
7. Is it OK to leave popcorn ceiling?
To answer these questions, it’s important to recognize that a popcorn ceiling poses no danger if it is intact. So if you’re a renter and your ceiling is in good shape, you can relax. In case the coating has asbestos, use a gentle touch on cobwebs, and don’t let kids bounce balls off the ceiling
8. How do you prepare a ceiling after removing popcorn?
Once dry use a 600 grit sandpaper to smooth any rough spots on the surface. Wipe the areas again with a wet cloth and let dry. Paint the ceiling with a flat base primer, then paint a second coat of flat paint. Then you’re all set
9. What happens if you scrape off popcorn ceiling?
If you remove this ceiling dry, you will contaminate your home with asbestos and expose yourself and your family to potentially high concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers. These fibers may remain in your home indefinitely. It is recommended that three workers perform the job.
10. How long does a popcorn ceiling last?
While popcorn ceilings can remain intact for decades with the proper care, many of them do show the wear and tear that comes with their life cycles.
11. How to cover up a popcorn ceiling?
There are four popular options for covering over the ceiling: covering them with ordinary drywall, using a prefinished grid-plank system such as Armstrong’s Easy-Up grid system, attaching furring strips, and then installing traditional tongue-and-groove planks or beadboard paneling on the ceiling, or skim coating.
12. What is the cheapest way to get rid of popcorn ceiling?
Scraping is the most common and cost-effective method for removing popcorn ceilings. This approach involves manually removing the texture using specialized tools.
13. Do you have to plaster after removing popcorn ceiling?
Do you have to skim coat after removing popcorn ceiling? Some don’t do it but skim coating after removal may provide additional benefits that make it worth considering for your project.
14. Why is it so expensive to remove popcorn ceiling?
If testing your popcorn ceiling for asbestos is positive, you must hire a professional to handle disposal. Asbestos removal costs depend on the size of your room, the amount of asbestos present, and the location (high ceilings make it more labor-intensive).
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