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What Are Popcorn Ceilings?
Reminiscent of eras past, popcorn ceilings aren’t for everyone. Find >popcorn ceiling removal in Memphis at Painter1 of Memphis! Popular in older homes as a method to cover up structural flaws, “popcorn ceilings” resemble cottage cheese or popcorn kernels, but are generally made with stucco. These ceilings were a time efficient construction method that helped reduce noise between rooms. As construction and residential painting methods have evolved, we now have better, more aesthetically pleasing ways to put in the ceilings for each room and control sound in our homes.
Why Do People Want Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Memphis?
There are a number of reasons why people want to have popcorn ceilings removed from the interiors of homes.
Asbestos
Many popcorn ceilings from older homes may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a blanket term that refers to several types of fibrous materials known for heat resistance and durability and used to be added to many different parts of the building process. Unfortunately, asbestos was later found to be a leading cause of lung disease, scarred lungs and lung cancer. Not all kinds of asbestos have the same level of toxicity and you can be around asbestos that isn’t disturbed without health concerns, but many homeowners don’t want to take that risk, so they choose to have their popcorn ceilings safely replaced.
If your home was built prior to the 1978 Clean Air Act, which prohibited the use of asbestos in building materials, it would be wise to replace the ceiling with help from professionals who can keep you and your family safe from health hazards.
Aesthetics
The most common reason modern homeowners remove their popcorn ceiling is for aesthetic purposes: they’re just not in fashion anymore! A popcorn ceiling dates a home very quickly, and many homeowners choose to have popcorn ceiling removal to give their home a more sleek, professional finish.
Repairs
Popcorn ceilings are notoriously difficult to repair without the repair being obvious. If your ceiling sustains water damage, for instance, it is nearly impossible to match the repair with the rest of the ceiling, making the patch glaringly obvious. This is unsightly on its own, but can also make selling the house more difficult, as it draws attention to previous water damage.
Lighting
Popcorn ceilings create harsh shadows and disrupt the flow of light to a room, making a room appear darker and smaller than it actually is. Plus, popcorn ceilings tend to fade with time, further emphasizing that darkening effect. A room with a smooth ceiling lets in more light and, as a result, feels bigger and more inviting.
Maintenance
Popcorn ceilings are notoriously difficult to clean. In fact, they are havens for dust collection, while smooth ceilings are far easier to dust and wipe down. Many clients report being able to breathe more easily in their homes after having popcorn ceilings replaced, largely thanks to their rooms being more dust free.
For homeowners with asthma, small children, or frequent colds, having a popcorn ceiling replaced is a great option. Additionally, the popcorn texture can start falling off as time passes, leaving flecks from your ceiling on your furnishings and floor - more mess!
Value
Removing popcorn ceilings increases the resale value of your home! Whether you are looking to move soon or want to invest in your future, popcorn ceiling removal is an excellent way to help your home sell faster.
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How Are Popcorn Ceilings Removed?
If a popcorn ceiling has not been painted, the process is fairly straightforward. First, the ceiling is saturated with water, which helps the popcorn texture be easy to scrape off. If the ceiling has been painted, then the paint has to be stripped first or the water won’t be able to help separate the popcorn texture from the ceiling itself.
We use a special paint stripper designed for popcorn ceilings. This stripper is brushed or rolled on to the surface of the ceiling and is designed not to drip away. After it has soaked in, we are then able to scrape away the texture. It is important that the ceiling be kept consistently wet to make the removal safe and healthy for everyone in the house.
Although this process can be done independently, the long hours spent on a ladder combined with hunting down the right tools and supplies leads many homeowners to hire experts. Hiring the experts of Painter1 of Memphis not only saves you several trips to the hardware store, but many hours of work and frustration. We guarantee a professional finish and top-notch customer service every step of the way.
Benefits Of Hiring Painter1 of Memphis
Replacing a popcorn ceiling isn’t a particularly difficult task, but it is extremely time consuming and messy. By hiring the experts at Painter1 of Memphis, you can save yourself hours of frustration and, instead, sit back and leave the climbing and cleanup to us. We take care of covering and protecting your belongings and ensure a neat finish the first time. You’ll be amazed at what a difference popcorn ceiling removal will make for your house. Call today for an estimate!
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Excellent experience with Painter 1! We had our garage ceiling smoothed, wall repairs, and painting. The crew was punctual and professional. Kevin, the owner, was on-site and did final walk throughs of the job to ensure we were completely satisfied - even pointing out minor fixes we didn’t even notice. The communication, follow up, and follow through was impeccable. I would highly recommend Painter 1 and we plan to use them for an exterior painting project in the near future!— Tracy Christoffersen
Posted May 25th 2023
They are very professional and did very good job of exterior painting. I will give them 5 star. Definitely if I need any painting job, I will go with painter1.— Basanagouda Adoor
Posted May 24th 2023
We were extremely impressed with the quality, cost, and professionalism of everyone that we had contact with. They completed the job in a timely manner, and left the area cleaner than when they arrived. The quality of their work was excellent.— David Woodall
Posted May 16th 2023
The crew from Painter1 of Memphis showed up on time. They covered the entire floors with paper so that no paint would stain the floors. They did not drop a single drop of paint on the floors. They did an outstanding job by fixing the ceiling which was damaged by a water leak and then repainted the entire ceiling. After they finished they cleaned up everything. We were very impressed with their work and we now have a beautiful ceiling.. We plan on hiring Painter1 of Memphis for any of our future painting needs.— Patrick Rodrigues
Posted May 16th 2023
These guys have the best customer service and are very particular about their quality. Highly recommend.— Ty Jones
Posted May 12th 2022
Great company, Kevin and his crew are very professional and reliable, I’d recommend it to anybody!— Helaman Coraza
Posted January 18th 2023
Kevin and his painting crew were very professional and their attention to detail was very impressive. They came in and got right to work. Their paint job was completed in a couple of days not weeks. We will definitely use them in the future and highly recommend them!— The Bontemps
Posted January 2nd 2023
Painter 1 is an exceptional company. Marco and his crew smoothed ceilings, repaired some water damage on ceilings and painted walls and trim in dining and living room areas. Painter 1 went over and beyond our expectations and left our home cleaner than when they arrived. Highly recommend and will definitely use them for our next project.— Elizabeth Young
Posted January 2nd 2023
Painter1 of Memphis did a terrific job for us on our home. The painters were very professional, courteous, and trustworthy. I would recommend Painter1 to all my friends and family. Thanks for doing such a great job!— Carlos Sanders
Posted December 16th 2022