Services—Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Whether you dislike the look or have dirt and stains on your popcorn ceiling,
your best option is to remove the old texture and start from scratch. Sprayed
acoustic
ceilings are notorious as dirt and dust collectors. Patching water stains
and cracks is almost impossible.
After popcorn ceiling is removed, Solidarity Painting applies knockdown texture to the areas and repairs usually both ceilings and walls.
Painting a Popcorn Ceiling
Popcorn ceilings are very difficult to keep clean. Cobwebs and dust around
vents can be removed by holding the wand of a vacuum about an inch from the
surface of the ceiling. Any more forceful action, such as sweeping, can remove
loose "popcorn" like texture. If an acoustic ceiling is discolored from age,
however, there is really no way to clean it.
It's not recommended to roll paint on an acoustic ceiling, as it is very
porous. It will absorb a great deal of paint and it's nearly impossible to
achieve even coverage. Often, the entire layer of "cottage
cheese" texture comes right off on the roller, leaving a bare strip of drywall.
The most efficient way to paint a textured ceiling is to spray it with a flat latex paint. It's a difficult job, best left to a professional like Solidarity. One possible complication is the fact that asbestos was widely used in textured ceiling spray prior to 1980. Solidarity will test for asbestos if your house was built before 1980.
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