Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Memphis, TN
Popcorn ceilings date a house, collect dust and cobwebs, and make every room feel lower and darker. Removing the texture is one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make to an older home, and it is one of our specialties.
Why homeowners remove popcorn ceilings
A smooth ceiling makes a room look brighter, cleaner and more current, and it is far easier to paint and keep clean. If you are getting ready to sell, a dated ceiling is one of the first things buyers notice. If you are staying, it is the kind of change you notice every time you walk into the room.
Brighter rooms
A smooth surface reflects light evenly instead of casting the small shadows that make a textured ceiling look gray.
Easier to live with
No more texture flaking onto the floor, no more cobwebs caught in the bumps, and a ceiling you can actually wipe down or repaint.
A better base for updates
New lighting, fans and fresh paint all look better against a flat, smooth ceiling.
How popcorn ceiling removal works
Most of the job is protection and finishing. The texture itself comes down fairly quickly. What makes the result look professional is what happens before and after.
Protect the room
Floors and walls are covered in plastic and furniture is moved out or wrapped, because the texture comes down wet and heavy.
Remove the texture
The popcorn is softened and scraped down to the drywall, taking care not to gouge the paper face of the board underneath.
Repair and skim coat
Removal usually exposes seams, nail pops and cracks the texture was hiding. Those are repaired, then the ceiling is skim-coated and sanded smooth.
Prime, paint and clean up
The finished ceiling is primed, and painted if you choose. Then the protection comes down and the mess leaves with us.
Popcorn ceiling repair
Not ready to remove it everywhere? Water stains, damaged patches and holes left by old fixtures can be repaired and re-textured to blend in. It is also a good option when only one room needs attention. We will tell you honestly whether a repair or full removal makes more sense for your ceiling.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal: common questions
Could my popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?
It can. Ceiling texture applied before the mid-1980s sometimes contained asbestos. If your home is that old, the texture should be tested by an accredited lab before anyone scrapes it. Ask us about it during your estimate.
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take?
It depends on the size of the room and how much repair the ceiling needs once the texture is off. You will get a clear timeline with your estimate.
Will the ceiling be smooth afterwards?
Yes. Removing the texture is only half the job. The ceiling is repaired, skim-coated and sanded so it is smooth and ready for paint.
Can you repair just part of a popcorn ceiling?
Yes. Patches, water stains and old fixture holes can be repaired and textured to blend in, if you would rather keep the popcorn for now.
Do I need to move out during the work?
Usually not. We work room by room and seal off the space we are working in. We will talk through what to expect before we start.
Often done alongside
Ceiling & Wall Crack Repair
Ceiling cracks, drywall cracks and popped seams opened up, re-taped and finished so they disappear under paint.
Drywall Repair & Installation
New board, patches, skim coats and texture matching, finished so the repair disappears under paint.
Interior Painting
Careful prep, protected floors and furniture, and crisp lines on walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
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