Painting Ideas & Tips
  • December 13, 2019
  • Interior Painting

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Toronto

Popcorn ceiling is generally found in old homes constructed many years ago. Although smooth ceilings are common these days, there are some houses still having a popcorn ceiling. As in older days, removal of stucco is not expensive and hiring the right popcorn ceiling removal Toronto professional can help you in many ways. Our professionals are very well qualified to remove stucco and popcorn from the house in your budget.

With over 30 years of experience, our popcorn ceiling removal Toronto professionals can remove the outdated popcorn ceiling and replace it with the smooth finished ceiling. We have mastered the art of popcorn removal and can offer minimal prices to our customers.

Process of Popcorn ceiling removal

1. Preparation of Work

The process of popcorn removal starts with preparation work. First, all the popcorn ceiling walls need to be identified and masked off all the walls and doors. All the electric fixtures like ceiling fans, bulbs, etc. need to removed. Now wetting down the ceiling is done to let the water penetrate the texture. The wetting process is repeated until the surface gets ready for removal.

2. Removal and Prep Work

The ceiling is slowly scraped down and sanded to remove the popcorn. After sanding, dust present on the surface is removed by wiping. Now small imperfections on the ceiling are repaired, and the ceiling is prepared for texturing. Now, as per the client specifications, smooth the ceiling or the surface.

3. Painting and Clean Up

After leaving the drywall for about 14-24 hours for curing, a coat of water-based primer is applied to the ceilings. Now take the color chosen applied as one coat to the ceiling. Once the painting is completed, all the masks are removed. The debris is removed, and the floor is cleaned.

Benefits of Removing Popcorn Ceiling

  • It is not easy to paint a popcorn ceiling. After removing the popcorn, it is effortless to paint the color of your choice.
  • Repairing and cleaning the popcorn ceiling is very difficult. It is very easy to clean and repair the smooth roof.
  • Getting rid of the popcorn ceiling will bring more value to your house. So if you are planning to sell your home, then make sure that you do not have a popcorn ceiling.

Cost to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Toronto

There are several ways of removing the ceiling from the roof, and it usually depends on the type of ceiling, structure, and the material used. There are two types of ceilings in most of the houses.

  • Simple popcorn ceiling
  • Popcorn ceiling with asbestos

The removal of the popcorn ceiling depends on the type of ceiling, geographical location and contractor fee. On the other hand, the removal of the popcorn ceiling with asbestos is tough and requires a qualified and experienced contractor. The cost of removing the ceiling with asbestos is higher when compared to the normal ceiling.

Why Hire Us?

We are the Toronto popcorn ceiling removal company having over 30 years of experience in handling ceiling removal projects. Our dedicated professionals are always ready to provide the best service to our customers. If you are looking for a popcorn ceiling removal service, Call, Executive Touch Painters at (416)-410-0164 or Contact us online for a free estimate.