Popcorn Ceiling Removal Pleasant Hill

Sprayed ceilings were a rage in the 70s as it was convenient and economical for the contractors to spray the ceilings with a lumpy texture. House builders and decorators used this technique for many years to solve problems with home ceilings. These sprayed textures looked like popcorn, and hence the term evolved. Literally, popcorn ceilings are not ceilings in the true sense but a spray on coating, which is applied to the existing ceilings. These are also called acoustic ceilings. If you are looking for a new look for your Pleasant Hill, house go for popcorn ceiling removal.

Popcorn ceilings give your home a dated look. It looks average when new and takes on a yellow green tinge with time. Mostly, with years these textured ceilings start to peel off giving a very ugly look.

Popcorn ceilings are not in style and whenever a buyer buys an old house in Pleasant Hill the first thing would be to take out the popcorn ceiling.

Reasons to Remove

Hard to clean
Painting a popcorn ceiling is impossible as popcorn lumps make it difficult.
Cobwebs and dust make it dirty and ugly.
It requires more paint.
Any airborne fume, smoke or even air fresheners can stain the ceiling. Washing is impossible and painting will make the stains bleed within a short time.
Asbestos in the ceiling makes it dangerous to put a drill into the ceiling.
Smells get trapped to give a bad odour.
Asbestos can cause dust allergy.

Acoustic ceilings are rough and trap light, which gives a shadow effect. It is impossible to paint evenly with a brush or roller. Replacing it with a textured ceiling brightens the house. Choosing different colours for your ceiling is possible, and it is not necessary to have the 'acoustic white'. Popcorn ceilings also attract negative attention.

Advantages of removing a popcorn ceiling

Removing popcorn ceiling increases the value and marketability of your home. A textured ceiling has an aesthetic appeal and is preferred by buyers.

Brightens you home
Gives a modern look.
Eliminates flaking white specks.
Easy cleaning
Cost effective and tidy
Reduces bugs

Hiring Experts for popcorn ceiling removal Pleasant Hill

The removal of Acoustic ceiling is best done by an expert. These ceilings contain asbestos and the removal requires certain precautions as it is a dangerous substance. The process of removal is messy and needs special tools. Doing the job yourself is hazardous. Custom Painting provides a complete package and handles the operations for Pleasant Hill properties. They give you all the necessary information and answers to the following questions.

How long does it take to remove popcorn ceilings?
Do I need to remove my furniture out of the house?
Do I need to test for lead?
Cost incurred
Is it difficult to remove painted popcorn ceilings?

Once the ceiling is removed your house looks bright and beautiful. If you plan to sell the house you will get a better deal as it creates a nice impression on buyers. Removing the acoustic ceilings increases the aesthetic appeal of any house.

Custom Painting Inc, a full service painting company in California that also provide custom & crown moldings installation, acoustic and popcorn ceiling removal. We offer these services at Hayward, Pleasant Hill, Dublin, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Los Gatos. Give us a call today at 1-866-969-3724. We look forward to doing business with you.