How much (ballpark) does it cost to remove popcorn from ceiling?
laurel w
6 years ago
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millworkman
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Comments (6)You should have your popcorn ceiling tested for asbestos. Ours had it and it is from the late 70s. They were using this into the 1980s; see link. Our state requires full decontamination (a shower station was put up in our backyard) for all workers and multiple safety regs for it. If your ceiling doesn't have asbestos, it's no big deal. Do it yourself or hire it. It is far easier to remove if someone has not come along and painted over it. If it does contain asbestos, you really need to think twice about doing it yourself. A papermask is not going to cut it! We had contractors offer to remove it for us "under the table" but we didn't want any floating around to breathe later. We also wanted paperwork showing we'd removed it properly if we ever sell the home. One thing we did that we regretted was have the same company do the retexturing and painting as did the decontam. Their painting subs were nothing amazing and I think charged a lot more because they were with the removal people. They have to put two layers of plastic up and they take the first one down after the asbestos is out. Have them leave the 2nd layer up for your own contractors and you'd be happier. Here is a link that might be useful: asbestos Q&A...See Morecost - popcorn ceiling removal and paint
Comments (1)The big question is - does it contain asbestos or not? You can look in the yellow pages and find asbestos testing places. Or you can look the other way, which I do not recommend, based on experience. I had an estimate of $600 for a 15 x 25 foot living room/dining room - decided to do it myself. I got a lung infection from the dust, developed pneumonia, etc. Doctor bills plus lost time from work was way over the $600. (Antibiotic pills were $400 for 10 days.) Also, the hugest mess you ever saw, anywhere. But, if you are really a die hard DIYer, please invest in a respirator, not a little painting mask. Good luck!...See MoreCover popcorn ceiling; not remove?
Comments (41)And I thought we were the only ones that considered covering up popcorn instead of removing it. We thought about covering it with wood for a stained wood ceiling in the bathroom or sheetrock and a very light sprayed on texture. Instead my brother sprayed with warm water, waited 10 minutes and did it again. It was the cleanest popcorn removal I've ever seen. It was a just a 5x7 bathroom tho. I think covering it up would have been messier....See MoreCost of replacing popcorn ceiling
Comments (3)I would think you could remove the popcorn yourself (if you are handy) and then have a professional finish the job for much less. My BIL bought several cheap houses in Texas in the 1980s for rentals, and he put popcorn in all the ceilings, despite my advice not to. He and my sister never listened to me, and they had to suffer because of that....See Moremillworkman
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