Popcorn/Texture Removal

Popcorn ceilings or those with other kinds of texture add an aesthetic wrinkle, but if you aren't a fan of them, they are a pain to remove. The job can leave a huge mess and potentially include exposure to asbestos or other dangerous materials. If you want to modernize your ceilings, let the experts at Imperial Painting handle your popcorn or textured ceiling removal.
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Our Process

Here's what to expect from our popcorn ceiling removal services.

Softening

The process requires “wetting” the popcorn/texture to soften it.

Scrape Off

Once the texture is soft, it is scraped off.

Finalize

After surfaces have dried, blemishes are spackled & sanded smooth.

Sealer Coat

One coat of sealer will be applied before drywall is painted to the color of choice.

Why you need to consider removing popcorn ceiling (also known as textured)

  • Some older homes (built before 1978) with popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, which poses a serious health threat.
  • Popcorn ceilings are outdated from an aesthetic standpoint and can lower your home's resale value. Plus. with a bunch of bumps creating tiny shadows, these ceilings can even diminish a room's lighting.
  • Popcorn ceilings are dust and cobweb magnets. Its rough surface makes it hard to clean. They also trap allergens which can lead to various health issues.
  • Popcorn ceilings even affect the acoustics in your home, so removing them can improve sound quality.

Professional Popcorn Ceiling Scraping

When it comes to popcorn ceiling removal, most contractors will tell you to avoid DIY. For the inexperienced, this is a massive project that will leave your home a mess and potentially expose you or your family to toxic materials like asbestos.
It's best to leave the ceiling scraping to the professionals; but don't worry, it doesn't have to cost you a lot of money. Contact Imperial Painting today to see how we can help modernize and refresh your ceilings by removing the popcorn or texture efficiently and safely. 
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Imperial Painting, LLC is a professional painting contractor specializing in residential and commercial services. Our expertise includes interior and exterior painting, staircase painting, custom color matching, insurance repair work, stained trim painting, brick painting, deck staining, and vinyl and aluminum siding painting. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses across many cities in Michigan, including Utica, MI, Orchard Lake, MI, Franklin, MI, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, Birmingham, MI, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Bingham Farms, MI, Beverly Hills, MI, Huntington Woods, MI, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Rochester, MI, Pleasant Ridge, MI, Grosse Pointe, MI, Rochester Hills, MI, Troy, MI, Romeo, MI, Lake Orion, MI, Oxford, MI, Sylvan Lake, MI, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, New Baltimore, MI, Lathrup Village, MI, Royal Oak, MI, Berkley, MI, Sterling Heights, MI, Clawson, MI and more.
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