Asbestos, a fibrous silicate mineral, is naturally found. This material was used to make popcorn ceilings and was popular until 1978 when it was found dangerous. Although it isn’t dangerous unless it is disturbed, if it is concerned, it can release microscopic fibers, which can cause lung disease or cancer. It is possible that asbestos-containing ceiling materials were still being sold after the ban. According to estimates, popcorn ceilings made in the late 1980s could still have asbestos-laden on them. It is essential to check your popcorn ceiling for asbestos before making any modifications. This can only be done through a lab test. The EPA provides guidelines on how to remove asbestos from popcorn ceilings. An asbestos inspector must be trained and certified to obtain a sample from the ceiling material. The sample is then sent to an EPA-qualified laboratory. Once you have the laboratory results, you can make an informed decision about how to remove the popcorn ceiling. If the results are positive for asbestos, don’t panic. Don’t panic if your results are positive for asbestos. An unperturbed popcorn ceiling with asbestos won’t affect your health. If you decide to remove the popcorn ceiling yourself, you should hire an asbestos remediation company. You can remove the popcorn ceiling if there is no asbestos. The cost of removing a popcorn texture depends on whether or not asbestos is required. A professional will charge $1-$3 per square foot for labor and materials if your laboratory results are negative. This also depends on the scope of the job and where you live. For example, if you have a Charleston, SC home that is 1,500 square feet, you will need to budget between $1500 and $4,500 to hire a professional to remove the commercial popcorn ceiling. This does not include the charge of repairing the ceiling or applying paint or other coverings once the popcorn ceiling is removed. It is also essential to ensure that the company you hire has insurance and a license. You can expect to pay $3-$7 per square foot if asbestos is found in your ceilings. This amount will depend on the number of rooms and square footage involved. A 1,500-square-foot home with asbestos-laced popcorn ceilings would cost between $4,500 and $10,500. You can remove the asbestos from your ceiling if it isn’t. Your time and labor are the primary expenses. You will also need to purchase any supplies and tools. Popcorn ceiling removal is messy work. Make sure to remove all furniture. These are other things you should do: Plastic sheeting can be used to cover your floors and walls. Use painter's tape for attaching sheeting to walls. Wrap any furniture you cannot take out of your room. Remove ceiling fans and light fixtures from the room to make it as simple as possible. Painter's tape is an excellent option to cover electrical boxes as you will be working with water. Make sure also to turn off the power to your work area. Boynton Beach Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Drywall Contractors suggest spraying water on the ceiling to make scraping easier. Spraying the popcorn with only a tiny amount of water is essential. Avoid soaking the ceiling. This could result in water seeping through the sheetrock and underlayment, causing further damage that will need repair. These are the steps to follow after your room has been prepared: Start by spraying water lightly on the ceiling. Allow water to sit for several minutes. Next, position yourself so that your scraper is close to the ceiling. Be careful not to damage the sheetrock beneath. Continue this process until all popcorn is gone. It will be more challenging to remove popcorn ceilings that have been painted. This may be the case in the home you are considering buying. You can hire Boynton Beach Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Drywall Contractors or leave the popcorn ceilings alone and put drywall on top. Removing a textured ceiling (also known as popcorn) can often become a more complex renovation task than the homeowner anticipated. This is time-consuming and messy, especially if you don’t have the right tools or expertise. When removing popcorn ceiling texture, there are many things to consider. Special equipment is required, such as respirators, eye protection, scaffolding, or ladders. It is more challenging to remove ceilings that have been painted after the original spray. The cost of your project may rise if you do the job yourself. Homeowners are not equipped with the right tools and techniques to remove drywall. This can cause damage to the walls, floors, furniture, or other areas of your house. Before a new texture can apply, it will be necessary to repair the damage. The homeowner may be unable to tell if the ceiling insulation needs to be replaced or if it is a matter of personal preference. The removal process could have been faster if you knew if there were large areas of ceiling that needed to be removed. The professionals should handle popcorn ceiling removal. Boynton Beach Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Drywall Contractors has many years of popcorn ceiling removal experience and know-how to make it easy, efficient, and painless. Boynton Beach Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Drywall Contractors will visit your home and evaluate your needs to provide you with a quote. Our guaranteed quote includes the removal, patchwork, and retexturing of your ceilings. This will give you a fresh look that you can enjoy for many years. This is usually a two-day process to transform your ceilings. Air Quality Control guidelines are followed. If your house was constructed before 1981, it must be tested for asbestos. Removing asbestos from ceilings will take four days instead of the two-day time it takes for normal. We will ensure that your ceiling transformation is done to the highest standard based on the condition of the ceiling. You may not see things like rolls and waves in your sheetrock, water/roof leak staining, or uneven ceiling surfaces. We inspect the ceiling for any loose sheetrock or tape seams. These issues are addressed before the topping compound is applied to all seams and nails. After finishing the last touch-up, we texture your ceilings using a finish that suits your needs. We finish the ceilings with Kelly Moore paint, which is the best quality. All stock white colors are included in the price. We finish every job with a roller and nap, not just spray-on paint. After the ceilings have been painted, we seal all corners to give your ceilings a finished look. We will tear down all plastic and take out any leftovers. We’ll even run the vacuum! We will leave your house cleaner than when we arrived, sometimes even cleaner. Popcorn ceilings were used for years to brighten homes. Applying popcorn ceiling texture is a more affordable alternative to painting ceilings. This fad, as with all trends, eventually died. Asbestos was discovered to be a binding component in popcorn ceiling textures. It was banned in the United States in 1978 by the Clean Air Act. This is because it increases the risk of mesothelioma from inhaling. Once this news broke out, popcorn ceilings were made with materials such as styrofoam to create the same cottage cheese-looking pattern. These ceilings are still used in many homes today, despite their declining popularity. You can get rid of the popcorn ceiling texture in your interior. Popcorn ceilings are more complicated to clean and more expensive to repair than smooth ceiling textures. You can paint a new layer of paint by removing these ceiling coverings. This allows you to transform your home’s appearance completely. Your home’s value could be increased by removing the popcorn ceiling. A popcorn ceiling made from asbestos fibers can be removed from your home to create a healthier environment. It is worth hiring a Boynton Beach Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Drywall Contractors instead of trying to do it yourself and creating a mess. A professional can ensure that your ceiling is safe, that toxic exposure is avoided, that you can do the job quickly, and that there is less work on your part. We offer the above services at the following locations within Boynton Beach:
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