Are you looking for popcorn ceiling removal or repair service in Ottawa, ON?
We have years of experience in doing popcorn ceiling removal and repair. We’re the right company if you’re looking to have your stucco, popcorn ceiling removed or repaired.
We are dedicated to providing our customers with top quality services. If you have outdated popcorn ceilings to be removed then we can remove and replace it with a completely smooth finish, install pot lights, install crown molding, and even paint your entire home. When you need a company with years of experience and a company you can depend on and trust, we say you can depend on us.
We are affordable and have mastered the removal process and have been able to lower our prices to meet the stricter of budgets. Many times, our crew can complete your popcorn ceiling removal and re-texture in as little as one day! When you’re ready to remove your popcorn and obtain a competitive quote from a company that has been in the business for over a decade, well then you are at the right place!
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Ottawa
We are specialized in acoustic popcorn, textured and California knockdown ceiling removal as well as drywall repairs. We provide work of the highest quality at the most reasonable prices you will find. Put us to the test with a free estimate!
As we all know, what is considered fashionable and/or contemporary changes constantly in the realm of interior design and home furnishings. One such item that many are considering yesterday’s fashion can be found right above you for many of us – popcorn ceilings.
Popcorn ceilings were initially instituted as a way to save money during the construction process. Instead of going through the lengthy process of floating, taping, and finishing drywall to the extent required of flat, smooth ceilings, drywall contractors could get the ceilings reasonably presentable and then use popcorn to cover up minor imperfections. As time went on, it actually became fashionable and mainly standard in new home construction.
While many people find popcorn ceilings aesthetically pleasing, the building product certainly has its drawbacks. First, if you ever have a leak of any sort, the popcorn can lose its adhesive qualities as the water reactivates the drywall compound. Secondly, when you decide to repaint popcorn ceilings, the water in latex paint products will often reactivate the popcorn in a similar fashion to a roof leak. Finally, once damaged, popcorn ceilings are often difficult (though certainly not impossible) to repair seamlessly. The variations in application, size of aggregate, the machinery used, and the operator can make a patch job look significantly different than the popcorn that was initially installed. And while you may feather an area in, usually there is some slight overlap around the perimeter that is denser than either the existing or new popcorn.
If you are going to remove your popcorn ceiling, the first thing you’ll want to know is if it has been previously painted. If the answer to this is no, you’re in luck. If your popcorn ceiling has been painted, it will be significantly more difficult to remove. A coating of paint over popcorn, in many instances, prevents water from being able to loosen and reactive the drywall compound that causes popcorn to adhere to the surface of the drywall paneling in ceilings. Additionally, the extra scraping effort required to remove painted popcorn coupled with the fact that water is often ineffective in loosening the material usually means that more work will be needed to repair the drywall from the effects of removing the popcorn.
If your popcorn ceiling is unpainted, begin by first covering the area with plastic and/or dropcloths and draping plastic around the walls of the work area. Be sure to use painter’s tape so as not to damage any finished walls or trim below the popcorn ceilings. Once the area is covered, begin spraying warm water over the popcorn ceiling and let it soak in. The longer you can let the popcorn soak the better. Once the popcorn is thoroughly damp, take a typical 5-in-1 or putty knife and begin to scrape off the popcorn. Remember to be gentle with the removal because what you damage in this step you will have to repair in the next step.
Once you have removed the popcorn, begin sanding the damaged, uneven areas. You may need to re-tape and re-mud areas. On flat surfaces you will likely need to use a variety of large and small mud knives – remember that putting on multiple thin coats is the approach you want to take. Sometimes, depending on the extent of the damage, and if water damage is present, you may need to prime areas prior to performing mud work. If there is indeed water damage, you will need to use an oil-based interior primer designed for stain blocking.
Once you have floated out the damaged areas and caulked the ceiling in areas adjacent to the trim if present, you are ready to apply two coats of ceiling paint to the areas. Now, just bag and clean up the mess and you have sleek, contemporary flat ceilings!
Our Works
REASONS TO REMOVING POPCORN CEILING
YOU WANT A MODERN LOOK
Going retro is all the rage, but the ceiling is probably the last place you’ll look when you want to add a vintage touch to your home. That means the popcorn ceilings that were common in houses built from the 1950s through the 1980s have got to go. It’s a bummer, but the removal of popcorn ceilings isn’t as simple as it sounds. The work can be really messy and unforgiving.
ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE
This type of work can be a real hassle. It includes protecting furniture and valuables in the area, then scraping the textual material from the underlying surfaces, making necessary repairs, and then preparing and painting the surfaces. It’s a lot of work, and none of it is clean or simple. Your fully bonded and insured team from Painters Ottawa brings years of experience and a hassle-free solution to this project.
HEALTH & HYGIENE
Hygiene is a concern for those with textured ceilings! Both popcorn ceiling removal and stucco ceiling removal can reduce the amount of hard to clean cobwebs and dust! Opting for flat ceilings can make everything easy to clean!
Health! Did you know popcorn ceilings in Canada commonly contained asbestos? The ban was not put into place until the late 1970’s, so it may be the case that you have asbestos above your living space.
Health concerns, mess and a difficult process might have been the reasons that you have been hesitant to tackle this project. Whether it’s asbestos in the popcorn ceiling that you need removed, or you simply have a stucco ceiling that you want flattened with no mess: Painters Ottawa has you covered! We have extensive experience in removing textured ceilings of all kinds.
HOW Painters Ottawa SERVICE CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME:
As mentioned, textured ceiling, stucco and popcorn removal can significantly improve the look of your home offering a modern aesthetic. While the process seems messy and daunting: Painters Ottawa offers a comprehensive service. That means, beginning to end, we can assess the potential health risks, mess and complications before we undertake this process.
Consider that our popcorn ceiling removal cost, stucco ceiling removal cost and even our textured ceiling restoring cost include every part of the process. When we give you a written estimate. You do not have to worry about what to do after removing popcorn ceiling or any other one of our services, for that matter.
We respect that our clients have their own goals and preferences for decor, so we can work around your vision. Our experts ahave the know-how to execute and recommend steps to improve and increase your home value, work towards a look you have dreamed up or even working towards a design inspiration that you have seen.
No matter what you are looking for and what your end goal is, our work is backed by at 100% iron clad satisfaction guarantee. Whether you want to remove popcorn, stucco, flatted ceilings from another texture or even rework your textured ceiling: we stand behind our work.
CEILING RENOVATION AFTER POPCORN REMOVAL
Once your popcorn ceilings have been removed by a professional popcorn ceiling Removal Company in Ottawa, they’re ready for a texture or for smooth preparation. Usually, customers have a difficult time choosing which they want. However, our input would be to choose a smooth finish for your ceilings. The benefits: it blends regardless if your walls have a texture, it opens up your space and provides the illusion of larger rooms, it’s very modern.
WHY Ottawa SHOULD HIRE US
Painters Ottawa is the right choice every time for your porpcorn ceiling removal needs. With our expert painters, quality work and durable stains and sealers, the job will be done right, on time and on budget. We will achieve amazing results and protect your ceilings surfaces and restore them with beautiful, up-to-date finish.
As a fully licensed and insured Ottawa painting contractor, we have years of experience and qualifications that will ensure your popcorn ceiling removal project is finished correctly, effeciently and with beautiful results regardless if it is residential or commercial in scope. We offer up-front pricing so you know exactly what to expect with your Ottawa popcorn ceiling removal.
Having an experienced contractor to remove your popcorn ceilings is the best choice for a number of reasons.
- Removing popcorn ceiling texture is time consuming and labor-intensive work. Let us handle it so you don’t have to!
- If you choose to do the removal yourself, you may end up damaging the ceiling or drywall, which can lead to costly repairs.
- If your home was built before the 1980s, there may be asbestos in its popcorn ceiling material. Ingesting asbestos is extremely dangerous and can cause serious health problems. If you are unsure of the age of your ceiling, please contact Painters Ottawa immediately before tampering with the surface. Asbestos should not be disturbed by anyone other than a professional.
Before you decide how to handle your popcorn ceiling removal, contact and let us provide you with a free estimate. We want to help you make an educated decision.
Relax and let Painters Ottawa take care of it! Contact us today to request a free estimate or learn more about our Ottawa popcorn ceiling removal services.