More commonly known as popcorn ceilings, spray-on textured ceilings were popular throughout the U.S. from the 1950s to the 1980s. If you recently moved into a home with this ceiling style, there are many reasons to eliminate it. To help you make an informed decision, here are a few ways textured ceiling removal will maximize your enjoyment of your new home.

Why You Need Textured Ceiling Removal

1. Improve Indoor Air Quality

The endless dips and crevices on popcorn ceilings provide spaces for dust, pollen, and other allergens to collect. Old textured ceilings featuring years of dust and debris lower your new home’s indoor air quality, potentially resulting in asthma and allergy flareups.

2. Avoid Cosmetic Issues

The dust and other particles on popcorn ceilings create discoloration issues. They may cling to the paint and create a permanent dull look even if you clean the area. Rather than dealing with a dingy or grungy appearance, schedule textured ceiling removal services for a more even paint job.

3. Enjoy More Light

Natural and artificial light bounce off the texture on popcorn ceilings, casting shadows throughout a room. These shadows may be particularly visible if the area has harsh overhead lighting. After you remove the bumps, light will glow softly in the room, making the space feel brighter and airier.

4. Check for Asbestos

Popcorn ceilings in homes constructed before the 1980s often contain asbestos, a hazardous fiber responsible for the fatal lung cancer known as mesothelioma. Textured ceiling removal by experienced contractors will keep this deadly substance from contaminating your indoor air. Even if the ceiling doesn’t contain this, you’ll get peace of mind knowing your family is safe.

5. Reduce Maintenance

Attempting to clean the crevices of these ceilings adds time to household maintenance. Textured ceiling removal will reduce the hours you spend on cleaning to let you focus on other tasks after move-in.
 

Schedule textured ceiling removal with Wenner Brothers, the family-owned company that’s served Eastern Monroe County, NY, since 1964. They offer residents of Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Pittsford, and Victor a range of services, including wallpaper removal, basement renovation, and drywall finishing. Call (585) 425-2718 today for your free estimate or visit them online for more information on their work.