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villagetinker 03-17-2019 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JimJohnson (Post 1633258)
Keep in mind that the reason for popcorn or knock down ceilings are because a smooth ceiling has to be 100% perfect so it will not show shading and shadowing from light. Very few experts will recommend smooth ceiling.
I agree with this completely, which is why I suggested replacing the popcorn with a knockdown or orange-peel coating. We had plaster over drywall walls up north, and EVERY repair showed up, no matter how well it was sanded and primed, even after a complete repaint these tended to show.
There were many good points presented, but I would avoid a completely flat ceiling.

Lottoguy 03-17-2019 12:39 PM
I too have popcorn ceilings and it really doesn't bother us at all. Sure, I would like to have it replaced, but I have other needs that are more important to do in the future. My A/C is 15 years old and that is much more important to get replaced. We don't plan on moving any time soon. So the next buyers can deal with it.

jnieman 03-18-2019 06:08 AM
I think it makes the house look dated. If you plan to modernize the house with new finishes then I would to complete the look.

retiredguy123 03-18-2019 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jnieman (Post 1633531)
I think it makes the house look dated. If you plan to modernize the house with new finishes then I would to complete the look.
Even if you remove the popcorn ceilings, the house will still look dated if the ceiling height is 8 feet throughout as compared to the newer houses that usually have vaulted and/or tray raised ceilings in most rooms.

bouwie2 03-18-2019 06:40 AM
Get rid of it and do it NOW, or you will FOREVER be vacuuming up the white dots!! Moved to our house last August, sorry we didn't do it
Sooner. Had it down 1 month ago and LOVE the results..does not matter if your things are in place, they cover EVERYTHING, and are done
In 2 days max. CALL George at (407) 591-6855... they have painted both our homes!! A+
Tim

CharlesNT 03-18-2019 06:57 AM
If you decide to remove it, make sure you hire a qualified professional as most of the popcorn ceilings contain asbestos. You can have a small sample of it tested before you do it. Generally, unless it has been painted it can be removed easily by spraying with water and then scraping it off, not a tough job I did a ceiling last year after having the material tested.

OhioBuckeye 03-18-2019 07:42 AM
Ohiobuckeye
 
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Originally Posted by Jaswahb (Post 1633148)
I just bought a house in Belvedere. All the houses there have popcorn ceilings. Im wondering if it's worth it to get rid of them. Do the new houses in the Fenny/Desoto area come with popcorn ceilings? When I go to sell this house, I'm wondering if it will make my home competitive to the new homes. I also have not moved in much so now is the time to pull the trigger if I'm going to get rid of it. Anyone else remove the popcorn ceilings in an "older" area of TV? Was it worth it?
To change a popcorn ceiling, why! I would think most people would be more interested in looking at the ceiling for cracks or stains from a leaky roof. To put a lot of money in ceiling because it's out dated, probably won't make your home worth more. If it's in good shape, leave it alone. I really doubt that anybody will come in & say look at that ugly out dated ceiling. If there's no issues with it leave it alone.

jammaiora 03-18-2019 08:09 AM
I have a friend who had popcorn ceiling in a condo in Siesta Keys. It had asbestos in it and it cost quite a bit to have it removed. A special company had to be hired.

retiredguy123 03-18-2019 08:23 AM
Asbestos in ceilings was banned by the EPA in 1977. So, houses built after that should not have asbestos on the ceiling. I don't think I would intentionally buy a house that had asbestos.

Spadra1 03-18-2019 08:29 AM
Maintenance of popcorn ceilings is awful and expensive to have them painted besides being a mess I have had both and would remove the popcorn ASAP.

Don&Judy 03-18-2019 08:31 AM
We kept ours and had it repainted throughout to give it a fresh clean surface. Painting it is half the price of removing it. I don't think it's a deal breaker.

Julie910 03-18-2019 08:41 AM
Forget the resale value, just do it for your own sake! We had ours removed from the whole house (except closets - too much stuff to move). Not overly expensive and totally worth it! Brightens the rooms and gives a clean, refreshed space. We used AB Drywall. In and out in less than a day and no mess to clean up.

lindaelane 03-18-2019 09:10 AM
I removed my own popcorn ceiling when I was a younger woman. It was so dirty, though it did not look that way - just looked off white but it became apparent how much dirt was in it. I'd love to have removal of this one in my budget. Maybe when SS starts.... (Why would anyone wear "clackity" heels indoors?)

Debboguch50 03-18-2019 09:14 AM
We had it our popcorn ceilings removed back in 2014. The house looks so much cleaner and no loose popcorn falling down. Also if the former owner smoked you can’t get that out of the existing ceiling!

Carla B 03-18-2019 09:28 AM
A few years ago we bought a fixer-upper in Fruitland Park. The first thing to come down was the popcorn ceiling. The former occupant(s) smoked. Even if they hadn't the popcorn ceiling would have been taken down. Just a matter of taste.


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