Originally Posted by lawgolfer
(Post 2124117)
Our popcorn was scraped off and the ceiling retextured (knockdown) as part of a complete remodel. Any sheetrock contractor can do the job. Obviously, the cost depends on the square footage of the house. In TV this means $2500-$4500.
Three things:
1. It is one h*** of a mess. You could clear one room at a time and seal off the doorway with plastic. While that will work for removing the popcorn, it won't when applying the new texture. When spraying the new texture, the worker will want to continue from room to room without interruption. Plan on removing all the furniture and covering everything, cabinets, counters, etc. which can't be removed.
2. When you do the job, that is also the time for other things. The registers or vents will have to be removed. That is the time to have them washed and painted or, better yet, replaced. If you want to add recessed lighting, solar tubes, ceiling fans, new exhaust fans, or additional HVAC vents, this is the time.
3. When the popcorn is being scrapped off and the new texture sprayed on, make sure to have the air conditioner turned off. If it isn't, large amounts of dust will be sucked into the return air ducts.
Is it worth all the trouble and expense? Yes, if you want to update and modernize your house, particularly with new lighting, fans, etc. If all you want is to clean up a dirty, dingy ceiling, just have it painted.
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