Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Argyle, TX

Popcorn ceiling removal in Argyle

About a third of Argyle homes were built in the 1960s through the 1980s, by Census estimates, and those are the houses most likely to have popcorn or acoustic ceilings.

If you live in one, you probably know the drawbacks. Texture collects dust and cobwebs, it is nearly impossible to clean, patches never quite match, and it dates a room that has otherwise been updated. Taking it down and refinishing the ceiling is one of the biggest visual changes you can make inside an older Argyle house.

Checking the ceiling before removal

We assess the ceiling first. That step comes before any scraping, in every house, new or old.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's guidance is that you generally cannot tell whether something contains asbestos just by looking at it. Homeowners should not try to sample it, and suspect material should not be sanded, scraped or drilled. A trained and accredited professional should take samples. We walk you through what we see before planning removal.

What removal involves

Room preparation

Floors are covered, walls are masked, and the room is sealed off from the rest of the house as needed. Ceiling fans and light fixtures are removed or wrapped. Room contents are moved out or grouped and covered as agreed in the estimate. Please put away fragile items and valuables ahead of time.

Removing the texture

Unpainted texture generally comes off more easily. If the ceiling has been painted, the paint seals the texture and slows removal. We check for paint at the assessment and account for it.

Repairing the surface

Once the texture is off, joints, nail pops and old repairs are visible. In a house from the 1960s or 1970s, there may also be stains from old roof leaks or uneven areas from decades of settling. We tape, fill, sand and seal stains so the new finish has a sound base.

Finishing

You choose smooth or a light texture. A smooth ceiling looks clean and modern but shows every flaw under side light, so it takes the most prep. A light texture is more forgiving in older homes where the framing is not perfectly flat. The ceiling is then primed and painted.

Doing a whole house or a few rooms

You do not have to do every room at once. A common approach is to start with the main living area, kitchen and entry, where an old ceiling is most noticeable, and do bedrooms later. When rooms connect without a door, such as a living room flowing into a dining area, it is best to do them together so the finish runs through evenly.

Living in the house

About 92 percent of Argyle's homes are owner-occupied, so most removal happens with people at home. We work one room or one connected area at a time, keep a bedroom and the kitchen usable when possible, and clean up daily. If you also want fresh wall color, planning interior painting in Argyle at the same time saves a second setup.

Selling an older Argyle home

In a market full of new construction, an older house with popcorn ceilings can look dated in listing photos next to brand-new homes, even when the rest of the house has been well kept and updated. Removing texture in the main rooms and repainting the walls in neutral colors can help it compete. If you have a listing date, tell us and we will plan the room order around it.

Step by step

1. Ceiling assessment and discussion of findings
2. Written estimate covering rooms, protection, removal, repairs, finish, primer, paint and cleanup
3. Room setup and protection
4. Removal, repairs and new finish
5. Primer and ceiling paint, daily cleanup and a final walk-through

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