When choosing a new ceiling for your home, you might get caught up between textured and smooth (contemporary) surfaces. After all, you want the look of your new ceiling to be both functional and complimentary of your house’s style. Between 1930 and 1990, popcorn ceiling surfaces were the common choice as they could cover imperfections and dampen noise. However, their popularity died down due to their asbestos content, and smooth ceiling surfaces started to dominate the market, helped by their sleek appearance. However, popcorn surfaces are back, this time being made from styrofoam and/or stucco, and safer. So, what should you pick for your home? Read on…

Popcorn ceilings, also known as cottage-cheeses ceilings, are those ceilings that are finished with a certain spray or paint treatment and have a bumpy texture. They were the popular choice for bedrooms and hallways of residential buildings before asbestos use was banned by the Clean Air Act in the 1970s. Since then, the demand for such ceilings has been dying in much of the country. Like everything else, they have certain advantages and some disadvantages, and this article talks about them both. Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Stillwater MN Pros If you have ever built a home, you probably know that getting a perfectly smooth and beautiful ceiling is not easy….

Popcorn ceilings were the fashion choice of the 20th century. They were a cheap way of covering ceiling faults and did not require further coating of paint, although you could paint them if you wanted to. Now, their fashion appeal is fading and an increasing number of home owners want to remove these bumpy surfaces. If you are one of them, you should consider hiring professionals to carry this chore. This task is not as simple as it looks and here are the 3 main reasons why. Popcorn Ceiling Removal Woodbury MN Asbestos Check Asbestos was used all throughout the time…

From the 1930s all the way to 1990s, popcorn ceilings were in the limelight. And why not? After all, they offered a cheap alternative to covering up ceiling faults while doubling up as a layer of paint. Much like popcorns, they have a bumpy look which makes them easy to spot. While once hugely popular, the days of these ceilings are coming to an end. But why so? Read on to see if you need to remove this ceiling from your home. Popcorn Ceiling Removal Lake Elmo MN Difficult To Maintain Because of their very popcorn-like surface, these ceilings require a…