Popcorn ceilings installed before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos, and that changes everything about how the removal is done. Testing comes first, always. Here is what the process looks like from the test to the finished ceiling.
Test before you touch it
If the ceiling was sprayed before the mid-1980s, we test for asbestos before any removal. A sample goes to a lab, and the result decides how the work is done. We do not assume, and we do not skip the test. Asbestos abatement is offered through a partner company at saskasbestosremoval.com.
Contain the work area
Removal is dusty. We seal the room, cover the floors and walls, and contain the mess. If the test is positive, the containment and disposal follow asbestos handling protocols. The goal is a clean removal that does not spread dust through the house.
The skim coat is not optional
Under the stipple, the drywall was often not finished smooth. Once the texture is off, you see every seam and screw head. The skim coat is what makes the ceiling look like it was always smooth.
Prime and paint flat
After the skim coat is sanded smooth, we prime and paint the ceiling flat white. Flat hides the skim coat imperfections and reflects light, which makes the room feel cleaner and taller. The difference between a stippled ceiling and a flat one is significant.
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