For many of our popcorn ceiling removal jobs, our clients sometimes confess to attempting the removal themselves. More often than not just by scraping at it with a sander or wall file without any prep work. This can be extremely dangerous to you and your health. There is a multitude of reasons for this, but the most pressing one is micro-particles that float about after the scraping.
Before we continue we need to reiterate that we do not endorse non-professional Popcorn ceilings removal. It is safest done by a professional and that is how it will always be. If you have the know-how and practical experience then that is understandable, but it is not the best DIY project you can undertake. The danger is high, so please take heed from a professional popcorn ceilings removal expert; do not put your health at risk for a bit of saved cash, it is not worth it.
Why is it dangerous?
There are many reasons to have a popcorn ceiling removal expert in but it often comes down to asbestos risk and exposure. In the height of its usage, the usage of asbestos was as widespread as it is rare now. It is also what makes the simple no-preparation scraping so dangerous a method of popcorn ceiling removal. Asbestos is well known for its ability to affect the health of individuals and for its damaging nature of respiratory systems. Inhaling asbestos dust is what can lead to serious diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The damage is chronic and life-changing, so please head our warning and do not partake in its removal.
Expert and why to use them
Popcorn ceiling removal experts are well known for their ability to remove popcorn ceilings, hence the title of expert. It is always best to contact a professional to have the removal done. It is the quickest and least dangerous method of removal available to the public. Their tools, training and methodology allow them to do the best possible job without damaging the actual home or their health.
If you need a popcorn ceiling removal done today at an affordable price and quicker than you can blink, contact us today to see how we can help you. Our friendly consultants will answer any questions you might have and will assist you in every avenue that they can. We are the best there is, so work with us and never forget it.