Popcorn Ceilings Get Rid of Them

Popcorn Ceilings? Get Rid of Them!

Published On: December 15th, 2016Last Updated: December 15th, 2016Categories: Flipping, Hard Money, Hard Money Loans, REIs, Remodeling TipsTags: , ,

Popcorn ceilings are — thankfully — a fad of the past.

Unfortunately, they’re still in many older homes, and homebuyers don’t want anything to do with them. If you’re thinking of flipping a house and it has popcorn ceilings, you’ll be happy to know there are quite a few simple tricks to remove them and start fresh.

Depending on the home’s age, you’ll want to do a lead and asbestos check before you make your decision to remove it. If the house was built before 1980, the possibility that asbestos will show up in testing is high, so you’ll have to call in the experts.

DIY Popcorn Ceiling Removal

If calling a professional is out of your budget, you can always go the do-it-yourself route. Going in knowing that it’s going to be difficult and extremely messy is the first step.

Now it’s time to get down to business.

Cover the floors and rooms with plastic sheeting, so the you can clean the mess easily.

One of the most cost effective ways to remove the popcorn is by scraping it. They sell ceiling scrapers just for this purpose, but you can get by with any run-of-the-mill scraper. After you’ve removed the entire bumpy surface, you can give it a fresh coat of paint.

Here’s a great video tutorial: Removing Popcorn Ceilings.

Do You Need a Hard Money Loan in Atlanta?

If you’re looking for a hard money loan in Atlanta, we may be able to help you.

Call us at 404-814-1644 or contact us online to find out whether you might qualify for this type of funding. In the meantime, check to ensure that you meet our loan criteria. Our loan amounts can be up to 65 percent of the after-repaired value of the collateral—and if you use the loan for renovation or construction, the loan amount can be based on the collateral’s improved value.

Read our frequently asked questions and take a few minutes to learn about the hard money loan process.