#1 – Aesthetics – The main reason to get rid of acoustic ceilings is that they look terrible. Most people don’t like the look of popcorn ceilings. In fact, this style is so unsightly that in many cases it can lower a home’s value or even stop people from buying it. This is especially true in more “fashionable” cities or neighborhoods. Over the years, the ceiling will also collect dust and stains that cannot be removed unless the entire ceiling is redone. Because it is difficult to paint over the texture, some houses have colored walls with white roofs, which only emphasizes their ugliness. And if homeowners do choose to paint, the brittle nature of the material limits the number of coats that can be applied. Too much thick paint can overload the ceiling and cause parts to fall off. The simple solution for a more versatile ceiling is to roughen the surface of the popcorn ceiling and give it a smooth finish. This will give you a more attractive look that can be more easily changed according to taste.
#2 – Health – These types of roofs are very dirty and dusty. Over the years, acoustic ceilings accumulate dust and dirt and there is no way to really clean them. Painting over it doesn’t clean it either, it helps trap the dirt and it starts to build up more and ruins the ceiling. The dust that accumulates can be inhaled by the inhabitants, causing health problems. Because the material these ceilings are made of is very brittle, tiny particles are released into the air every time it is touched. This is not only a health threat, but can also make your floors dirty. The only way to clean acoustic ceilings is to remove them and then replace them with something that doesn’t collect dust. So it takes a porous surface and turns it into a smooth surface that can be cleaned.
#3 – Allergies – Allergies subside substantially once the acoustical ceiling is removed. Anything you’ve been allergic to gets trapped in the acoustics and if you have allergens in your ceiling, you can’t escape it. Dust mites are the most common trigger for allergies and tend to get stuck in the nooks and crannies of your ceiling. Dusting or vacuuming can help, but is rarely completely efficient. And many times, when you try to clean, the surface is disturbed and particles are released into the air, making things worse. With a flat surface, you can rest easy knowing allergens have one less place to hide.
#4 – Odors: Acoustic ceilings trap odors because they absorb sound. Unfortunately, they also absorb odors. This can be particularly problematic in the kitchen, where the ceiling is frequently exposed to a variety of strong cooking odors. Smoke and steam send odors directly to the ceiling, where they are trapped for a long time. Another big problem comes from people smoking inside. This not only gives the ceiling an eerie smell, but also an ugly yellow tint. Once odors get trapped, there’s really no way to get rid of them except to get rid of the entire ceiling completely and give it a fresh finish.
#5 – Outdated – Popcorn ceilings were popular in the 1960s and 1970s due to their noise reduction properties. But the truth is that soft rugs and solid doors are much more effective, especially in single-story houses. Realizing this, people started opting for more modern styles. Since the 1980s, the vast majority of houses have not had popcorn ceilings. The stipulated effect may seem especially out of place if a home has had other renovations.
