Is a Popcorn Ceiling a Dealbreaker?

Any well-loved home will have a few features here and there that have passed their primes. Whether your walls are still coated in the color of the year from 2005 or your appliances are from a few Sears catalogues ago, it’s ok if your home isn’t chock-full of the latest and greatest when it comes time to sell. But do popcorn ceilings change the story?

A quick Google search for “popcorn ceilings” will return a handful of results relating to homebuying and selling. On either side of the transaction, people aren’t quite sure whether they should get rid of the popcorn ceilings before they take the dive. While there’s no definitive answer to this issue, the Orlando popcorn removal experts at New Ceilings have a couple points to consider:

• Test for asbestos before you make any decisions, whether you’re buying or selling. If the ceiling is negative for asbestos, it won’t be a big deal to remove, but asbestos-positive popcorn ceilings require special treatment from a qualified team. If you’re buying, make sure the seller includes a report on the status of the popcorn before you begin negotiations.

• Sellers: Consider removing popcorn from the high-traffic areas before you list your home. Knocking out a few rooms won’t break the bank, and it’ll give your buyers a clean slate on which they can project their design ideas. Think dining room, living room, bedrooms, etc. but don’t worry about the closets. If your buyers really hate popcorn, they’ll be able to take care of those small spaces later on.
• Buyers: Consider what you want to do with the area before you determine whether the popcorn is a dealbreaker or not. As we’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, you can always cover up the popcorn and still achieve a gorgeous, modern look in your home. If you’re dead-set on smooth, clean ceilings, the popcorn might be a dealbreaker, but if you’re going to tile or panel it anyway, don’t bother with the removal.

At the end of the day, popcorn ceilings’ dealbreaker status is entirely up to you. As long as they’re asbestos-free, they pose no harm to anyone, but removing them will definitely help boost your home’s value by a few thousand dollars. Are you ready to have your popcorn ceilings removed? Get in touch with New Ceilings today. Call 407-378-6040 to schedule your free consultation.