The New Year arrived before we knew it, and along with it came a wide variety of potential resolutions and ways to improve our lives over the course of the next 12 months. However, the prospect of making significant changes can be an intimidating one, even when it comes to something as seemingly simple as a home renovation. Why should we venture into new territories when we are already comfortable and familiar with what we have?

The Tampa popcorn removal experts at New Ceilings encourage you to embrace change and get a fresh start this year. To help give you a clear idea of the benefits in store for you when you make the switch from popcorn to smooth ceilings, we’ve created a side-by-side comparison of the two textures, their strengths and weaknesses:

• Lighting: When looking at the differences between smooth and textured ceilings, there probably isn’t too much of a difference in how the light reflects through the room; however, studies have shown that popcorn ceilings can absorb up to 10% of all light, leaving your room feeling slightly dingy. It may be a minor advantage, but smooth ceilings win this one. Smooth Ceilings: 1; Popcorn Ceilings: 0
• Ease of maintenance: Here’s where we start to see the big improvements. On one hand, you have popcorn ceilings, which easily trap dust and floating debris and require regular cleaning with a delicate hand to keep the texture intact. On the other hand, you have smooth ceilings, which aren’t dirt traps and only require a quick wipe down as necessary. It’s easy to see which side wins this round. Smooth Ceilings: 2; Popcorn Ceilings: 0
• Decor and appearance: There was a time when popcorn ceilings were in vogue, and around the 1970s, it seemed you couldn’t find a single home without the widely popular texture. However, popcorn’s moment in the sun is over; they can detract from the overall appeal of a room and make it look dated and old-fashioned. Smooth ceilings, on the other hand, easily fit in with any theme and easily accept new colors. Smooth Ceilings: 3; Popcorn Ceilings: 0

Using this comparison, it’s easy to see that there’s no reason to keep your popcorn ceilings hanging around any longer than they already have. Switching to smooth ceilings can give your home and family just the pick-me-up you’ve been looking for. To get started on your Tampa popcorn removal project, call New Ceilings at (407) 378-6040 and schedule your free consultation today.