Popcorn & Textured Ceilings
Removing or covering popcorn and textured ceilings, testing first in older homes, and what a quote covers
Nepean stipple ceiling and a drywall quote: test before or after hiring?
If the house was built before 1990, get the asbestos test done before hiring anyone to scrape, sand or disturb the ceiling. Health Canada lists...
Removing a stippled ceiling in an Ottawa condo, what comes first?
Test first. Health Canada says asbestos was used in some building materials before 1990, listing surface treatments such as paint, putty, drywall and...
Should a stipple ceiling in a 1970s Ottawa bungalow be tested first?
Yes, a stipple ceiling in a 1970s house should be tested before anyone cuts, scrapes or sands it. Health Canada lists surface treatments including...
Does wetting a popcorn ceiling make scraping safe in Ottawa?
No. Health Canada names no method that makes scraping safe. Its advice, for a house built before 1990, is to hire a professional to test before...