"I had a suspended ceiling installed. I was very impressed with the quality of the work. The job site was completely cleaned up when they finished. I would highly recommend them to others I know."
"Was able to get my work done in a short amount of time also able to do my painting job at a reasonable price and with also a short amount of time would recommend cleaned up after themselves"
"Everything was done better and faster than I expected! They were very knowledgeable about paints and the process. They even took on a few extra projects I needed painted such as some exterior cement wall and our porch swing. Very kind and professional!"
"Very professional, polite, and convenient. They were willing to work around my schedule and made the entire process start to finish very convenient for me. Great Company to work with!"
"The quality of the work was excellent. The cost was exactly what he said it would be (the electrician was a little more than expected but that was due to the age of the house and extra rewiring needed), he completed the work in the timeframe he gave us and was professional throughout despite having to work through the COVID19 stay at home order."
"The work was exceptional, it was professionally done and in a very timely manner, they were very careful, friendly, and efficient, they made sure they cleaned up any debris, definitely will hire again"
"These guys did a great job! It was a obvious that they have the experience & knowledge to get the job done right. Each of the projects went really well- they even gave me some great suggestions on colors that I went with & i am so glad I did. Yes, I was very happy with the overall results & would definitely recommend Dorfner's Painting! "
Knockdown hides imperfections better than orange peel due to its thicker, more varied pattern. The valleys and peaks make flaws less visible under lighting. However, note that knockdown walls will collect more dust and dirt, so be prepared to wipe them away more frequently than you would with orange peel.
Using a paint sprayer is the most effective method for painting popcorn ceilings, and it's why professionals choose spraying versus rolling paint. The sprayer simplifies the challenges of painting the texture. However, we don’t recommend that DIYers try to use a sprayer indoors as it could make a significant mess. Using a paint roller on a ladder is the easiest option that results in much less mess.
Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.
The timeline varies from a few hours to two days, depending on room size, texture complexity, and removal difficulty.
Popcorn ceiling textures can enhance acoustic properties, while their removal or repair modernizes appearance and resolves health concerns from old asbestos.
The Kimball, MN homeowners’ guide to popcorn ceiling services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Popcorn ceiling removal costs depend on the size of your ceiling and any additional services like asbestos removal and resurfacing. Learn all the costs here.
A textured, or “popcorn”, ceiling was once a popular home feature. Read on to learn about what a popcorn ceiling is and why it has mostly gone out of fashion.
Wondering who you should hire to remove an ugly popcorn ceiling? We’ve got you covered with the best pros for the job, and whether to DIY this project.