we recently received an estimate of $3000 or removal of our "popcorn" from ceilings (1600 sq ft home), prep/repair of ceiling and paint. We were told that when homes were built in the 70's (like ours) the builders knew they would use popcorn and did not correctly prep the ceilings for painting. We opted to keep the popcorn. I would love to hear if anyone knows a better, cheaper option.

This will depend on how old the house is. Older homes have popcorn with asbestos. Left alone, it's not harmful. Once you start removing it, asbestos gets air borne, and thats when the problems start. Have your contractor test to see if it's hot or not. Well worth the money. If it is hot, I would pay for professional removal.

@docsmom201. We were faced with the same dilemma, on a tight budget. Another option is going over the ceiling with a stiff broom, knocking down the popcorn enough where it wasn't so pronounced. Several coats of paint filled it in even more.

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