Your home’s aesthetic is an expression of who you are, provides you comfort, and is the place where you feel the most safe. With all that said, being comfortable and happy with how your Maple Grove home looks is really important. The paint on your walls and ceilings add a lot to the atmosphere. While most walls just need paint, you can get many options for your ceilings including popcorn ceilings, knockdown ceilings, or smooth ceilings. If you need to get your ceiling or walls finished, you might be considering a professional. There are pros and cons to getting experts, and if you are going back and forth, ask yourself these questions.

Do you have time?

The main problem with painting is how long it takes. Between working, spending time with friends or family, and taking care of yourself, there isn’t a whole lot of time in a day or week to get painting done quickly. Painting most rooms takes two to four days, priming and painting for several hours each day. It’s not uncommon to not have the time to paint, which is why professional painters are here to help.

Do you have the right materials?

Painting materials are easy to get, but it’s the ceiling materials that are more specific. The wrong mixture of the popcorn ceiling spray and water, if you want popcorn ceilings, can make the drying times longer, make the popcorn too long, or make it too sticky to spray. Making the right mixture shouldn’t be too difficult, but you’ll also need tarps and clothes you don’t care about. Why? Because it gets messy!

Can you get messy?

Paint is messy. Knockdown ceilings are even more messy. You’ll need to make sure everything is covered that can’t move, or move furniture around to make sure it doesn’t get full of paint. Professional painters already have the tarps and the expertise to make sure everything is covered fully and can move anything else with ease. Knockdown ceilings will also have to be cleaned up differently because knocking down the popcorn on any popcorn ceiling will make the smaller parts of the dried mixture to fall and create dust. Cleaning up is never easy, but any professional knows how to get it done quickly.

Are you prepared if something goes wrong?

There isn’t much that can go wrong, but there are serious concerns that can come up while knocking down a popcorn ceiling. If your home was given popcorn ceilings before the 1980s, there is a chance that there is asbestos in your ceiling. Even after the Clean Air Act of 1978, builders were allowed to use popcorn ceiling material that had asbestos until it was phased out with non-toxic materials. If you find asbestos while knocking down your popcorn ceiling, it is important to protect yourself and your family. Professionals already have the equipment to handle anything that could go wrong. 

Do you have the money?

Paint and painting materials don’t cost a lot. Popcorn ceiling equipment can cost a little more, but it isn’t as much as having professionals do the work for you. However, if something goes wrong later in the process, like asbestos, the costs could add up to a lot. Be sure to see what you have, what materials cost, what professionals cost, and what it costs if something needs to be fixed. Comparing those will help you get a better estimate of what you are able to do and what you should do. If you decide that professionals are the way to go, give us a call! We are always happy to help your house become the home you want.

Overall, the cost of paying for a professional is worth it if you don’t have a lot of experience. It’s also helpful for those who know what they need, but don’t have a lot of time. If you need help with your painting, knockdown ceiling, or popcorn ceiling in Maple Grove, we are here to help!