https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 13:36:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-769335 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:56:46 +0000 Anonymous 769335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just say NO to popcorn ceilings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-769022 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:50:28 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 769022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect it is a regional thing. I appreciate all of the comments very much and have contacted the builder regarding a change order to incorporate the smooth ceilings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-768577 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:29:21 +0000 DonnaF 768577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know they still did popcorn ceilings. The upgrade is definitely worth it for resale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767806 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:07:55 +0000 Deborah 767806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, thank you, I have learnt something new today:) I didn't know what a popcorn ceiling was so I googled it I would also agree that a smooth ceiling is a much nicer finish. According to what I read this type of ceiling was popular from the 1950's through to the 80's in certain areas of homes. Originally asbestos was part of the mixture... though of course it wouldn't be now. I don't recall seeing this in Australia, though older homes did have this feature (or something similar) on the walls! Our newer homes generally have smooth ceilings and either high ceilings or varying hights within the house. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767703 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:01:02 +0000 MsMary 767703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ixnay on the opcorn-pay! Go for the smooth!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767680 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:31:09 +0000 Jem 767680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely upgrade from popcorn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767140 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:13:28 +0000 Janet 767140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree to go for the smooth ceiling! I have had too much experience with textured ceilings, blech. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767133 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:48:58 +0000 Laurinda 767133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh popcorn. Go smooth!</p> <p>I wonder why it costs so much -- maybe because the popcorn lets the builders do a less than perfect job (which means it will be serious bucks to redo it if you decide to change it in the future) ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767116 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:17:00 +0000 Raisin 767116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yah if it's popcorn ceiling then definitely invest the $2400 and go for smooth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-767049 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:12:20 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 767049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies. It is the popcorn stuff. Its too late for the 9' ceilings. I considered this but like the variation of the 8', 10', and 11' because the plan is very open (deliberately) and the ceiling heights provide some definition to the space.</p> <p>Cinnamon Fern,I will be living in the house by myself for quite a few years but we plan it to be our retirement home. My partner's children are 12 and 17 and he doesn't want to move until they finish school. That could be at least 10 years unless the younger one decides to go away to university. They live 5 minutes from a large U though so she will most likely attend there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-766912 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:17:16 +0000 Aziraphale 766912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smooth ceiling! Smooth ceiling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-766883 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:36:19 +0000 Jem 766883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What kind of textured ceiling are you talking about? If it's the popcorn ceiling, then definitely upgrade! If it's a knockdown texture, already than that's ok. I vote for the 9 foot ceilings if that's an option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-766852 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:50:01 +0000 cinnamon fern 766852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Gaylene. $2400 is not that much in the context of building a house - it's totally worth it.</p> <p>That said, is this your house alone? Or your and your partner's house? If the latter, how much does s/he care about the ceiling? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-766840 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:38:58 +0000 Gaylene 766840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely no question--go for the smooth ceiling! I had to make the same call when we built our house and bit the bullet to increase the ceiling heights to minimum of 9' throughout the house and to install smooth ceilings.</p> <p>That was one of the smartest decisions I made, hands down. The ceilings look nicer but they also dramatically add to the resale value of your house. My jaw dropped when a friend, who is a local realtor, told me that she figures those ceilings will add another $20,000 or more to the value of the house. Apparently one of the most common remodeling tasks that many new buyers choose to do is to remove those dated, textured ceilings. A house that has smooth ceilings is definitely more attractive to most buyers. Your BFF is right; there are place to save a few dollars but not here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-766728 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:27:03 +0000 Anonymous 766728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would leave the texture. It really cuts down on noise bouncing off the ceiling. That being said, would you find in the kitchen that the ceiling would get gungy, because the texture is impossible to clean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/house-question#post-766724 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:22:23 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 766724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ladies,</p> <p>I have a bit of a house dilemma and thought I would ask the fabbers for an opinion. I am having a new house built. It has a very open plan with a the kitchen and eating area open to the great room. The kitchen has grown to about 28' x 10' with about 16' being the kitchen with a peninsula to the eating area. The eating area and part of the kitchen are open to the great room which is a little under 14' x 18'. The ceiling in the kitchen is standard 8', the great room 10' and the foyer 11'. I am debating whether to upgrade to a smooth ceiling for about $2400 or just leave it with the textured finish and use the extra money towards upgrades elsewhere. </p> <p>What do you think? My partner thinks the textured ceiling is find. My BFF thinks the smooth ceiling is worth the expense. I am torn.</p> <p>Yay for upgrade and nay for leave the texture. </p>