Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Ceiling Texturing
Ceiling Texturing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Ceiling Texturing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Ceiling Texturing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Ceiling Texturing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Ceiling Texturing labor cost? What are the important Ceiling Texturing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Ceiling Texturing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Ceiling Texturing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Ceiling Texturing expect to pay between $0.67 to $1.12 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Ceiling Texturing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Ceiling Texturing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Ceiling Texturing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Ceiling Texturing work? | The final appearance of the ceiling texture will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Ceiling Texturing work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Ceiling Texturing something that I can do myself? | The typical Ceiling Texturing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Ceiling Texturing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Ceiling Texturing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Ceiling Texturing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Ceiling Texturing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Ceiling Texturing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Ceiling Texturing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Installed ceiling texture surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The ceiling texture surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible ceiling texture surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- Apply a uniform thickness of ceiling texture, with no voids or gaps at openings
Ceiling Texturing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Ceiling Texturing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the ceiling texture work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Ceiling Texturing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review material choices for Ceiling Texturing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Apply texturing materials to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Ceiling Texturing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
