As homeowners in Aurora shift their focus to indoor projects during the colder months, Dream Painting is advising anyone planning to remove textured ceilings or refinish walls in older homes to first determine what those materials contain. The company, which offers Painting in Aurora CO and throughout the Denver metro area, noted that winter is a common time for interior updates that homeowners postpone during warmer months.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it is generally not possible to tell whether a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it unless it is labeled. The EPA advises homeowners planning to remodel to have their homes inspected by a trained and accredited asbestos professional, because remodeling can disturb building materials. The agency also warns against sawing, sanding, scraping or drilling holes in materials that contain asbestos, and recommends against taking samples yourself.
“The ceiling is usually the first thing people want to change in an older house, and it’s also the one they’re most tempted to tackle with a scraper on a Saturday,” said Kyler Williams, owner of Dream Painting. “If the house has some age on it, I tell people to get the texture tested first. It’s a small step that tells you how the project needs to be handled.”
Once testing confirms a ceiling can be safely disturbed, homeowners can proceed with Popcorn Ceiling Removal Aurora projects that leave a smooth surface ready for paint. The same precaution applies to walls that will be patched or sanded before repainting. Dream Painting provides Interior Painting Aurora homeowners use for walls, ceilings, trim and cabinets.
Williams noted that winter is also a practical time to plan for spring, when the company’s Exterior Painting Aurora season resumes and Colorado’s sun, hail and temperature swings have had another year to wear on siding and trim. “Most of the trouble we see on interior projects comes from rushing the prep,” Williams said. “Knowing what’s in the walls and ceilings before anyone starts sanding means nobody has to stop halfway through and start over.”
The announcement matters because asbestos exposure remains a serious health risk, and older textured ceilings and wall materials are common in Aurora’s housing stock. Homeowners who skip testing and begin scraping or sanding can release fibers into the air, potentially endangering themselves and their families. By pointing to EPA guidance and urging testing first, Dream Painting is promoting a safer approach to renovation that could prevent costly project delays and health hazards. The company offers complimentary quotes and can be reached at (720) 731-2027.
