ProfessionalPopcorn Ceiling Removal

Popcorn ceilings date a room instantly. We wet-scrape the texture, smooth out the surface, and give you a clean, modern ceiling that makes the whole room feel brighter and newer. It's less disruptive than people expect.

Also known as: popcorn ceiling removal, acoustic ceiling removal, popcorn ceiling scraping, smooth ceiling, remove textured ceiling, popcorn ceiling, popkorn ceiling removal

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What you get

What’s included

Test for asbestos if home predates 1980 (requires licensed abatement if positive)
Protect floors and walls with plastic sheeting before scraping
Wet-spray and scrape the popcorn texture in sections
Skim-coat the ceiling surface to achieve a smooth, flat finish
Sand and prime before painting
Clean up all texture debris when finished

Simple & stress-free

How it works

Protect and wet the surface

We cover everything below and mist the ceiling with water to soften the texture, making scraping cleaner and less dusty.

Scrape and skim

We scrape the softened texture down to the base drywall, then apply a thin skim coat of joint compound to create a smooth surface.

Sand, prime, and paint

After drying, we sand the skim coat smooth, prime, and finish with ceiling paint for a clean, modern result.

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Problems we fix

Gouging the base drywall when scraping without wetting the texture first
Ceilings in older homes that contain asbestos requiring professional testing before any work
Skim coats that crack because they were applied too thick in a single pass
Paint peeling because the freshly skimmed ceiling was not primed before the finish coat

Good to know

Popcorn Ceiling Removal — FAQ

What if my ceiling has asbestos in the texture?

Popcorn ceilings in homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos. We can help arrange testing. If asbestos is found, a licensed abatement contractor must handle removal before we do any finish work.

Can you remove popcorn ceiling if it was painted over?

Painted popcorn is harder to remove because the water can't penetrate to soften the texture. It often comes off in chunks, requiring more skim-coat work to get a smooth result.

How long does a typical room take?

A standard bedroom ceiling takes one to two days including scraping, skim-coating, and painting. Larger open-plan spaces or ceilings with lots of fixtures take longer.

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