Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Repair

Textured Ceiling Removal

If you've got a popcorn ceiling, you've probably looked up at it more than once and wished it were just... gone. You're not alone. Textured ceilings had their moment decades ago, and today they tend to read as dated, not to mention they're notoriously hard to patch, repair, or match when they get damaged or stained.



That's why removal is one of the most common requests we hear from DMV homeowners. We take that dated texture off and leave behind the clean, smooth, modern ceiling.


How We Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture

Here's a closer look at the process:

  • First, we prep the room. We protect your flooring, furniture, and surrounding spaces, and contain the work area so the mess stays in one place.
  • We treat the textured surface, then carefully scrape it away.
  • We skim coat and patch as needed, creating a perfectly smooth surface for paint.
  • Finally, we prime and paint.


Textured Ceiling Repair

Maybe you'd rather keep your ceiling texture and just need it repaired after damage, water stains, or other home repair work. We can help with that too. Our team has the experience and equipment to match existing texture and blend old and new into a seamless, you'd-never-know-it finish.

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Our POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL Services


What Can We Do for Your Home?

Do you have a specific project in mind? Please feel free to contact us to discuss any and all questions you might have. As a starting point, our services include:


  • Ceiling texture removal
  • Light fixture removal & replacement
  • Change light fixtures
  • Complete surface preparation
  • New molding and trim installation

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HOW WE DO IT

Our Work Process

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1 - SCHEDULE AN ESTIMATE

 We walk the space with you, look at the ceilings, and check for anything that affects the job, like water stains, prior damage, or repairs hiding under the texture. You get a clear plan and an honest estimate.

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2 - Meet Your Needs

Whether it's removing texture from a single room or smoothing every ceiling in the house, you can count on careful prep, exceptional work, and a clean finish.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Is popcorn ceiling removal messy?

    Honestly? Yes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t contain the mess. We protect your floors, furniture, and adjoining rooms before we start, and we keep the work area sealed off so the dust and scrapings don't migrate through your home. When we're done, the only change you'll notice is the ceiling.

  • Could my popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?

    It's possible, especially in ceilings installed before the 1980s, when asbestos was still common in textured finishes. If your home is from that era, the safe move is to have the texture tested before any removal work begins. We'll talk you through this during the estimate so the project starts safely and by the book.

  • Can you remove texture from just one room, or does it have to be the whole house?

    Whatever you need. Some homeowners start with one room, like a kitchen or master bedroom, and others have us smooth every ceiling in the house at once. Both are common. We'll match the project to your goals and your budget.

  • What if I want to keep my texture but it's damaged?

    We repair textured ceilings as well as remove them. Water stains, cracks, patches from prior repairs… Our team can match the existing texture and blend the repair in so it disappears into the original.

  • Do you paint the ceiling after removing the texture?

    Yes. Removal isn't finished until the ceiling is smooth, primed, painted, and done. 

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