Service · Toronto & the GTA
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Nothing dates a home like a popcorn ceiling. Removing it is messy, technical work — but with full containment, proper skim coating and fresh paint, the result makes every room look taller, brighter and a decade newer.
Overview
Our removal process protects your home first: floors, walls and fixtures are sealed in plastic, vents are masked, and the texture is scraped wet to control dust. We then skim-coat the entire ceiling to a smooth Level 5 finish, sand, prime and paint — a true flat ceiling, not a scraped one with shadows and gouges.
It's also the perfect moment to add pot lights: with the ceiling already open and being refinished, wiring and trimming LED pot lights costs a fraction of doing it later. Many clients pair removal with new lighting throughout the main floor.
Our process
How the project runs
- 01
Assessment
We confirm ceiling condition and whether the texture is painted (which changes the removal method), and scope any lighting additions.
- 02
Protection
Floors, walls, fixtures and openings sealed with plastic and tape before any scraping starts.
- 03
Removal
Texture is wet-scraped down to the drywall; damaged seams and screw pops are repaired.
- 04
Skim & sand
Full skim coat applied and sanded to a Level 5 smooth finish.
- 05
Prime & paint
Stain-blocking primer and two coats of ceiling paint; pot lights trimmed and tested if added.
FAQ
Common questions about popcorn ceiling removal
In the GTA, expect roughly $3–$7 per square foot including skim coating and paint, depending on ceiling condition and whether the texture has been painted over. We quote per room with everything included.
Planning a popcorn ceiling removal project?
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