The cost of removing a textured or popcorn ceiling is relatively small compared to the skilled trade aspect of the job, which is leveling the ceiling. Removal of popcorn ceilings is not a skilled trade. It only requires  one’s valuable  time and physical labour. However, you do not want to gauge the drywall as smoothening out the ceiling will later become more labour intensive. If the homeowner does not intend to re do flooring or repaint the room once this procedure is done,  then the proper precautions must be taken to protect the premises accordingly. Floors need to be protected and walls need to be covered in plastic. Once this is done, the homeowner can wet the ceiling with any method he/she prefers and then scrape it off with a putty knife. Please note this process only applies if the popcorn has not been painted. To ensure a quality procedure the surface should be sanded with an 80 grit sandpaper to prepare ceiling for plastering. Depending on the complexity, volume, density and protection required we at THE CEILING SPECIALISTS offer discounted prices starting from $3.99 per square foot.

COST OF POPCORN CEILING SMOOTHENING

Once the popcorn ceiling has been removed the real challenge sets in, as you can have a smooth ceiling but it can still be wavy. If you do not have experience with a trowel and a hawk ( which are tools used to plaster) then it’s best to call professionals, as this step will showcase the quality of workmanship.  Depending on the natural light that enters the room you will need to do 1 to 3 skim coat applications to ensure a smooth level finish. Remember, this is the primary reason builders applied the popcorn texture in the first place which is to hide the imperfections.  A skim coat essentially means covering every square inch of the surface with plaster. Sanding the ceiling in between coats will ensure better results.  If one is skim coating a concrete surface which are typically in condos then it’s better to seal the concrete ceiling with a multipurpose sealer to decrease moisture penetrating through and better adhesion to the surface. Also I would recommend 3 skim coats to be done on these areas as condo ceilings tend to be unforgiving to the natural sunlight that comes gleaming in.

The typical cost for popcorn ceilings made smooth would be $3.99 per sq/ft.

PAINTING A POPCORN / SMOOTH CEILING

Once the popcorn ceiling has been transformed to a modern masterpiece what better way to showcase it than applying a coat of primer/sealer and high quality paint. It is impairative one use a high quality sealer so there are no blemishes and paint gets absorbed equally and evenly. The ceiling paint should also be high quality with zero to low voc. I cant emphasize enough to pick a paint sheen that is as flat as possible. The flat paint will make the ceilings look more stunning allowing you to enjoy them for years to come.

Typical cost of painting a smooth / popcorn ceiling start at $3.99 per sq/ft.

HIRING A PROFESSIONAL FOR POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL

Feel free to contact the popcorn ceiling removal experts to bundle up the whole service for a discounted price with exceptional service.

You can contact us at 647-741-5550

 
 
 
 
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 Susan Patterson 
 
 
 
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Louie, Ramon and the team at Ceiling Specialists, did an outstanding job of removing the popcorn from the ceiling of my new condo. The ceiling is now perfectly smooth and I am thrilled with how much light that creates in the apartment! They did it on budget and ahead of schedule. Although experts said it would increase the value of my condo, I wasn’t sure it would be worth the cost. It absolutely was!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Dhillon Persaud 
 
 
 
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Thank you Louie and your team. You guys are truly the ceiling specialists. I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for their services you will be extremely 100% satisfied. 5 stars guys !!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Louie was able to fit us into his schedule last minute and we are so grateful! His team did a fantastic job on four rooms in our home. The ceilings are now absolutely flat with a perfect finish - I wish we had taken “before” photos! It made such a huge difference in the space.

Before they started, Louie provided a full breakdown of the work along with his quote. He explained everything very thoroughly which helped us feel more confident. When they came onsite, they covered our floors and surfaces. I had heard popcorn removal leaves a lot of dust but Louie and team left our house nice and clean.

Big thanks to Louie for a job well done - would absolutely recommend him!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rocco Lamanna 
 
 
 
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We recently hired Louie, Ramon, and their team to remove the popcorn/textured ceilings in our bedroom, living room, and dining room, as well as to add pot lights in the living and dining rooms. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Their pricing was fair, and they were responsive from the very beginning. They even came by the house ahead of time to walk us through the entire process, which we really appreciated. Once the work started, the team protected all of our floors and walls, arrived on time every day, and completed the project right on schedule. The updated look in all the rooms is exactly what we hoped for—we absolutely love the result. We would highly recommend Louie, Ramon, and their team to anyone looking for quality, professional work.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Louis and his team showed up and did a fantastic job in my ceiling. I live in a century old bungalow with very heavy popcorn ceilings in the basement.  It’s smoother than mashed potatoes now. Very compete pricing as well.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Holly Kwan 
 
 
 
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Louie and his team did an amazing job removing the popcorn ceiling throughout my new home. I am extremely happy with the final product. I was worried that the work would be too costly at first since the ceilings had been painted before but Louie gave us a quote I felt was very fair. After calling around and getting multiple quotes from different companies, I settled on the Ceiling Specialists because after my initial phone call with Louie, I trusted that he would be thorough with the job and do what it took to perfect the ceilings rather than just follow the standard process. His team was respectful of the house, cleaned up after themselves (a lot of dust but nothing a vacuum and mop won’t fix), and were on time everyday until the work was done. Louie was also prompt to respond to any questions I had along the way. Highly recommend. Thanks Louie, Ramon, & team!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Had a leak in my roof that entered my home. Called on Louie and the team. Super responsive, easy to work with, and the finished product exceeded expectations. If you need anyone for ceiling work - ceiling specialists is worth the call.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Michelle George 
 
 
 
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I contacted Louie on a quote to remove the popcorn ceiling in our dining room, living room and entrance way he was very prompt to give us a quote. Carlos one of the team members was prompt and professionalism got the work done within a week. He was very courteous with the clean up after. We informed Carlos that the bedrooms ceiling would be a next job. I would highly recommend these guys they know their stuff and have done a great job.👍
  
 
  
 
 
 
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“A very polite, punctual, and hardworking team. I was extremely pleased with both the quality of their work and the fair pricing.”