Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Colorado Springs, CO
Dated popcorn and acoustic ceilings scraped off, the surface repaired and re-textured or smoothed, and the ceiling painted - with the room sealed off first.
What popcorn ceiling removal looks like with us
Popcorn ceilings date a house faster than almost anything else, they collect dust, and they are nearly impossible to touch up. Taking them off is messy work that is mostly about containment: the room is emptied or covered, floors and walls are protected, the texture is softened and scraped, and the ceiling underneath is repaired, re-textured or skim-coated, primed and painted. A homeowner who had a vaulted living room done wrote that the crew "got all the work completed in under 2 days."
What’s included
Test first if the ceiling is older
Acoustic "popcorn" texture applied before the 1980s can contain asbestos. You cannot tell by looking, and scraping a contaminated ceiling spreads fibres through the house. If your home was built or the ceiling was sprayed before then, the ceiling should be sampled and lab-tested before anyone scrapes it. Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment regulates asbestos work and publishes guidance for homeowners. Mention the age of the house when you call and it will be part of the conversation from the start.
What the finished ceiling can look like
Once the popcorn is off, there are a few ways to finish the ceiling:
- A light texture such as knockdown or orange peel - forgiving, and it hides small flaws in the drywall.
- Smooth - the cleanest modern look, but it shows every seam, so it needs more drywall finishing first.
- Matched to the walls - so the ceiling and walls read as one finish.
Doing it with other work
Popcorn removal is the messiest job in a repaint, so it makes sense to do it first and paint the walls afterwards. If you are planning to repaint the room anyway, doing both in one project saves a second round of moving furniture and masking.
Where we work
Popcorn Ceiling Removal across Colorado Springs and the surrounding area — Briargate and the north side, Monument and Palmer Lake, Black Forest, Falcon and Peyton, Fountain and Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. Check your town.
Ready to price your popcorn ceiling removal?
Tell us about the job and we will set up a free estimate anywhere in our service area.