Say Goodbye to Outdated Ceilings – Popcorn Ceiling Removal

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Popcorn ceilings were once in style, but today they make your home look dated and dark. At Punch List Pros, we provide safe, clean, and professional popcorn ceiling removal that transforms your ceilings into sleek, modern surfaces.

Whether you’re updating one room or your entire home, we handle the scraping, repair, and finishing—so you don’t have to.

Why Remove a Popcorn Ceiling?

Removing popcorn texture offers immediate visual and functional benefits:

  • Modernizes your space with a clean, flat look

  • Improves lighting by eliminating texture shadows

  • Reduces allergens and dust that cling to bumpy surfaces

  • Prepares for updated finishes, like knockdown or smooth ceilings

  • Increases property value and appeal for resale

Out with the old—and in with a fresh ceiling that matches today’s design trends.

What Our Popcorn Removal Service Includes

  • Surface Prep & Protection
    Covering floors, furniture, and vents for dust-free containment

  • Manual or Spray-Assisted Removal
    Scraping old texture safely with the proper tools and technique

  • Ceiling Repair & Re-surfacing
    Fixing any drywall imperfections beneath the popcorn

  • Optional Texture Replacement
    We can retexture with knockdown, orange peel, or smooth finish

  • Prime & Paint (Optional)
    We offer full ceiling finishing with color-matching and painting

When Popcorn Ceilings Are Most Problematic

Issue

Why Removal Helps

Aging or crumbling texture

Prevents flakes and dust from falling

Water-stained or damaged

Allows for fresh surface repair and uniform ceiling finish

Painting challenges

Flat ceilings are easier and cheaper to repaint

Renovation or resale prep

Helps update the look of your home immediately

Our Safe & Clean Removal Process

  1. Inspection & Planning
    We test for paint or potential concerns and prep your space thoroughly.

  2. Protective Coverings
    Plastic sheeting and drop cloths isolate dust and debris.

  3. Popcorn Texture Removal
    Our team gently scrapes and vacuums debris with HEPA filtration.

  4. Surface Repairs & Skim Coating
    We ensure the ceiling is level and smooth, ready for a new texture or paint.

  5. Final Painting (Optional)
    For a complete transformation, we prime and paint the newly cleaned surface.

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Why Punch List Pros for Popcorn Removal?

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is popcorn ceiling removal messy?

It can be, but we handle all prep and cleanup for a neat, contained process.

One average room takes about 4–6 hours, including drying time for finishing.

Absolutely—we offer knockdown, orange peel, and smooth finishes after removal.

If your ceiling was installed before 1980, it may contain asbestos. We’ll guide you through safe removal or recommend certified remediation if needed.

Some minor imperfections are common. We patch, skim coat, and blend to ensure a flawless finish.

We offer optional priming and painting for a complete ceiling makeover.

Schedule Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Today

Ready for clean, modern ceilings? Contact Punch List Pros for expert popcorn ceiling removal that leaves your home lighter, brighter, and beautifully updated.