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Interior wall being painted — representative process photography, not a completed specialty restoration job.

Popcorn ceilings

Ready to Get Rid of a Popcorn Ceiling?

Have an older textured ceiling and want a smoother finish? Tell us the rooms and the age of the house. Older materials may need appropriate evaluation before they’re disturbed.

We’ll look at it and tell you the next step

Do not scrape, sand, cut, drill, remove, or collect a sample from suspected asbestos-containing material to submit this request. Leave the material in place.

What’s going on

Most people who land here want a smoother ceiling. Tell us the rooms and the age of the house. Older popcorn texture may contain asbestos, so older materials may need appropriate evaluation before they’re disturbed. Do not scrape, sand, cut, drill, or collect a sample to send with this request. If the material needs testing, see Asbestos Concerns. When a ceiling is actually safe to refinish, a finished sequence can include protecting the room, removing the texture, patching, skim coating, sanding, priming, painting, and cleanup. We’ll review the ceiling and scope first. Wilke does not inspect, sample, test, or abate asbestos, and this page does not claim EPA RRP or lead-safe certification.

Why people land here

  • Starts with the finished ceiling people actually want
  • Does not ask anyone to disturb suspect material for a quote
  • Testing belongs with Asbestos Concerns if the material is suspect

FAQ

Common questions

Can I bag a piece of the ceiling and mail it to you?

No. Do not scrape, sand, cut, drill, or collect a sample. See Asbestos Concerns if the material is suspect.

Are you RRP certified?

This website does not claim EPA RRP or lead-safe certification.

Tell us what's going on

Name, phone, email, city, and a short description are required. Photos help.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

A few more details (optional)

Do not scrape, sand, cut, drill, or collect a sample from the ceiling to submit this request.

That’s enough to send.

A couple more details could help us review this faster. Adding the rooms with popcorn ceiling is especially useful.

  • rooms with popcorn ceiling
  • approximate construction year
  • whether the ceiling is painted

We’ll review the job and follow up with next steps.