Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Fort Worth, TX
Popcorn ceiling removal in Fort Worth is a drywall job before it is a painting job. The texture comes off, the ceiling underneath gets repaired and skim coated, and the surface is sanded flat so paint looks the way it should. As a drywall contractor in Fort Worth, TX, we handle that whole sequence with one crew.
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Why Fort Worth Homeowners Choose Us
Drywall Is Our Trade
Many popcorn ceiling removal contractors are painters who scrape and repaint. We are a drywall crew, and skim coating, taping, and sanding decide how a ceiling looks. That workmanship matters more than the scraping.
One Crew From Scrape to Paint-Ready
The same crew removes the texture, repairs the ceiling, and refinishes it, so nobody has to coordinate a handoff between trades.
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Our Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process
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Free Estimate
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Protect the House
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Scrape the Texture
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Repair and Skim Coat
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Sand, Prime, and Clean Up
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal Services for Fort Worth Homes
Popcorn texture, sometimes called acoustic ceiling texture, was sprayed onto ceilings across North Texas for decades because it hid imperfections and softened sound. Today most homeowners want it gone, and Fort Worth popcorn ceiling removal comes down to what is on the ceiling and what is hiding underneath. A typical removal job includes:
- Misting and scraping the popcorn texture off the ceiling in sections
- Repairing whatever the scraper exposes, such as loose tape seams, nail pops, and old water stains
- Skim coating the drywall for a flat ceiling, or applying a light orange peel or knockdown ceiling texture if you prefer some texture
- Sanding, priming, and cleanup, with the ceiling left ready to paint
If the ceiling needs more than texture removal, our ceiling drywall repair work covers cracks, sagging sections, and water damage. If you are opening up a room as part of a remodel, we can pair removal with new drywall installation so the walls and ceilings get finished together. Vaulted and cathedral ceilings change the setup, so mention them when you call.
Test for Asbestos Before You Scrape
Popcorn ceilings in homes built before the early 1980s can contain asbestos. The material is not a concern while it stays intact, but scraping releases fibers into the air. For that reason we do not scrape a ceiling from that era until a lab has tested a sample.
If the result is positive, the ceiling needs a licensed asbestos abatement contractor first, and we handle the drywall repair and finishing once the abatement is done. A ceiling that has been painted over can still contain asbestos, so test it if you are not sure of the age. Professional popcorn ceiling removal starts with knowing what the ceiling is made of.
What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Fort Worth
Square footage drives the cost to remove popcorn more than anything else. A 12 by 12 bedroom and a 2,400 square foot ranch are different jobs, and the price per square foot reflects that. Several other factors move the number:
- Ceiling height and any vaulted sections that need scaffolding
- Whether the popcorn has been painted, since painted texture resists water and takes longer to scrape
- The condition of the drywall under the texture
- The finish you want afterward, because a smooth skim coat takes more labor than a light knockdown
- How much furniture and access we have to work around
We quote each project after seeing the ceiling, since a removal cost estimate made from room dimensions alone misses the repair work hiding under the texture.
When you compare popcorn ceiling removal companies in Fort Worth, ask whether each quote covers repairs under the texture, the finish level, and priming. Popcorn removal quotes that skip those items tend to grow once the scraping starts.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs
The cost depends mainly on square footage, ceiling height, whether the texture is painted, and the finish you choose afterward. A smooth skim coat costs more than a light texture because it takes more labor. We give a free quote after looking at the ceiling, so the number includes any repairs the texture is hiding.
A single room is often finished in a day or two once drying time between coats is counted, and a whole home takes several days. Your quote includes the schedule for your ceilings.
Any scraping job makes some debris, which is why we cover the floors, seal the room, and mist the texture before scraping. Skim coat sanding also makes fine dust, so we clean the room before we leave.
Most homeowners say the room feels taller and cleaner afterward, and a smooth ceiling is easier to paint and to keep clean. Buyers also tend to see popcorn as a project they would have to take on. We cannot promise a specific return on resale value, but removal is a common step before listing or remodeling.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Across Fort Worth and Tarrant Countyevery day
DFW Superior Drywall Pros removes popcorn ceilings in homes throughout Fort Worth, including TCU and West 7th, Westover Hills, Arlington Heights, Ridglea, Near Southside, Fairmount, Tanglewood, and Mistletoe Heights, and across surrounding Tarrant County.
Homeowners in the Fort Worth area call us for one room at a time and for whole-house projects ahead of a remodel or a sale.
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