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Caldwell Drywall Repair

Popcorn Ceiling Removal And Re-Texture in Caldwell, ID

Popcorn ceiling removal in Caldwell: scrape, skim coat, re-texture or smooth finish. Free estimates.

  • 15+ Years local experience
  • 500+ Projects completed
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Serving Caldwell and nearby communities.

Still have popcorn overhead? Older Caldwell homes near downtown commonly do. The question is usually removal and smooth finish, or matching the existing texture in a damaged spot instead.

Caldwell Drywall Repair does both. We work room by room to contain mess and keep the rest of the house livable while the job's underway.

What's included

What's included with Popcorn Ceiling Removal And Re-Texture

Typically included: ceiling assessment, room protection with sheeting, texture scraping, skim coat smoothing, new texture or smooth finish application, final paint.

Optional: full smooth-coat ceiling finish instead of re-texturing, a more labor-intensive but increasingly requested look.

Customer prep: clear the room of furniture and fragile items where possible, and plan for one room to be out of use at a time.

How it works

How our Popcorn Ceiling Removal And Re-Texture process works

  1. Ceiling Assessment photo
    Step 1

    Ceiling Assessment

    We check texture condition and plan a safe removal method.

  2. Surface Protection photo
    Step 2

    Surface Protection

    Floors and furniture get covered before any scraping starts.

  3. Texture Scraping photo
    Step 3

    Texture Scraping

    Popcorn texture comes off carefully using wet-scrape tools.

  4. Surface Smoothing photo
    Step 4

    Surface Smoothing

    The exposed drywall gets patched and sanded level.

  5. New Texture Application photo
    Step 5

    New Texture Application

    We apply a modern texture or smooth finish as requested.

  6. Final Paint Coat photo
    Step 6

    Final Paint Coat

    Fresh paint completes the updated ceiling.

Materials

Materials and methods for Popcorn Ceiling Removal And Re-Texture

  • Scraping Tool photo

    Scraping Tool

    Removes old popcorn texture without gouging the drywall underneath when used correctly.

  • Joint Compound photo

    Joint Compound

    Smooths and levels the ceiling after texture comes off.

  • Drop Cloths photo

    Drop Cloths

    Protect floors and furniture from falling debris during scraping.

  • Texture Sprayer photo

    Texture Sprayer

    Applies a new, updated texture evenly across the ceiling.

  • Primer Sealer photo

    Primer Sealer

    Ensures the new finish adheres properly before paint.

  • Ceiling Paint photo

    Ceiling Paint

    Gives the finished ceiling a clean, uniform look.

FAQs

Popcorn Ceiling Removal And Re-Texture FAQs

Is popcorn ceiling removal messy, and can you do it in one room at a time?

It's a wet-scrape process, so there's some mess, but we contain it with sheeting and can do one room at a time rather than tearing through the whole house at once.

Can you match popcorn ceiling texture or do I have to remove it all?

We can match existing popcorn in a damaged patch area without removing the entire ceiling, as long as the surrounding texture is still stable.

What does popcorn removal cost?

Pricing depends on ceiling square footage and whether you want re-texturing or a smooth finish. Smooth finishes generally cost more due to the extra skim coat work.

Do older homes need special care during popcorn removal?

Homes built before the 1980s sometimes have ceiling materials worth testing before scraping starts. We don't offer testing ourselves, but we can pause work if you want that done first.

Why would DIY scraping cause more damage?

Scraping too aggressively often gouges the drywall underneath, which then needs a skim coat to fix anyway, turning a simple scrape into a bigger repair.

Next step

Get a Popcorn Ceiling Removal And Re-Texture estimate in Caldwell

Call Caldwell Drywall Repair or request a free estimate before you start scraping yourself.

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