Textured ceilings were common in older houses, and plenty of owners now want them gone. A smooth ceiling looks cleaner, reflects more light and is far easier to repaint. In Osoyoos we remove popcorn texture, repair the surface underneath and finish it with paint.

This is one job where the question comes before the scraper. We ask how old your home is, because textured ceilings in older homes can contain asbestos and need to be tested before anything is disturbed. The quote reflects what we learn.

What removal involves

Confirming the age of the home and discussing testing before scraping begins
Covering floors, walls and fixtures with plastic to contain debris
Wetting and scraping the texture off in sections
Skimming and sanding to correct gouges and tape lines
Priming the bare ceiling so the paint covers evenly
Painting the ceiling, with a flat finish that hides small remaining marks

Why testing comes first, whatever the house looks like

A house that has been in the family for decades, or one bought as a second home from a previous owner, may have its original ceilings. We do not guess based on appearance. If the home dates from the era when this texture was common, we recommend testing and wait for the result before we scrape.

The work is dusty and wet, so the best time for it is when nobody is living in the rooms. A vacant or seasonal home in Osoyoos suits that well, because the space can be sealed and cleaned without disrupting a household. Plan for the ceilings to be done before repainting the walls, since any drips or dust will get cleaned off first.

From textured to smooth

Ask and test. We ask the age of the home first, and if testing is advised we pause until results come back before giving a firm scope in the written quote.
Seal the room. Furniture is removed or wrapped, floors are covered, vents are taped and the room is isolated from the rest of the house.
Scrape and smooth. The texture is dampened and removed, then the ceiling is skimmed and sanded until it is flat.
Prime and paint. A primer seals the repaired surface, topcoats follow, and we clean thoroughly after you approve the result.

The full process, prep and pricing factors are on our main popcorn ceiling removal page.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Osoyoos: questions

Do I need to test before removal?

If the home is older, testing is the careful step, because this texture in older houses can contain asbestos. We ask the age first and advise based on that.

Can all popcorn ceilings be scraped?

Many can, but a ceiling that has been painted over is harder to scrape, since the paint seals the texture. We check a test patch before promising anything.

Will the ceiling be perfectly flat?

Skimming gets close to flat, but a ceiling that was never level may show slight waves. Flat paint and good lighting hide most of it.

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in nearby towns

Tell us the age of your Osoyoos home and request a free written quote for ceiling removal.

Request your free written quote or call (778) 760-0346.

More about popcorn ceiling removal and Osoyoos

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Further reading: Osoyoos on Wikipedia and Popcorn ceilings on Wikipedia.

Watch: popcorn ceiling removal in action

How to remove a popcorn ceiling, by Lowe's Home Improvement on YouTube.