Popcorn Ceiling Removal
In Ottawa

Count on MR Painting to provide a quick, clean, and effective solution for removing your popcorn ceilings. The end result is a ceiling you’ll love that will bring a more modern look and feel to your home.
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Removing popcorn ceiling

WHY YOU SHOUld Remove Your popcorn Ceilings

Having popcorn ceilings was a popular trend in the ’50s but now it often deters potential buyers from your home. Even though you may have modern furnishings and appliances, the popcorn ceilings will be the first thing that catches your eye when you walk into a room, making your home look outdated and visually unappealing. Removing these dated ceilings and replacing them with a flat, sleek-looking ceiling can increase the overall value of your home.

Popcorn ceilings are also quite challenging to maintain and clean since it’s not recommended that you wash or wipe them. The only way to keep up a clean look to your ceilings is by painting them, which is something many homeowners hold off on. Because these once-popular ceilings date back decades, there is a high risk of them containing asbestos – which can be hazardous to your family’s health. Keep your family and loved ones safe with MR Painting. Whether you’re looking to give your home’s interior a facelift or remodeling it to give a more modernized look for when you put it on the market, we are here to ensure it’s done in a safe and clean manner.

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We’re proud to be your locally trusted Ottawa painting and window-washing company. With nearly two decades of delivering exceptional results to happy clients, we back up every project with reliable and professional painting and window washing services. From the moment you contact us, we’ll make sure your experience with us is as smooth sailing as possible. We stand out with our competitive prices, quality labour, and a strong commitment to working within budgets and timelines. Get in touch with one of our friendly pros at MR Painting to find out more about our services and get your free, no-obligation quote today.

popcorn ceiling removal with a scraper

our popcorn Ceiling Removal Process

Many homeowners of older houses have gotten tired of staring at the unappealing look of popcorn ceilings, and are looking to update the look and feel of their home. Removing popcorn ceilings is a great way to modernize your home with the newest and most popular ceiling trends. 

Our removal process starts off by establishing a budget and timeline for your project. We value quality work, which is why we ensure that our crew is ready and on-site at the agreed-upon time. Once we’re in your home, we’ll cover all the floors, furniture, and appliances in the space to protect them from debris. After we’ve made sure everything is covered, our team will begin scraping off the popcorn ceiling. Once the popcorn ceiling is removed, we’ll look for any damages or cracks and repair them appropriately. Finally, the entire ceiling is sanded, primed, and painted the colour of your choice. It’s important to hire a professional, experienced team to ensure a popcorn ceiling removal job is done well. Here at MR Painting, we take pride in our dedication to providing our clients with top-quality outcomes that will leave them satisfied and happy with their new space.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs

Although there is no measurable increase in home value that can be directly attributed to removing popcorn ceilings, having smooth ceilings adds a sanitary and more aesthetically pleasing option that most home buyers prefer.
Popcorn ceilings are notorious for harboring dust and allergens. With smooth ceilings that are popcorn free, not only will your space be cleaner but it will also look bigger because of a smooth surfaces’ ability to reflect natural light.
Following a popcorn ceiling removal, it is best to prime and paint your ceiling to improve the visual aesthetic by evenly distributing colour and texture. Adding a layer of primer and paint will also add additional protection for your ceilings. For a finished look, we recommend painting your ceiling after a popcorn ceiling removal.
Absolutely. Not only will hiring a professional save you time and effort, but it may even be the more cost-effective option also. Purchasing or renting the necessary equipment might prove to be a costly alternative – not to mention the finished result might not be exactly what you were looking for. For the best results, hire the pros.

To ensure that you don’t make a huge mess and dirty up your room too much, consider the following prep tips before removing a popcorn ceiling:

  • Covering floors and walls with plastic drop cloths
  • Removing all furniture
  • Removing ceiling fixtures and fans
  • Covering electrical boxes
If you aren’t interested in removing your popcorn ceilings, painting them is an option. Our team is experienced in both removal and painting of popcorn ceilings.