Popcorn Ceiling Removal Without the Nightmare
Alejandro Cortes • February 18, 2025
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Without the Nightmare
Popcorn ceilings were never meant to last forever.
They age your home, catch dust, and make modern lighting a pain. So when it’s time to upgrade, most people picture a weekend project—or a total disaster.
Here’s the truth:
Popcorn removal can be clean, seamless, and stress-free—
if you hire the right crew.
At Superior Drywall & Finishing, we specialize in popcorn ceiling removal that doesn’t destroy your space or drag on for days. Here’s how we do it.
Why Most Popcorn Ceiling Jobs Go Wrong
We’ve seen it too many times:
- Plastic taped halfway up the wall (if at all)
- Ceiling scraped dry, gouging the sheetrock underneath
- Dust everywhere
- Uneven texture left behind
- Painters brought in to "cover the mess"
You deserve better. And if you're living in the home during the work, you can’t afford a sloppy job.
Our Process: What Makes Us Different
1. We Prep Like Pros
We mask every inch of your walls, floors, and fixtures. Vents get sealed. Furniture gets moved or covered. Your space gets protected.
2. We Soften & Scrape Safely
Depending on the age of your home, we test or assume there's potential asbestos risk. If safe, we mist and scrape smoothly—not dry-scraped like amateurs do.
3. We Repair and Refinish
Once the ceiling is stripped, we repair any surface imperfections and apply a fresh, modern finish—flat, knockdown, or light texture. Seamless, clean, paint-ready.
4. We Leave it Cleaner Than We Found It
Using Festool dust extractors, we sand and blend everything dust-free. No fog. No cleanup headaches. No complaints.
Real Results. No Damage. No Drama.
Here’s the difference:
Most crews just remove popcorn.
We restore your ceiling to look brand new—without wrecking your home in the process.
So whether you're remodeling, prepping to sell, or just want to ditch that 1980s vibe…
We make it easy. We make it clean. And we make it right.
Thinking of removing your popcorn ceilings?
Let’s make it smooth—literally.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today!
Most people never think twice about what’s behind their walls. They see smooth paint, maybe a light texture—and that’s it. But underneath that? There’s a process. A rhythm. A level of detail that most drywall crews never reach. And it shows. At Superior Drywall & Finishing, we do things differently. Not because it’s trendy. But because it’s the only way we operate. The Little Things Aren’t Little We believe: - Seams should be invisible - Corners should be sharp and clean - Texture should be balanced—not heavy in one room and light in the next - Sanding shouldn’t leave a fog of dust behind - Your home—or your build—should feel respected the entire time we’re in it Craftsmanship isn’t about what people notice. It’s about what they don’t. Our Process—Start to Finish 1. Plan-Driven We measure and layout using digital tools. No guesswork. No improvising on-site. 2. Clean from the First Step Floors covered. Fixtures masked. Vents protected. Dust controlled with Festool extractors. 3. Seamless Execution Taping, mudding, texturing—it’s a flow. Each stage handled with precision, not speed-runs. 4. Final Walkthroughs Matter We check everything. We touch up. We walk it with the client. It doesn’t leave our hands until it’s perfect. What You’re Left With It’s not just a wall. It’s the backdrop of your home, your business, your life. And when it’s done right—you feel it, even if you can’t explain it. That’s what we aim for on every job. Want to see real craftsmanship for yourself? Let us show you what flawless drywall actually looks like. Schedule a free consultation today!
Deadlines matter. So does your reputation. As a builder or general contractor, you’ve got multiple trades to juggle—and if one drops the ball, everyone feels it. When drywall crews show up late, underdeliver, or leave seams sloppy, you pay the price. Here’s the mistake we see most often: Hiring based on price instead of performance. Cheap Crews Cost More We’ve been brought in too many times to fix what a cheap crew broke— - Re-taping seams that weren’t set right - Fixing flashing joints and uneven texture - Cleaning up thick layers of dust that ruined the painter’s prep - Causing delays that push your whole schedule back What looked like a “deal” ends up costing you days, labor hours, and client trust. Why We’re Different 1. We Actually Show Up On time. Every time. No chasing. No “where’s the crew?” calls. 2. We Run Off Your Plans We use digital measuring tools, read plans like builders, and don’t need to be babysat. 3. We Finish Fast—And Finish Right Sharp corners, clean seams, zero rework. We do it once, and it sticks. 4. We Don’t Make a Mess for Other Trades Festool sanding means your painter walks into a clean job, not a dust bomb. 5. We Make You Look Good Your client sees clean crews, organized process, and a perfect finish. That’s what they remember. Your Project Deserves Better Drywall is one of the last things clients see before paint goes on. It can make or break their first impression of the entire build. We’re not here to be the cheapest bid. We’re here to be the cleanest, sharpest, most reliable drywall partner you’ve ever had. Want to keep your next build on track? Schedule a free consultation today!
