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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Arlington-Alexandria
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Plenty of older bungalows and dated condos across Arlington, Del Ray, and Alexandria still carry acoustic popcorn ceilings.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Arlington-Alexandria homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
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Ceiling Assessment. We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Arlington-Alexandria homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
We protect your furniture and floors with full-room containment, wet-scrape the popcorn ceiling texture, skim-coat to a smooth finish, and sand for a perfectly flat, paint-ready surface.
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Remove & Smooth. We protect your furniture and floors with full-room containment, wet-scrape the popcorn ceiling texture, skim-coat to a smooth finish, and sand for a perfectly flat, paint-ready surface.
The smooth ceiling is primed and painted with premium flat ceiling paint for a clean, modern look that transforms the entire room and adds value to your Arlington-Alexandria home.
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Prime & Paint. The smooth ceiling is primed and painted with premium flat ceiling paint for a clean, modern look that transforms the entire room and adds value to your Arlington-Alexandria home.
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"Awesome, professional, timely, very cleanly pre-during and post job! Great painting job! Will be bringing back for more…"
Peter Evans
"They did a great job and didnt stop until the job was completed. They mean it when they say satisfaction guaranteed!"
Naveen Reddy
"We used That 1 Painter for the first time this week and we will ALWAYS use them in the future! The service was prompt, c…"
Art A
"I cant say enough great things about this painting team! They were so communicative and kind throughout the entire proce…"
Nikki Francis
"Awesome, professional, timely, very cleanly pre-during and post job! Great painting job! Will be bringing back for more…"
Peter Evans
"The crew was great. They arrived on time (early actually) and got the job done quickly and efficiently. They did excelle…"
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"We are very happy with our experience with That 1 Painter! Mitch is great with communication. They were able to get our…"
Kayla Williams
"This is a friendly team that offers detail-oriented & professional work performance."
Joey Chou
"Great communication and nice job done. Completed in a week from quote time! I would definitely recommend."
Joette James
What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Arlington-Alexandria (2026)
107%
Maximum ROI on popcorn ceiling removal
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70–80%
Typical investment recouped at resale
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$1,985
Average professional removal cost
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Arlington and Alexandria
Popcorn ceilings are still common in 1970s and 1980s North Arlington and Alexandria housing stock, especially in condos and townhomes. Homeowners remove the texture as part of a larger refresh, and the move alone modernizes a whole home more than almost any other single change. Pre-1980 homes are tested for asbestos before any removal begins so the scope is handled safely and to code.
Removal is a wet-scrape process, not a dry sanding job. Crews mask floors and walls, saturate the texture in manageable sections, and scrape it back to the original drywall. From there the ceiling is skim-coated flat, primed, and painted, and the result reads as a modern smooth ceiling that pairs cleanly with any interior repaint on the schedule.
Popcorn removal is usually bundled with interior painting and often with drywall repair when the underlying ceiling has past water spots or seam cracks. Full cure is respected before furniture returns, and every scope is backed by our 3-year transferable warranty.
Our 3-Year Warranty
Your peace of mind, at the top of mind with our three-year transferable warranty. Covers the painting job, even if you sell the house.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs in Arlington-Alexandria
Yes, we mask and protect the space carefully so removal and skimming stay contained in an occupied unit.
We skim-coat the ceiling to a smooth, flat surface, then prime and paint for a clean finish.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Resources
Expert tips, how-to guides, and inspiration for your next popcorn ceiling removal project.
Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in Arlington-Alexandria's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Arlington-Alexandria Homeowners Need to Know
Homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Here's what to do before removal.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost Breakdown
Professional removal typically costs $1–$3 per square foot, including skim coating and painting.
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Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in Arlington-Alexandria's market.
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Homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Here's what to do before removal.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost Breakdown
Professional removal typically costs $1–$3 per square foot, including skim coating and painting.
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