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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Denver and Aurora
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Popcorn ceilings instantly date a room, and plenty of Denver and Aurora homes still have them overhead.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Denver - Aurora 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 Denver - Aurora homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
Step 1: Ceiling Assessment
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.
Step 2: Remove & Smooth
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 Denver - Aurora 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 Denver - Aurora home.
Step 3: Prime & Paint
Step 1: Ceiling Assessment
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Denver - Aurora homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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 Denver - Aurora home.
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"Excellent painting service. Andrés López was very professional from the first contact, meeting deadlines and delivering…"
Viviana Torres
"I had a great experience with this painting company especially with Andres. He was an excellent person from start to fin…"
Yamilet López
"Can't say enough about the job Junior and Fernanda did on our interior and outside stucco. They were attentive to detail…"
Brian Wheelis
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Denver and Aurora (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 Portfolio Gallery
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Portfolio Gallery
- Smooth ceiling skim coat after popcorn removal in Denver - Aurora home
- Skim coating ceiling after popcorn texture removal
- Crew member finishing ceiling after popcorn removal in Denver - Aurora
- Close-up of popcorn ceiling texture being scraped off
- Smoothing ceiling after popcorn removal in Denver - Aurora home
- Modern smooth ceiling after popcorn removal
- Finished smooth white ceiling after popcorn removal
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal Across Denver - Aurora
Popcorn ceilings applied before the mid-1980s across the Denver metro can carry legacy materials that require testing before scraping, and older Montbello, Original Aurora, and Thornton homes fall in that window. Crews ask about the age and refer homeowners to an accredited testing lab when needed so the removal method is chosen safely. Once results are clear we scope the scrape, skim, and refinish as one continuous visit.
The scrape itself is the fast part; the skim-coat that follows is what turns the ceiling flat. Older Park Hill and Aurora ceilings sometimes need multiple skim passes to bury shadow lines from the original texture, and light knock-down or fully smooth finishes are both available. Ceiling fans, pendants, and can-light trims come down before we scrape so nothing gets nicked and the ceiling reads uniform after refinish.
Popcorn removal almost always pairs with a fresh ceiling and wall paint in the same room and often sequences into an interior painting scope for the rest of the house. The finish level is agreed before we start so the room returns exactly as the homeowner pictured it.
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 Denver and Aurora
Do you protect the rest of the room during removal?
Yes. We mask floors, walls, and fixtures and contain the work area in your Denver or Aurora home, then scrape, smooth, and repaint. We leave the space clean and the new ceiling carries our 3-year transferable warranty.
Can a popcorn ceiling be smoothed and painted the same project?
It can. Removal, smoothing, and a fresh ceiling coat all happen as one job. We'll outline the full scope and timeline at your free in-home estimate.
Are 1970s popcorn ceilings a legacy-material concern in Denver - Aurora?
Popcorn ceilings applied before the mid-1980s can carry legacy materials that require testing before scraping. Older Montbello and Original Aurora homes fall in that window, and we ask about the age and refer you to an accredited testing lab when needed so the removal method is chosen safely. Once results are clear we scope the scrape and refinish.
Do ceiling fixtures need to come down before popcorn removal?
Ceiling fans, pendants, and can-light trims come down before we scrape so nothing gets nicked and the ceiling reads uniform after refinish. Our crews cap wiring safely and reinstall the fixtures once the ceiling is repainted. That handling is included in the popcorn-removal scope.
How flat will the ceiling look after popcorn removal?
After the scrape our crews skim-coat the substrate, sand, and prime so the ceiling reads flat under a light knock-down or a smooth finish. Older Aurora and Commerce City ceilings sometimes need multiple skim passes to bury shadow lines. The finish level is agreed before we start.
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 Denver - Aurora's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Denver - Aurora 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 Denver - Aurora's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Denver - Aurora Homeowners Need to Know
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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