"Jeff and team did a great job painting. It was a clean, spotless result."
Anthony Lanzisera
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in New Jersey
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Dated popcorn ceilings linger in plenty of mid-century homes around Livingston, Parsippany, and Randolph, dulling otherwise bright rooms.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey home.
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"I worked with Adel and Alberto to schedule and price out the paint job I needed at my house. They were patient, understa…"
Jacqueline Olsen
"From the beginning to end everything was perfect. They checked with us throughout the project to make sure everything wa…"
Elissa Nelson
"Jeff and team did a great job painting. It was a clean, spotless result."
Anthony Lanzisera
"I recently contacted That 1 Painter to get a whole house interior (walls, ceiling, trim) painting estimate. I met with C…"
JJ B
"I worked with Adel and Alberto to schedule and price out the paint job I needed at my house. They were patient, understa…"
Jacqueline Olsen
"From the beginning to end everything was perfect. They checked with us throughout the project to make sure everything wa…"
Elissa Nelson
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Faith Sullivan
"Fantastic experience with That 1 Painter! Efficient, neat, and absolutely talented crew! My kitchen looks beautiful and…"
Karen Galbraith
"Everyone on the team was extremely professional! They worked efficiently and did a beautiful job!"
Stephanie Bernstein
"The team did a great job. Arrived on time, handled every detail, cleaned up and even finished ahead of schedule!"
Chris Fox
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Phoebe Punzalan
"That 1 Painter did an outstanding job painting multiple classrooms within our Middle School in a neat and timely manner.…"
Scott Bellows
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Meghan Marton
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in New Jersey (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 FAQs in New Jersey
We contain and protect the space before scraping, then patch and repaint for a clean, smooth finish. Most homeowners in the Morris County area are surprised how tidy the process is.
Yes. Once the ceiling is scraped and smoothed, we prime and paint it with our premium low-VOC finish so the whole room feels updated, all under our 3-year transferable warranty.
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 New Jersey's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What New Jersey 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 New Jersey's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What New Jersey 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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