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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Fairfax-McLean
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Many established homes in Vienna, Oakton, and Falls Church still have dated acoustic popcorn ceilings.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Fairfax-McLean 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 Fairfax-McLean 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 Fairfax-McLean 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 Fairfax-McLean home.
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Nikki Francis
"They did a great job and didnt stop until the job was completed. They mean it when they say satisfaction guaranteed!"
Naveen Reddy
"The team worked together and coordinated efforts throughout the job. They insured quality and care was taken Throughout…"
Terri Darley
"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
"After researching 3 companies, we are very satisfied and happy with our choice! The crew completed the entire main level…"
Gigi Grimm
"Great communication, job done very well with a very short punch list afterwards. Their clean up was not as thorough as e…"
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Fairfax-McLean (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 Fairfax and McLean
Popcorn ceilings are still common in 1970s and 1980s Vienna, Oakton, and Fairfax housing stock, especially in split-levels and colonials. 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 Fairfax-McLean
We mask and protect the room thoroughly before scraping, then skim and finish so cleanup is contained.
Yes, we skim-coat after removal for a clean, flat ceiling that's ready to prime and paint.
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 Fairfax-McLean's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Fairfax-McLean 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 Fairfax-McLean's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Fairfax-McLean 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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