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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Loudoun
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Older homes in Leesburg and Sterling, and some earlier Ashburn builds, still have dated acoustic popcorn ceilings.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Loudoun 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 Loudoun 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 Loudoun 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 Loudoun home.
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"We highly recommend Sam and That 1 Painter, they painted interior walls and primed/painted some wood trim areas, then af…"
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"Our experience with THAT 1 PAINTER was excellent! We needed the wrought iron railing on the front and back of our townho…"
Arthur Block
"We had a great experience from start to finish! The team painted our exterior shutters, gutters, front entry, and limewa…"
Beryl Ayn Young
"We feel like we have a new house!! We hired That 1Painter to do a complex job for us that required removing rotted woode…"
Liz Witmer
"We highly recommend Sam and That 1 Painter, they painted interior walls and primed/painted some wood trim areas, then af…"
matthew monroe
"Gabe and crew did a fabulous job painting our kitchen cabinets. The paint looks factory produced and the results are ter…"
Julie Nagle
"What a great experience. Everyone was professional, courteous, and provided exceptional service. I highly recommend."
Tiffany Blackmon
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Eric Prov
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"Easy to work with and did an outstanding job"
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Loudoun (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 Loudoun
Popcorn ceilings are still common in 1980s and 1990s Ashburn, Sterling, and Herndon 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 Loudoun
Yes, we mask and protect each room, scrape the texture, and skim the ceilings to a smooth finish.
We skim-coat after removal so the ceiling is flat and 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 Loudoun's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Loudoun 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 Loudoun's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Loudoun 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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