"Quick and efficient. Did a very nice job on some exterior doors and frames and repainting a laundry room."
Scott Wise
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Michiana
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Many ranches and split-levels around Mishawaka and Elkhart still carry the popcorn ceilings of their build era, and removing them brightens and modernizes a room fast.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Michiana 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 Michiana 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 Michiana 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 Michiana home.
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"The finished kitchen cabinets far exceeded my expectations! Justin and the painter, Enrique were a pleasure to work with…"
Kimberly Dwyer
"What a wonderful experience I had working with That 1 Painter to have the exterior of my home painted. At every phase of…"
Mark McClean
"Highly recommend! Justin and his team are amazing! Their work is thorough, detailed, and done in a timely manner. Great…"
Jillian Zeeff
"Quick and efficient. Did a very nice job on some exterior doors and frames and repainting a laundry room."
Scott Wise
"The finished kitchen cabinets far exceeded my expectations! Justin and the painter, Enrique were a pleasure to work with…"
Kimberly Dwyer
"What a wonderful experience I had working with That 1 Painter to have the exterior of my home painted. At every phase of…"
Mark McClean
"Highly recommend! Justin and his team are amazing! Their work is thorough, detailed, and done in a timely manner. Great…"
Jillian Zeeff
"Justin did a great job entire project Would use him again. Greg"
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"That 1 Painter did a great job painting portions of my house exterior. They made sure that all spots were painted to my…"
Sarah Joswick
"Justin made the process super easy and they did a great job on the work."
Amanda Zaluckyj
"The painters didn't make a mess, they cleaned up everything and moved furniture back. Left them in my home all day, no p…"
Dawn A. Teeters
"Pleasant experience, reasonable price, no problems. I plan to use them for interior painting in the future."
Judy Boruff
"Great job! Quoted the project in a timely manner and completed the work efficiently. Looks great!"
Lisa Schrock
"Justin and his crew did an excellent job painting to full exterior of our house, highly recommended!"
R. Niedbalski
"That 1 Painting did a fantastic job! Their team was conscientious, timely, professional, and incredibly clean throughout…"
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Michiana (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 for Michiana Homes
Popcorn ceilings still show up on plenty of older South Bend, Elkhart, and Goshen homes, and the removal work is the single biggest visual upgrade an interior can take. Once the texture is scraped, skimmed, primed, and painted flat, the room reads dramatically taller and more current under LED lighting. Homes built before the mid-1980s can carry asbestos in the texture, so testing through a certified lab clears the ceiling before any scraping begins.
Containment is what makes this scope livable in an occupied home. Floors, walls, and any remaining furniture are fully masked, and the work area is contained so scraping debris stays out of the rest of the home. Ceilings are wetted where appropriate so texture releases cleanly rather than tearing paper, and daily cleanup keeps the home usable while a room is worked.
Most homeowners choose a smooth or very light knockdown ceiling once the popcorn is off. Ceiling paint is chosen for a flat, uniform look, and the scope pairs cleanly with any interior painting already scheduled. Where the removal exposed cracks or dings, drywall repair is folded in so the whole ceiling returns as one clean surface.
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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 Michiana
Flat and modern. After scraping we skim-coat, sand, and prime, then apply a clean finish coat, so you're left with a smooth ceiling rather than a rough scraped one.
We work to prevent that, masking floors and walls and cleaning as we go so the mess stays contained to the room we're working in.
Yes, any popcorn ceiling installed before the mid-1980s is tested for asbestos-containing material before any scraping begins. That includes a lot of the older Mishawaka, Elkhart, and Plymouth stock. If a test comes back positive, we coordinate a licensed abatement crew before we come back to finish the ceiling.
After the popcorn is scraped, the ceiling is skim-coated, sanded, and finished either smooth or with a light knockdown texture at homeowner preference. The result is a modern ceiling that pulls low winter light through the room, a big lift in older South Bend and Elkhart homes. Owner Justin Stecz's crews walk the finish at the free in-home estimate.
The room is fully sealed with plastic and containment, and the popcorn is scraped wet to control dust, so the rest of the home stays livable. Air movers vent the room during the work. The 3-year transferable warranty covers the finished, painted ceiling.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Resources
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Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in Michiana's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Michiana 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 Michiana's market.
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Professional removal typically costs $1–$3 per square foot, including skim coating and painting.
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