"Matt and his team at ‘That 1 Painter’ did a fantastic job painting our kitchen and breakfast nook. They were on time, ef…"
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in MoCo
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Those textured popcorn ceilings still linger in plenty of Rockville, Aspen Hill, and Gaithersburg homes built decades back, casting shadows and quietly dating every room below.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 MoCo 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 MoCo 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 MoCo 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 MoCo home.
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"This was our first time working with that 1 Painter MoCo & Frederick and they were amazing! Very professional, great com…"
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"If you are looking for a reliable, top-tier painting company, look no further than That 1 Painter. They recently took on…"
Charmane Carrington
"I happen to just come across That 1 Painter while on IG, and they just completed our first project in our garage. I am v…"
Lindsay Richards
"Matt and his team at ‘That 1 Painter’ did a fantastic job painting our kitchen and breakfast nook. They were on time, ef…"
Linda Asher
"This was our first time working with that 1 Painter MoCo & Frederick and they were amazing! Very professional, great com…"
Michelle S.
"If you are looking for a reliable, top-tier painting company, look no further than That 1 Painter. They recently took on…"
Charmane Carrington
"I happen to just come across That 1 Painter while on IG, and they just completed our first project in our garage. I am v…"
Lindsay Richards
"The entire process was smooth from start to finish. Communication was exemplary. I always received a prompt response whe…"
april burnell
"Owner helped give me a step by step on the project even when it was too small for them 5/5 stars will recommend"
Kellen Morris
"Matt and his team have repaired and repainted shutters at my house. They did an excellent job and the communication was…"
Josef Martens
"Came out quick to do the estimate, stayed in communication, did our job in one day. I will recommend them over & over ag…"
Michelle Friedman
"Can’t say enough about this amazing company. Their team was great!! So glad we chose them to work with us on our project…"
Denise Hitt
"Great guys to work with for painting. Reasonable pricing and came in quickly to meet our needs. Beautiful work! Will def…"
Kara S
"A pleasure dealing with this company from start to finish. The online interest form was easy and they reached out right…"
Natasha Oksenhendler
"Very nice experience with Matt and team. They did outside outside of all my windows and doors for me, and it looks great…"
Miriam Grogan
What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in MoCo (2026)
107%
Maximum ROI on popcorn ceiling removal
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70–80%
Typical investment recouped at resale
House Digest
$1,985
Average professional removal cost
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs in MoCo
We seal off the room with plastic and floor protection, scrape, then skim and sand, most of the dust stays contained, and we clean up fully so the rest of your Aspen Hill home stays livable.
Smooth and freshly painted. After scraping we skim-coat to flatten imperfections, sand, prime, and paint, leaving a clean modern ceiling throughout your Rockville rooms.
Pre-1980 homes across Aspen Hill, Rockville, and older Olney and Sandy Spring subdivisions get a third-party asbestos test before scrape starts. Post-1980 builds in Germantown and Clarksburg typically test clean, but we still recommend the test. The scope is walked at the free in-home estimate.
Contained and controlled, plastic on floors and walls, zip-wall doorways, and dust management on active zones in Rockville and Columbia homes. Neighboring rooms stay livable during the work. The setup is walked at the free in-home estimate.
Smooth is the most common finish on Montgomery County repaints, with a light knockdown as a secondary option. The ceiling is skim-coated, sanded, primed, and painted. Every scope carries 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 MoCo's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What MoCo 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 MoCo's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What MoCo 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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