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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in New Orleans
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
From mid-century ranches in Metairie to older homes in Gretna and Harvey, removing dated popcorn ceilings instantly modernizes a New Orleans interior and brightens humid, low-light rooms.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 New Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans home.
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"They took my drab white house and transformed it into a dreamy blue cottage complete with Robin eggs blue porch ceiling,…"
Lynn Ben'Ami
"That Painter did a great job. I had the interior painted and it was done within the time frame promised and the painters…"
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"Fresh new look with a great dependable team. They took the time to do a wonderful job and worked with me as adjustments…"
Rhonda Davis
"I was very hesitant using paint for cabinets. After researching varied options and after meeting with the sales person m…"
John Serio
"They took my drab white house and transformed it into a dreamy blue cottage complete with Robin eggs blue porch ceiling,…"
Lynn Ben'Ami
"That Painter did a great job. I had the interior painted and it was done within the time frame promised and the painters…"
NAVJOT REDPATH
"Fresh new look with a great dependable team. They took the time to do a wonderful job and worked with me as adjustments…"
Rhonda Davis
"Monica is super kind and so is the team. I know from personal experience that they will do whatever they can to not only…"
Chelsey Salisbury
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"The company is one of the best companies I have had the pleasure of working with in New Orleans. They went above and bey…"
Michael Carter
"My experience with 1 Painter was exceptional from start to finish. I initially reached out to have a few rooms painted,…"
Owen Phyfer
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Amy Galley
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Lindsey Chopin
"Had a small bathroom that needed updating. The crews were friendly, on time and took care to make sure everything was do…"
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in New Orleans (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 New Orleans Homes
Popcorn ceilings still show up on plenty of older Lakeview, Kenner, Metairie, and Gentilly 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.
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 New Orleans
Our crews protect your floors and furnishings, scrape the texture, then skim, sand, and repaint for a clean modern look in homes across New Orleans, Kenner, and Chalmette, backed by a 3-year transferable warranty.
We finish smoothed ceilings with premium low-VOC paint suited to our Gulf-South climate, helping rooms in Metairie and Marrero stay fresh. Ask about it during your free in-home estimate.
Pre-1980 homes across the Garden District, Uptown, and Mid-City get a third-party asbestos test before scrape starts. Post-1980 builds in Kenner and Slidell 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 Lakeview and Metairie 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 Orleans Parish 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 New Orleans's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What New Orleans 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 Orleans's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What New Orleans 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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