"William and his apprentice did an amazing job painting our great room- red ceiling, scaffolding, and all! I highly recom…"
Julie McElroy
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in North Detroit
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Many of the homes built across Lenox, Richmond, and Madison Heights still wear textured popcorn ceilings, and scraping them flat instantly modernizes a room.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 North Detroit 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 North Detroit 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 North Detroit 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 North Detroit home.
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"We couldn’t be happier with the results! They painted the walls, ceiling, and trim, and the room looks incredible. The w…"
T Lafayette
"Very detail oriented and professional. I’d definitely recommend them and will certainly hire them again for future proje…"
David Gorman
"Great process, from coming out for a quote and explaining what they do, to scheduling, to final payment, and most import…"
James Chatfield
"William and his apprentice did an amazing job painting our great room- red ceiling, scaffolding, and all! I highly recom…"
Julie McElroy
"We couldn’t be happier with the results! They painted the walls, ceiling, and trim, and the room looks incredible. The w…"
T Lafayette
"Very detail oriented and professional. I’d definitely recommend them and will certainly hire them again for future proje…"
David Gorman
"Great process, from coming out for a quote and explaining what they do, to scheduling, to final payment, and most import…"
James Chatfield
"Outstanding Service! Our HOA selected That1Painter for a 2 Phase project of painting (repair and caulk) of our 18 buildi…"
Kimberly MacNish
"What a fabulous business to work with. Our HOA board hired THAT 1 Painter North Detroit and are very happy with the work…"
Ceryl
"Autumn and That 1 Painter North Detroit have been wonderful to work with- amazing work!!"
K Miotke
"Job was finished before start date! Communication was second to none. Paint crew and management were always professional…"
Nancy Gitter
"Michelle is wonderful to work with! W Eve worked with them before, and this time was no different. Great communication,…"
Sue Rushman
"We had a great experience working with them. They were very professional, prompt, and maintained excellent communication…"
Jill Balazsi
"Working with Autum and Michelle was a fun and exciting process. Guys that came out to paint did a great job, we never th…"
Mike Matthews
"We had an outstanding experience with That 1 Painter North Detroit. From start to finish, their communication was clear,…"
Michelle Gilbert
What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in North Detroit (2026)
107%
Maximum ROI on popcorn ceiling removal
Angi
70–80%
Typical investment recouped at resale
House Digest
$1,985
Average professional removal cost
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs in North Detroit
We mask floors and walls and contain the scraping, then clean up fully before we leave. Homeowners in Richmond and Lenox are usually surprised how contained the process stays.
After scraping we skim-coat to smooth out imperfections, prime, and apply a fresh ceiling paint, leaving Madison Heights and Clawson rooms with a clean, flat modern finish.
Pre-1980 homes across Southfield, Farmington Hills, and older Warren and Sterling Heights sections get a third-party asbestos test before scrape starts. Post-1980 builds in Rochester Hills and Washington Township 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 Troy and Birmingham 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 Michigan 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 North Detroit's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What North Detroit 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 North Detroit's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What North Detroit 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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