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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in North Jersey
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Plenty of mid-century split-levels and ranches around Paramus, Oakland, and Hackettstown still carry dated popcorn ceilings that flatten otherwise bright rooms.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 North Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey home.
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"Excellent team and great pricing!! 10/10 recommend!"
Nina Barrett
"That 1 Painter completed exterior painting on my home and historic boathouse on the Saddle River. They did extensive pre…"
Jeffrey E. Kracht, ASID
"I had a really good experience with That 1 Painter North Jersey. George, was professional, and easy to work with. He too…"
Maria Lorena Delos Santos
"This painting company did such an AMAZING 🤩 job! Attention to detail with every bit of their work! Can’t wait for the n…"
Kaitlyn Pascarelli
"Excellent team and great pricing!! 10/10 recommend!"
Nina Barrett
"Great job"
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"My husband and I recently had the interior of our condo painted, and we could not be happier with the results! The walls…"
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in North Jersey (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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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 North Jersey
We contain the room, protect floors and furnishings, then scrape, patch, and repaint for a clean finish. Most Bergen County homeowners are surprised how tidy it stays.
Yes. Once the texture is removed and smoothed, we prime and paint with our premium low-VOC finish so the room feels fully updated, all under 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 Jersey's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What North Jersey 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 Jersey's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What North Jersey 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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