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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Plenty of mid-century Pinellas homes and waterfront condos still have popcorn ceilings, and That 1 Painter St. Petersburg scrapes and skims them smooth. We update ceilings in St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, Tarpon Springs, and Gulfport.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 St. Petersburg - Clearwater 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 St. Petersburg - Clearwater homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
Step 1: Ceiling Assessment
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.
Step 2: Remove & Smooth
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 St. Petersburg - Clearwater 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 St. Petersburg - Clearwater home.
Step 3: Prime & Paint
Step 1: Ceiling Assessment
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 St. Petersburg - Clearwater homes, evaluate the ceiling substrate condition, and discuss your preferred finish, smooth flat ceiling or a light modern texture.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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 St. Petersburg - Clearwater home.
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"Excellent painting service. Andrés López was very professional from the first contact, meeting deadlines and delivering…"
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"I had a great experience with this painting company especially with Andres. He was an excellent person from start to fin…"
Yamilet López
"Can't say enough about the job Junior and Fernanda did on our interior and outside stucco. They were attentive to detail…"
Brian Wheelis
"I had such a wonderful experience with this company and their performance at my home. They did such a fantastic job and…"
Spencer Flynn
"Excellent painting service. Andrés López was very professional from the first contact, meeting deadlines and delivering…"
Viviana Torres
"I had a great experience with this painting company especially with Andres. He was an excellent person from start to fin…"
Yamilet López
"Can't say enough about the job Junior and Fernanda did on our interior and outside stucco. They were attentive to detail…"
Brian Wheelis
"I had such a great experience with this painting service. A friend recommended them and I'm so glad they did. They were…"
Veronica Pulido
"Excellent job all around. Incredibly communicative and punctual and takes the time to quickly understand your vision. Ev…"
Kris Hodges
"Thank you for the work you did in my house, the paint turned out just the way I wanted, and my living room looks like ne…"
Julieta Muñoz
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Giovanni Garayua
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Natalia Castaño
"I had my full interior painted with That1Painter and I'm genuinely impressed. The whole process felt organized, clean an…"
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Alexei Racila
"Had a great experience with That1Painter. They painted our kitchen and the result turned out beautiful, clean lines, smo…"
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Carol Naranjo
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Kelly Aguirre
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in St. Petersburg and Clearwater (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 Portfolio Gallery
- Smooth ceiling skim coat after popcorn removal in St. Petersburg - Clearwater home
- Skim coating ceiling after popcorn texture removal
- Crew member finishing ceiling after popcorn removal in St. Petersburg - Clearwater
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- Smoothing ceiling after popcorn removal in St. Petersburg - Clearwater home
- Modern smooth ceiling after popcorn removal
- Finished smooth white ceiling after popcorn removal
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal for St. Petersburg and Clearwater Homes
Popcorn ceilings still show up on plenty of older Gulfport, Clearwater, and mid-century St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg and Clearwater 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 St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Can you remove popcorn ceilings in a waterfront condo?
Yes, we mask and contain the work carefully, which suits condos and homes across the peninsula.
What happens after scraping?
We skim the ceiling smooth, then prime and paint for a clean, modern finish.
Do you handle popcorn removal cleanly in a St. Petersburg condo?
Yes. In downtown St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach condos we mask floors and walls, control dust, and coordinate with building rules so the removal stays clean. Then we skim, sand, and repaint for a smooth modern ceiling.
Is the ceiling repainted after the popcorn comes off?
It is. Removal, smoothing, and a fresh low-VOC ceiling coat are all included, so you get a finished result. The work is covered by our 3-year transferable warranty.
Do older St. Petersburg ceilings need to be tested for asbestos first?
Popcorn texture applied before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos, so homes in Historic Kenwood, Gulfport, and the Old Northeast with original ceilings should be tested before removal begins. We coordinate the testing referral and hold the schedule until results are back. Every scope is confirmed at the free in-home estimate.
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Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in St. Petersburg - Clearwater's market.
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