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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.
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 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.
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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 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.
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs in St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Yes, we mask and contain the work carefully, which suits condos and homes across the peninsula.
We skim the ceiling smooth, then prime and paint for a clean, modern finish.
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.
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.
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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Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in St. Petersburg - Clearwater's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What St. Petersburg - Clearwater Homeowners Need to Know
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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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