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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Treasure Valley
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Popcorn ceiling removal modernizes older Treasure Valley homes by scraping off dated texture and skimming the surface smooth. It instantly updates rooms from Caldwell to Eagle.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Treasure Valley 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 Treasure Valley 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 Treasure Valley 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 Treasure Valley home.
Step 3: Prime & Paint
Step 1: Ceiling Assessment
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Treasure Valley 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 Treasure Valley home.
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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
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Treasure Valley (2026)
107%
Maximum ROI on popcorn ceiling removal
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70–80%
Typical investment recouped at resale
House Digest
$1,985
Average professional removal cost
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal Portfolio Gallery
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Portfolio Gallery
- Smooth ceiling skim coat after popcorn removal in Treasure Valley home
- Skim coating ceiling after popcorn texture removal
- Crew member finishing ceiling after popcorn removal in Treasure Valley
- Close-up of popcorn ceiling texture being scraped off
- Smoothing ceiling after popcorn removal in Treasure Valley home
- Modern smooth ceiling after popcorn removal
- Finished smooth white ceiling after popcorn removal
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal for Treasure Valley Homes
Popcorn ceilings still show up on plenty of older Boise, Nampa, and Caldwell 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 Treasure Valley
Is popcorn ceiling removal messy?
We mask and contain the work area to keep dust controlled, then scrape and skim before leaving a clean, smooth ceiling.
Do you repaint after removing the texture?
Yes, we skim the ceiling smooth and finish it with paint as part of the project.
Do you test for asbestos before scraping popcorn ceilings in older Boise homes?
Yes, any popcorn ceiling installed before the mid-1980s is tested for asbestos-containing material before any scraping begins. That includes a lot of the older Boise North End, Nampa, and Caldwell stock. If a test comes back positive, we coordinate a licensed abatement crew before we come back to finish the ceiling.
What does the ceiling look like after popcorn removal in the Treasure Valley?
After the popcorn is scraped, the ceiling is skim-coated, sanded, and finished either smooth or with a light knockdown texture at homeowner preference. The result is a modern ceiling that pulls light through the room, which is a big lift in older Meridian and Nampa homes. Owner Ruth Brinton's crews walk the finish at the free in-home estimate.
How dusty is popcorn removal in an occupied Boise-area home?
The room is fully sealed with plastic and containment, and the popcorn is scraped wet to control dust, so the rest of the home stays livable. Air movers vent the room during the work. The 3-year transferable warranty covers the finished, painted ceiling.
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 Treasure Valley's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Treasure Valley 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 Treasure Valley's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Treasure Valley 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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