Smooth, finished ceiling after popcorn texture removal and skim coating

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.

Project manager arranging asbestos testing and protecting room before popcorn ceiling removal
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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.

Popcorn ceiling being wet-scraped and skim-coated with joint compound
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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.

Finished smooth ceiling after popcorn removal, skim coating, priming, and paint
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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.

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

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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 Treasure Valley home
Skim coating ceiling after popcorn texture removal
Crew member finishing ceiling after popcorn removal in Treasure Valley
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Smoothing ceiling after popcorn removal in Treasure Valley home
Modern smooth ceiling after popcorn removal
Finished smooth white ceiling after popcorn removal

Trusted Paint Partners

Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG
Romabio

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.

Painter applying a clean finish near a window to represent That 1 Painter's 3-year workmanship warranty

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

We mask and contain the work area to keep dust controlled, then scrape and skim before leaving a clean, smooth ceiling.

Yes, we skim the ceiling smooth and finish it with paint as part of the project.

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.

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.

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.

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