"Awesome communication throughout. Competitive pricing. Fast turn around. Had them remove popcorn ceiling and repaint ent…"
Katie Karow
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Twin Cities
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Popcorn ceiling removal updates older Twin Cities homes by scraping away dated texture and skimming the ceiling smooth. It is a great indoor improvement to tackle during the long Minnesota winter.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities home.
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Honest Reviews from Real Homeowners
"Tyler did a great job following up throughout the process to make sure we reached the desired outcome for our home."
Mike Carman
"The entire team was great to work with. They did an amazing job and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommend them fo…"
Jill Dian
"I had the BEST experience with this company and would recommend them to anyone looking for great quality work in a quick…"
Kelly Callaway
"Awesome communication throughout. Competitive pricing. Fast turn around. Had them remove popcorn ceiling and repaint ent…"
Katie Karow
"Tyler did a great job following up throughout the process to make sure we reached the desired outcome for our home."
Mike Carman
"The entire team was great to work with. They did an amazing job and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommend them fo…"
Jill Dian
"I had the BEST experience with this company and would recommend them to anyone looking for great quality work in a quick…"
Kelly Callaway
"Fast, clean and great crew"
Cindy McGannon
"Tyler, I believe was a manager was phenomenal. From the time he came out to give us an estimate, to the very last day of…"
Cali Pentland
"A great team of professionals from estimate, job performance, clean up and after work follow up to ensure I was satisfie…"
Aj F
"They did an excellent job. My place is so much more modern with a new coat of paint. It's so much brighter in my home. A…"
Diane Ward
"Great experience! Chloe made everything really streamlined and my crew was awesome! Super efficient but paid attention t…"
Meghan Brown
"That 1 Painter Twin Cities did an incredible job of painting the interior of my home. They repaired a long crack in the…"
Norma Parker
"The job managed by Chloe was excellent. The painters did a good job and cleaned up nicely when they were done. They were…"
Marlys Moen
"What an amazing, hassle free service! Thank he team did an excellent job pairing my condo. It feels so fresh and new now…"
Reham Habib
"That one painter did a fabulous job with our house! Nolan, the site manager was great to work with and Tony and his team…"
Julianne Hertog
"That 1 Painter has a lot of paint crews. I think I got the best one. My job exceeded all of my expectations. It looks gr…"
Walter White
"We could not be happier with the customer service, painting, and final produce from Nolan, Michelle, Eswin and team! The…"
Katey Wheeler Cole
"Communication and customer service are definitely a priority for Nolan and the crew that painted our home's exterior. We…"
Carol Engstrom
"Amazing experience! Great communication, very fast and the job was done to perfection! Highly recommend!"
Emily Dahl
"Great job, from bidding to completion of work! Entire main floor was painted and crew did a thorough job, with emphasis…"
Nancy Pascutoi
"I've always been that DIY kind of person, but when it came to painting the exterior of my house, I knew I needed profess…"
mary bauer
"The painters took care with my home."
Laura brazil
"Chloe and the team did an outstanding job. She saw the job through start to finish and her team was spot on. Thank you."
Brian Auge
"Gorgeous freshly painted window casings, knock-down ceiling, and fresh painted walls. I'm smitten! Painters are very tal…"
Pamm Post
"Super impressed and genuinely happy with the work this team did. From the first consultation to the final touch-ups, the…"
KT M
"I can't recommend That 1 Painter enough! Chloe was immensely kind and helpful throughout the entire project. Eswin is an…"
Caitlin Sweetser
"We could not be happier with "That 1 Painter" and their work. Nolan is a pleasure to work with and his team (Ramiero & E…"
Kathy Riazi
"After meeting at the Victoria home show in April, Nolan came out and discussed my project. He is very professional, cour…"
Craig Jelinek - NV Bell
"Thorough planning, preparation, and execution"
Marjorie Eisenach
What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Twin Cities (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 FAQs in Twin Cities
Yes, it is indoor work, making it ideal to schedule during the cold months when exterior projects pause.
Yes, we skim the ceiling smooth and finish it with fresh paint as part of the service.
Pre-1980 homes across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and older Bloomington sections get a third-party asbestos test before scrape starts. Post-1980 builds in Maple Grove, Woodbury, and newer Lakeville typically test clean, but we still recommend the test. The scope is walked at the free in-home estimate.
Contained and controlled, plastic on floors and walls, zip-wall doorways, and dust management on active zones in Edina and Plymouth homes. Neighboring rooms stay livable during the work. The setup is walked at the free in-home estimate.
Smooth is the most common finish on Minnesota repaints, with a light knockdown as a secondary option. The ceiling is skim-coated, sanded, primed, and painted. Every scope carries 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 the Twin Cities' market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Twin Cities Homeowners Need to Know
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Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal Worth It?
Removing popcorn ceilings modernizes your home and can increase value by 1–3% in the Twin Cities' market.
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Homes built before 1980 may contain asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Here's what to do before removal.
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Professional removal typically costs $1–$3 per square foot, including skim coating and painting.
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