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Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Waco
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Project, From Consultation to Completion
Plenty of homes around Waco and Bellmead still wear the dated popcorn ceilings of their era, and removing them instantly modernizes a Central Texas living space.
We test for asbestos in pre-1980 Waco 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 Waco 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 Waco 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 Waco home.
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"The whole thing from start to finish was done in a timely manner, professional, reliable, with beautiful results. Aaron…"
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"Jonathan and his team at That 1 Painter were just so amazingly professional. This is the second time we’ve used them and…"
Stephen Crawford
"Absolutely phenomenal. Johnathan was meticulous with planning the job. The result could not have been more perfect. The…"
Sammone Jones
"Amazing work overall with this company. They were extremely flexible and understanding of our shifting timelines and our…"
Thomas “ARmourer76” Lastname
"The whole thing from start to finish was done in a timely manner, professional, reliable, with beautiful results. Aaron…"
Carolyn Schiffer
"Jonathan and his team at That 1 Painter were just so amazingly professional. This is the second time we’ve used them and…"
Stephen Crawford
"Caleb and Paul did a great job painting my house. Very professional, highly recommended!"
James Kelly
"Jonathan did an excellent job of understanding my vision for my house. He and his crew made several suggestions which en…"
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"Darwin and Nick went above and beyond to help me get my home in shape to sell! Drywall repair was perfection and paintin…"
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What Popcorn Ceiling Removal Costs in Waco (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 in Waco
Popcorn ceilings are still standard in a large share of the Waco housing stock, especially 1970s and 1980s Woodway, Hewitt, and Bellmead ranches. Homeowners remove the texture as part of a larger refresh, and the move alone modernizes a whole home more than almost any other single change. Pre-1980 homes are tested for asbestos before any removal begins so the scope is handled safely and to code.
Removal is a wet-scrape process, not a dry sanding job. Crews mask floors and walls, saturate the texture in manageable sections, and scrape it back to the original drywall. From there the ceiling is skim-coated flat, primed, and painted, and the result reads as a modern smooth ceiling that pairs cleanly with any interior repaint on the schedule.
Popcorn removal is usually bundled with interior painting and often with drywall repair when the underlying ceiling has past water spots or seam cracks. Full cure is respected before furniture returns, and every scope is backed by our 3-year transferable 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 Waco
We contain the mess. Our crews mask off the room, protect floors and furnishings, scrape the texture, then smooth and repaint, leaving your Waco home clean and the ceiling looking brand new.
Yes, and on pre-1980s homes we recommend confirming the material is safe to remove first. Once cleared, we take the ceiling down to a smooth, freshly painted finish.
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 Waco's market.
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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Waco 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 Waco's market.
Read More →Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos: What Waco 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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