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How can I remove popcorn ceilings without using dust?

You can't remove popcorn ceilings with zero dust, but a professional crew can keep it to a minimum by testing first, sealing the room, and scraping the texture wet.

  • Test first: Homes built before the mid-1980s may have asbestos in the texture. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before suspect material is disturbed. We coordinate testing at cost, $300–$500, with no markup.
  • Seal the space: We cover floors, walls, vents and doorways with poly sheeting so dust stays in the work area.
  • Wet scraping: Misting the ceiling lets the texture come off as damp material instead of airborne powder.
  • HEPA cleanup: We clean with HEPA vacuums, not sweeping.

Pricing is all-inclusive, covering removal, 2 skim coats, primer and 2 coats of paint: $4.50/sqft unpainted, $6.50/sqft latex-painted, and $7.50/sqft oil-base painted. A main floor, a few rooms, or a condo (400–600 sqft) typically runs $2,000–$4,500.

Call Eddie at KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting, (519) 729-7394, for a free quote. We're insured ($2M) and WSIB covered. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews

Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019

Updated 2026-09-29

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