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How long does popcorn ceiling removal take in a Galt home?

Most popcorn ceiling removal projects in Galt homes take 1 to 3 days to complete, depending on square footage and whether the texture was previously painted. A typical 3-bedroom Galt home (roughly 1,000–1,500 sqft of ceiling) usually takes about 2 full days from start to finish, covering removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint.

Timeline depends on ceiling type:

  • Unpainted popcorn ceiling — fastest to remove, $4.50/sqft all-inclusive
  • Latex-painted ceiling — slower scraping process, $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
  • Oil-based painted ceiling — most labor-intensive, $7.50/sqft all-inclusive

If your Galt home was built before the mid-1980s, testing is required before we disturb the texture, since chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s. We coordinate testing at cost ($300–$500) under Ontario Regulation 278/05. Most 3-bedroom Galt homes total $2,000–$4,500. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free quote and an accurate timeline for your home. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Cambridge service area · Google Reviews

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

Updated 2026-08-09

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