Painters in Ontario typically charge $40–$75 per hour, but for popcorn ceiling removal and painting, hourly rates rarely apply since most reputable contractors, including us, quote a flat all-inclusive price per square foot instead. This protects homeowners from surprise costs on labor-intensive jobs.

• Unpainted popcorn ceiling: $4.50/sqft (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats of paint, all-inclusive)
• Latex-painted popcorn ceiling: $6.50/sqft
• Oil-base painted popcorn ceiling: $7.50/sqft
• Skim coat only (no paint): $2.50/sqft
• Skim coat full service: $3.50/sqft

If your ceiling was textured before the mid-1980s, asbestos testing is recommended before any work begins under Ontario Regulation 278/05. We coordinate testing at cost, $300–$500, with no markup. Testing is required before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself is not mandated by law.

We've completed 500+ homes in Kitchener-Waterloo since 2019, fully $2M insured and WSIB covered. Call (519) 729-7394 for an exact quote based on your square footage. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews