Skim coating drywall costs $2.50 per square foot for skim coat only, or $3.50 per square foot for full-service skim coating (materials, sanding, and cleanup included) here in Kitchener-Waterloo.

• Skim coat only: $2.50/sqft
• Full-service skim coat (sanded, ready to prime): $3.50/sqft
• Skim coating directly over existing popcorn or textured ceiling, no removal: $8.50/sqft. This costs more than removal because the old texture has to be sealed and built up in multiple coats to hide the pattern underneath.

If your ceiling texture went up before the mid-1980s, chrysotile asbestos may be present. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't mandated by law and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings. We coordinate testing at cost, typically $300 to $500, with no markup added.

A condo or main-floor skim coat job (400 to 600 sqft) generally runs $1,000 to $2,100 depending on scope and condition of the existing surface. Call (519) 729-7394 for an exact quote on your space. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews