Popcorn ceiling removal in Kitchener-Waterloo runs $4.50 per square foot all-inclusive for unpainted texture, covering removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint. If the popcorn was previously painted, the price is $6.50 per square foot for latex paint or $7.50 per square foot for oil-based paint, since painted texture is harder to remove.

• Main floor, a few rooms, or a condo (400-600 sqft): $2,000-$4,500
• Larger homes with more ceiling area typically run $4,050 and up depending on total square footage

If you'd rather skim coat directly over existing texture without removing it, that's a specialized process at $8.50 per square foot (more involved than removal, not a budget shortcut).

Homes built before the mid-1980s may have chrysotile asbestos mixed into the texture. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't legally mandated. We coordinate third-party asbestos testing at cost, $300-$500, with no markup.

With 500+ homes completed since 2019, $2M insurance, and WSIB coverage, we provide accurate written quotes after an in-home assessment. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free estimate. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews