In Lynden, popcorn ceiling removal costs $4.50 per square foot for unpainted texture, all-inclusive (removal, two skim coats, primer, two coats of paint). Latex-painted ceilings run $6.50/sqft and oil-based painted ceilings run $7.50/sqft, since paint adds scraping time. A condo or a few rooms (400-600 sqft) typically totals $2,000-$4,500. A full three-bedroom home (900-1,500 sqft of ceiling) typically runs $4,050-$11,250.

Skim coating over existing texture without removal costs more, not less, at $8.50/sqft, since the old texture must be stabilized first. Skim coat alone runs $2.50/sqft, or $3.50/sqft for full service.

Chrysotile asbestos was commonly used in ceiling texture through the 1970s into the mid-1980s, so homes built before the mid-1980s should be tested before any scraping. We coordinate testing at cost, $300-$500 per sample, no markup. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material; removal itself isn't legally mandated, and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings.

I'm Eddie, owner of KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Painting. We've handled this exact job across Lynden and the wider KW region since 2019, 500+ homes, $2M insured and WSIB covered, with a free in-home assessment before any quote. (519) 729-7394 · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews