Popcorn ceiling removal in Waterloo, Ontario runs $4.50/sqft for unpainted texture, $6.50/sqft if the ceiling was later painted with latex, and $7.50/sqft for oil-based paint, since paint bonds to the texture and slows scraping. A typical 1,500 sqft Waterloo home (Uptown, Beechwood, Lakeshore) works out to $6,750 at the unpainted rate up to export const FAQ_ANSWERS: FAQAnswer[] = [1,250 for oil-based. Want a smooth finish instead of just scraping? Skim coat only is $2.50/sqft, full-service skim coat is $3.50/sqft, and skimming directly over existing texture (no removal) runs $8.50/sqft, dearer than removal since it needs more material and labor. Ceiling painting after is export const FAQ_ANSWERS: FAQAnswer[] = [50-$400 per room, not per sqft. Call (519) 729-7394 for an exact quote. Waterloo popcorn ceiling removal · Full Ontario cost guide · See our Google reviews