How much should it cost to remove a popcorn ceiling?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Kitchener-Waterloo runs $2,000–$4,500 for a typical 3-bedroom home, based on transparent per-square-foot pricing that covers the whole job — removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint.
- Unpainted popcorn ceiling: $4.50/sqft all-inclusive
- Latex-painted popcorn ceiling: $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
- Oil-base painted popcorn ceiling: $7.50/sqft all-inclusive
If your home was built before the mid-1980s, popcorn texture may contain chrysotile asbestos, which was commonly mixed into ceiling texture through the 1970s. Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, testing is required before disturbing suspect material — though removal itself isn't mandated by law, and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings. We coordinate asbestos testing at cost ($300–$500, no markup); we don't perform licensed abatement ourselves. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free, exact quote for your ceiling. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Woodstock service area · Google Reviews
Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019
Updated 2026-08-08