It depends on the method. A skim coat applied after the popcorn texture is fully removed costs $2.50/sqft for skim only or $3.50/sqft for our full-service skim finish, both cheaper than removal alone. But a skim coat applied directly over existing texture, without removing it first, costs $8.50/sqft in Kitchener, more than any removal option, because of the extra prep and thickness needed to hide the pattern. For a 400 sqft Kitchener ceiling, that's export const FAQ_ANSWERS: FAQAnswer[] = [,000 to export const FAQ_ANSWERS: FAQAnswer[] = [,400 for skim after removal versus $3,400 to skim over texture. We do not recommend skimming over popcorn. Ask our Kitchener crew which option fits your ceiling. Kitchener popcorn ceiling removal · Complete Ontario removal guide · See our Google reviews