Not until the ceiling is tested. Houses in Uptown Waterloo, Beechwood, Westmount and Laurelwood built pre-1980 or before the mid-1980s are the ones most likely to contain asbestos in popcorn texture. Covering it does not make it harmless, because prep can disturb it. Test first ($300-$500). If negative, a skim coat over texture is $8.50/sqft, so 400 sqft is 400 x $8.50 = $3,400. Removal on unpainted ceilings is $4.50/sqft, or export const FAQ_ANSWERS: FAQAnswer[] = [,800 for the same 400 sqft. Details at kwpopcornceilingremoval.ca. Waterloo popcorn ceiling removal · Ontario asbestos guide · See our Google reviews