Yes, scrapping (removing) a popcorn ceiling is almost always worth it for resale value, updated look, and easier maintenance, though skim-coating over existing texture is actually the more expensive option at $8.50/sqft versus full removal.

• Unpainted popcorn ceiling removal: $4.50/sqft all-inclusive (removal, 2 skim coats, primer, 2 coats of paint)
• Latex-painted popcorn ceiling: $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
• Oil-base painted popcorn ceiling: $7.50/sqft all-inclusive
• A full 3-bedroom home (900-1,500 sqft of ceiling) typically runs $4,050-$11,250

Before any work starts, homes built before the mid-1980s may have chrysotile asbestos mixed into the texture, so testing ($300-$500, at cost) is strongly recommended. Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, testing is required before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't legally mandated. We coordinate asbestos testing at cost and handle the full removal and refinishing process. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Kitchener service area · Google Reviews