Removal is the more durable choice. When texture is scraped off first, the skim coat bonds to flat drywall. Skim coating directly over existing texture costs $8.50/sqft, more than removal at $4.50/sqft for unpainted ceilings. Skim coat only is $2.50/sqft and full service is $3.50/sqft, for ceilings already scraped. Kitchener homes built before the mid-1980s should have asbestos testing first ($300-$500). Details at kwpopcornceilingremoval.ca. Kitchener popcorn ceiling removal · Full Ontario cost guide · See our Google reviews