What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Kitchener, Ontario?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Kitchener costs $4.50 to $7.50 per square foot, all-inclusive. The rate is $4.50/sqft for unpainted texture, $6.50/sqft for latex-painted, and $7.50/sqft for oil-base painted ceilings, and every quote covers the full job: dust containment, removal, two skim coats, bonding primer, and two coats of Sherwin-Williams ceiling paint, plus cleanup.
- Standard bedroom (130 to 180 sqft): $585 to $810 unpainted, $845 to $1,170 latex-painted
- Condo or a few rooms (400 to 600 sqft): typically $2,000 to $4,500
- Bungalow main floor (900 to 1,400 sqft): $4,050 to $6,300 unpainted, $5,850 to $9,100 latex-painted
- Full home with basement (1,800 to 2,500 sqft): from $8,100 unpainted; painted ceilings at the standard $6.50/sqft (latex) or $7.50/sqft (oil-base), quoted exactly at the free assessment
Homes built before 1980 should be tested for asbestos first; we coordinate lab testing at cost, $300 to $500 with no markup, as Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before suspect material is disturbed. The same rates apply across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph with no travel surcharge. Full breakdown: Kitchener cost guide. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews
Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019
Updated 2026-08-31