What's the average cost of popcorn ceiling removal?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Kitchener-Waterloo runs $4.50 per square foot for unpainted ceilings, all-inclusive of removal, two skim coats, primer, and two coats of paint.
- Latex-painted popcorn ceiling: $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
- Oil-based painted popcorn ceiling: $7.50/sqft all-inclusive
- Main floor, a few rooms, or a condo (400-600 sqft): $2,000-$4,500
- Skim coat over existing texture (no removal): $8.50/sqft, more than full removal
A full 3-bedroom home (900-1,500 sqft of ceiling) is priced the same way, per square foot. If your home was built before the mid-1980s, we recommend testing first, since chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into ceiling texture up until then. Testing costs $300-$500 at cost, with no markup, and we coordinate it with certified labs. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before disturbing suspect material, though removal itself isn't legally mandated and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings. Call (519) 729-7394 for an exact quote on your home. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews
Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019
Updated 2026-09-13