Toronto · Ontario
Popcorn ceilings gone.
Smooth, painted, clean.
Dustless Popcorn Ceiling Removal
in Toronto
Dustless. Skim, prime, paint. Dustless removal, two skim coats, primer and two coats of paint — all in from $4.50/sqft. Eddie is on every job.
Is it messy?
Dustless — floors & furniture sealed
How long?
Most rooms 1–2 days
Do we move out?
No — we work room by room
“We had KW popcorn ceiling removal to remove our ceiling throughout our main floor. The transformation is unbelievable. They were efficient, stayed on schedule and delivered high-quality results. No mess, no surprises, just solid work.”
Popcorn ceiling removal in Toronto
Toronto has one of the oldest housing stocks in Canada, and the post-war build-out of Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and East York sits squarely in the decades when sprayed ceiling texture was the default finish. We remove it, skim to a Level 5 smooth finish, prime and paint, and leave the space cleaner than we found it.
What it costs
Most Toronto quotes hide the number.
Here is ours.
A 900 sq ft main floor, unpainted popcorn ceiling, done properly — removed, two skim coats, primed and painted, floors and furniture protected, cleaned up.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting
$4,577
900 × $4.50/sqft + HST
- Everything above included
- No minimum job size
- No charge to move furniture
- Eddie on site, every job
Published elsewhere
$6,300–$9,000
900 × $7–$10/sqft, before HST
- $2,400 minimum charge
- +25% when furniture is handled
- Crews dispatched from out of region
Rates published by patchdudes.com, a Woodbridge-based operator serving 46 Ontario cities, read 11 August 2026. Other Toronto-area companies publish no rate at all.
We publish the rate because you should be able to work out your own number before anyone visits. Yours may differ — painted ceilings cost more, and a pre-1985 home may need asbestos testing at $300–$500, billed at cost with no markup.
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Toronto?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Toronto, Ontario costs between $4.50 and $7.50 per square foot, depending on whether the texture is unpainted, latex-painted or oil-painted. A typical job takes Most single rooms are one to two days. A full main floor is usually two to three.. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting quotes that rate all-in — it covers scraping, two skim coats to a Level 5 finish, primer, two coats of paint, floor and furniture protection, and cleanup — with no minimum job size and no travel surcharge anywhere in the service area. Any Toronto home built before 1980 should have its ceiling texture tested for asbestos before removal begins; testing runs $300 to $500 through an Ontario-accredited lab and is billed at cost. Work is backed by a one year workmanship warranty, $2M liability insurance and WSIB coverage, and Eddie is on site for every job.
- Rate
- $4.50–$7.50 / sq ft, all-in
- Asbestos testing
- Required pre-1980 · $300–$500 at cost
- Warranty
- One year workmanship
Housing Context
What makes Toronto different
Toronto's ceiling story is really the story of the post-war boroughs. The former cities of Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and East York were built out at enormous speed from the 1940s through the 1970s, and sprayed popcorn and stipple textures were the standard finish across that entire wave of bungalows, side-splits and two-storey homes. The older pre-war streets closer to the core carry plaster ceilings that frequently received texture during mid-century renovations, which puts them in exactly the same category.
The 1980 dividing line matters as much in Toronto as anywhere in Ontario: ceiling texture applied before then can contain chrysotile asbestos, and Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires testing before that material is disturbed. Given how much of Toronto's low-rise stock predates 1980, testing is the normal first step here, not an edge case. We arrange Ontario-accredited testing and bill it at cost with no markup, typically $300 to $500 depending on the number of samples.
Toronto also has a large stock of 1960s and 1970s condominium buildings where popcorn ceilings are original to the unit. We handle condo work regularly: elevator bookings, corridor protection and board-required insurance certificates are routine for our crew.
Toronto at a Glance
Primary Housing Era
1940s–1980s
Asbestos Risk
High RiskPre-1980 Housing
A large majority of Toronto detached and semi-detached homes predate 1980
Typical Project Size
700–1,400 sq ft main floor
Typical Timeline
Most single rooms are one to two days. A full main floor is usually two to three.
Why Remove
3 reasons Toronto homeowners remove their ceilings
Aging Housing Stock
In a market where buyers compare dozens of similar listings, a stipple ceiling reads instantly as a home that has not been touched since the seventies. Smooth ceilings are one of the least expensive changes that shift how an entire Toronto listing photographs and shows.
Asbestos Risk
Ceiling texture applied before 1980 can contain asbestos, and most of Toronto's low-rise housing was built or renovated inside that window. Testing before removal is required under O. Reg. 278/05 for suspect material, and the work must not be done dry, by hand, or by a general renovator.
Market Timing
Toronto listings live and die on presentation. A smooth, freshly painted ceiling photographs better, shows better under pot lights, and removes the single most common "this house is dated" signal buyers react to.
Neighbourhoods
Toronto neighbourhoods we serve
We serve the whole city, and the post-war boroughs are where original texture is most concentrated.
Transparent Pricing
Toronto pricing
Toronto is priced the same as Kitchener and Waterloo: $4.50 per square foot all-in for unpainted popcorn ceiling, including removal, two skim coats, primer, paint, floor and furniture protection, and cleanup. There is no travel surcharge and no minimum job size. We schedule Toronto work in blocks so the drive is absorbed on our end rather than yours.
All prices include removal, skim coating, priming, and two coats of paint. Free quotes — call (519) 729-7394
How It Works
Smooth ceiling in 4 steps
We've simplified everything so you don't have to think about it.
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Snap a few ceiling photos and send them over. We quote you within hours — free, no obligation.
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Transparent, upfront pricing. No hidden fees. You know exactly what it costs before we touch anything.
We Do The Work
Our crew protects your furniture, removes the ceiling dustlessly, skim coats, primes, and paints. Most rooms 1-2 days.
Love Your Ceiling
We clean everything and leave your space spotless. Enjoy your smooth, modern ceiling. Satisfaction guaranteed.
More Services
Popcorn ceiling removal is the core of our Toronto work, and the same crew handles what usually follows it.
Ceiling Painting in Toronto
After popcorn removal, we prime and paint every ceiling in Toronto — two coats of Sherwin-Williams, clean lines, flawless finish.
Learn more →Drywall Repair in Toronto
Holes, cracks, and water damage repaired seamlessly throughout Toronto. We patch, tape, and sand to a smooth Level 5 finish before painting.
Learn more →Why Choose Local
A Toronto-area company,
not a GTA crew
Many ceiling removal companies serving Toronto are based in the Greater Toronto Area — dispatching trucks from Woodbridge or Mississauga and charging travel fees on top of higher rates. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting is based in Kitchener, Ontario. Toronto is part of our home service area.
Locally Based
Kitchener-based crew serving the Waterloo Region and surrounding cities — no GTA travel surcharge, ever.
Same-Week Booking
Most jobs are scheduled within the same week of your call. No 3-week wait lists.
Lower Prices
$4.50–$7.50/sqft all-inclusive. GTA companies charge $6–10/sqft plus a 25% furniture surcharge on top.
Insured + Covered
$2M liability insurance and full WSIB coverage on every ceiling removal project.
About Toronto
Toronto community context
Toronto amalgamated in 1998 from six municipalities, and the former boroughs of Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and East York still define where the city's post-war, texture-era housing is concentrated.
Don Mills
Canada's first planned corporate suburb and a time capsule of 1950s and 1960s ceiling finishes.
The Queensway
Spine of Etobicoke's post-war bungalow belt.
Scarborough Bluffs
The 1950s bungalow streets of Birch Cliff and Cliffside sit above them.
Yonge Street
Willowdale's mid-century subdivision built out on either side of it.
FAQ
Toronto popcorn ceiling questions
Everything Toronto homeowners ask before booking.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting charges $4.50/sqft for unpainted popcorn ceilings, $6.50/sqft for latex-painted, and $7.50/sqft for oil-base painted ceilings in Toronto. Every quote is all-inclusive: removal, two skim coats, bonding primer, and two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams ceiling paint. A typical main-floor or condo job (400–600 sqft) Toronto home runs $2,000–$4,500 depending on ceiling size and paint condition. Call (519) 729-7394 for a free written quote.
Toronto has an overall high asbestos risk profile given its 1940s–1980s dominant housing stock. Homes built before 1980 may contain chrysotile asbestos in popcorn or stucco ceiling material. Ontario Regulation 278/05 requires professional testing before any removal work in pre-1980 homes. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting coordinates certified asbestos testing through accredited labs at no markup and will not begin removal until results confirm it is safe to proceed.
Most individual rooms take 1–2 days for complete removal, skim coating, and painting. A typical Toronto home (3 bedrooms, main floor) takes 2–4 days from setup to final paint coat. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting provides a written timeline during your free quote and sticks to it. We work efficiently to minimize disruption whether you are living in the home or preparing it for sale.
No. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting uses professional HEPA-filtered dustless sanding equipment on every Toronto job. Before removal begins, our crew covers all floors, furniture, walls, and vents with protective sheeting. During removal, dust is captured at the source by our industrial vacuum systems. Your home stays completely clean throughout the entire process — this is standard on every job, not an upgrade.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting serves every neighbourhood in Toronto: Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, East York. There are no travel surcharges anywhere within our service area. Call (519) 729-7394 to book a free quote in any Toronto neighbourhood.
Yes — painted popcorn ceilings cost more to remove because the paint seals the texture and makes wet scraping less effective. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting charges $6.50/sqft for latex-painted and $7.50/sqft for oil-base painted ceilings, compared to $4.50/sqft for unpainted. We identify the paint type during your free quote and give you a firm price in writing before any work begins.
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting's standard process for every Toronto job: (1) Free in-home quote and asbestos assessment for pre-1980 homes. (2) Setup — floors, furniture, and walls fully protected with professional sheeting; vents sealed. (3) Dustless removal using HEPA-filtered wet-scraping equipment. (4) Two skim coats of joint compound applied and sanded smooth to Level 5. (5) Bonding primer coat. (6) Two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams ceiling paint. (7) Full cleanup. Most Toronto homes are done in 2–4 days.
Yes. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting carries $2 million in commercial liability insurance and full WSIB workplace safety coverage on every job in Toronto. We are a locally-based Oakville company — not a GTA contractor dispatching to your area. Every crew member is trained, insured, and experienced. You can verify our Google reviews and request our insurance certificate before booking.
Yes. We schedule Toronto work in multi-day blocks so the travel is absorbed on our end, and the rate stays $4.50 per square foot all-in with no travel surcharge and no minimum job size. Most Toronto main floors are two to three day projects, which suits block scheduling perfectly. Call (519) 729-7394 and we will slot you into the next Toronto block.
Yes, condo units are routine work for us. We book the elevator, protect the corridor from the unit door to the elevator, seal the work area, and run HEPA-filtered dustless equipment. We carry $2 million liability insurance and WSIB coverage, and we provide certificates to your property manager or board before work begins. Units in 1960s and 1970s buildings should be tested for asbestos first, which we arrange at cost.
Yes. Texture applied any time before 1980 can contain chrysotile asbestos, and a 1955 home almost certainly had its texture applied inside that window whether at construction or during a later update. An Ontario-accredited lab analyses samples for $300 to $500 at cost with no markup, results come back within days, and the removal method is adjusted based on what the lab finds.
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Serving Toronto& surrounding area
KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting is based in Kitchener, Ontario. Toronto is part of our home service area — no travel fees, same-week availability.
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