Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Charlotte, NC
Searching for popcorn ceiling removal near me? Friends Enterprises handles popcorn ceiling removal in Charlotte as one complete job: removal, skim coat or new texture, and a fresh coat of paint. We protect your room, clean up the mess, and leave a ceiling that looks current.
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Removal, skim coat and repaint, handled as one job
Popcorn ceiling removal is only a third of the work. After the texture comes off, the ceiling underneath almost always needs repair and a skim coat before it looks right. We treat popcorn ceiling removal, finishing and painting as a single project, so you are not left with a scraped ceiling and a separate painter to find. For costs and the step by step, see our guide to removing popcorn ceiling.
What a popcorn ceiling job with us includes
We start by asking when the house was built. Ceilings in homes from before the mid-1980s should be tested for asbestos before anyone scrapes them, and we will tell you plainly if yours needs a test first. For other textured surfaces and wallpaper, see our texture and wallpaper removal service, which uses the same careful prep and protection.
- A check on the age of the home and whether an asbestos test is needed
- Full room protection with plastic on floors and walls
- Removal of the popcorn texture, room by room
- Repairs, a smooth skim coat or a new knockdown or orange peel texture
- Primer and two coats of flat ceiling paint, then cleanup
Smooth ceilings
A full skim coat and careful sanding for a flat, modern ceiling. Smooth finishes show every flaw under recessed lights and window light, so we build them up in thin coats until the surface reads as one plane.
New textures
If you would rather keep some texture, knockdown and orange peel both hide small flaws and look far less dated than popcorn. We match the texture to the style of the house and to any neighboring rooms.
Ceiling drywall repair
Ceiling drywall repair is part of almost every removal job. Nail pops, loose tape, water stains and gouges are fixed before the finish goes on, so old problems do not show through the new ceiling.
Cracked ceiling repair
Cracks are cut back, retaped and finished to match. If a crack keeps returning, it can point to movement in the framing, and we will tell you if it needs a closer look before we finish over it.
Accent ceiling painting
Flat white is the default, but a painted ceiling in a soft color can warm up a bedroom or give a dining room some drama. We use flat ceiling paint in two coats either way.
Walls and wallpaper too
While the room is protected, it is often worth updating the walls in the same visit. Texture removal on walls and wallpaper removal use the same prep and protection as a ceiling job.
Whole-house scheduling
Doing several rooms? We schedule them one after another so you can keep living in the house, and we keep each room sealed while it is being worked on, so dust does not travel.
How popcorn ceiling removal works with us
Each room follows the same order, so the job is predictable and the mess stays contained.
Check and test
We confirm the age of the home and recommend an asbestos test for ceilings in homes built before the mid-1980s, before any scraping starts.
Protect
Plastic goes on floors and up the walls, vents are covered and closed off, and light fixtures and fans are removed or protected.
Remove and finish
We soak and scrape the texture in small sections, repair the surface underneath, then skim coat smooth or apply a new texture.
Paint and clean
Primer and two coats of flat ceiling paint, then a full cleanup, so the room is ready to use again when we hand it back.
Ready to lose the popcorn?
Tell us how many rooms and roughly when the house was built, and we will send a free quote for removal, finishing and paint.
Get A Free QuoteWhy homeowners choose us for ceilings
Ceilings are unforgiving. Every flaw shows under light, so the finishing is what counts.
- Removal, skim coat or new texture, and paint in one job, from one crew, with one written quote
- Honest advice on asbestos testing for older Charlotte homes before any scraping begins
- Careful protection of floors, walls and vents, and a full cleanup at the end of each room
- Fully liability insured, with free written quotes and no surprise extras once work starts
- A 15% senior discount on qualifying jobs, applied to the quote you receive
Every service Friends Enterprises offers
A ceiling update often leads to the walls, trim and floors. Every service below is handled by the same local crew, so a room can be finished in one visit.
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How to reach us
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- Call (704) 400-8463 for a free quote across Charlotte and the surrounding towns.
- Read more about the crew on the about page.
Everything you need to know.
- Popcorn ceiling removal, a smooth skim coat or new texture, and paint, handled as one job.
- Homes built before the mid-1980s may need an asbestos test before the ceiling is disturbed.
- Most single rooms take two to three days, including drying time between coats of compound.
- Call (704) 400-8463 for a free quote, or see our guide to removing popcorn ceiling for typical costs.
Quick answers.
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Charlotte?+
It depends on the size of the room, whether the texture has been painted, the ceiling height and the finish you want. Our guide to removing popcorn ceiling lists typical per square foot ranges for removal, skim coating and paint. We give a fixed written quote after seeing the ceiling, so you know the full cost up front.
Do you test for asbestos before removing popcorn ceiling?+
We recommend a lab test for any popcorn ceiling in a home built before the mid-1980s, and we will tell you plainly if yours needs one. If the test is positive, removal must be done by a licensed abatement contractor, or the ceiling can be covered with new drywall instead of scraped.
Can you remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?+
Yes, but it takes longer, because paint seals the texture and stops water from softening it. In some rooms a skim coat over the existing texture is faster and gives a better result, and we will explain the choice before we quote.
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take?+
Most single rooms take two to three days, because each coat of joint compound has to dry before the next and before paint. A whole house is scheduled room by room, so you can keep living in the home while the work moves through it.
Will popcorn ceiling removal be messy?+
Removal is messy, which is why we cover floors and walls in plastic, close off vents and remove or protect light fixtures before starting. Debris is bagged as we go, and the room is cleaned fully before we hand it back. Most homeowners are surprised how clean the room is at the end.
Should I get a smooth ceiling or a new texture?+
Smooth ceilings look the most modern but show flaws under strong light. Knockdown and orange peel hide small imperfections and cost a little less to finish. We can show you samples and recommend the best fit for the room and your lighting.
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Removal, skim coat or new texture, and paint, handled as one job by one local crew. Serving Charlotte and the surrounding towns.
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