Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Durham and Raleigh, NC
Popcorn ceilings date your home and are notoriously difficult to clean. Gonzalez Painters & Contractors removes textured ceilings cleanly and leaves a smooth, modern surface — ready to paint in the same visit. It's one of the most impactful single-day upgrades you can make to any room.
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Fully covered in NC
Our Comprehensive Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process
- Asbestos testing referral for pre-1980 homes (required before removal).
- Full furniture and floor protection.
- Wet scraping and texture removal.
- Skim coat or level-5 finish application.
- Priming and painting to complete the look.
- Complete cleanup — no mess left behind.
Asbestos Testing
Popcorn ceilings installed before 1980 may contain asbestos. If your home was built before that year, we require an asbestos test before any removal. We can refer you to a certified testing service. This step protects your family — never skip it.
The Result
A smooth ceiling dramatically modernizes a room and makes it feel taller and brighter. Combined with a fresh coat of paint, it's one of the highest-impact, most affordable updates you can make before listing a home or simply refreshing a space you love.
"Popcorn ceiling removal and repaint in our living room. The result is a modern, smooth ceiling that completely updated the space. Worth every penny."
— Michelle O.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing depends on room size and ceiling condition. We provide free on-site estimates — pricing is typically per square foot.
Most rooms are completed in a single day including removal, skim coat, and paint.
We protect all surfaces with drop cloths and plastic sheeting. The process involves wet scraping which is contained within the work area, and we clean everything up before we leave.
Some ceilings have imperfections once texture is removed. Our skim coat process covers these and creates a perfectly smooth, flat surface.
Our 7-Step Project Process
Every project follows the same proven process, so you always know what's happening and what comes next.
Step 1
Initial Consultation
Let's understand your needs.
- Understand your project goals, priorities, and preferred timeframe.
- Review your availability and discuss potential start dates.
- Identify any time-sensitive factors (events, deadlines, weather considerations).
- Provide a clear overview of estimated scheduling windows and next steps.
Let's understand your needs.
- Understand your project goals, priorities, and preferred timeframe.
- Review your availability and discuss potential start dates.
- Identify any time-sensitive factors (events, deadlines, weather considerations).
- Provide a clear overview of estimated scheduling windows and next steps.
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