Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Greenville, SC
Popcorn ceiling removal in Greenville, SC costs $1.00 to $3.00 per square foot for removal alone, and $2.50 to $5.00 per square foot for removal plus a smooth Level 5 skim coat or new texture. For Greenville homes built before 1980, we strongly recommend asbestos testing before removal — required by law if asbestos is present.
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What Is Popcorn Ceiling Removal?
Popcorn ceilings (also called acoustic ceilings or cottage cheese ceilings) were sprayed onto ceilings from the 1950s through the 1980s. They date a Greenville home immediately, hurt resale, and trap dust. Removal involves wetting the ceiling, scraping off the texture, repairing the underlying drywall (sometimes a full skim coat), and either leaving smooth or applying a current texture like orange peel or knockdown. Important: any popcorn ceiling in a home built before 1980 may contain asbestos and must be tested by a licensed asbestos inspector before removal.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost in Greenville, SC
Popcorn removal alone in Greenville runs $1.00 to $3.00/sqft. Add a smooth Level 5 skim coat for $1.50 to $2.00/sqft, or new texture (orange peel, knockdown) for $0.50 to $1.00/sqft. A typical 1,500 sqft single-story house averages $2,500 to $5,500 for full removal with smooth ceilings.
Our Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process
- 1Asbestos testing referral for pre-1980 homes — never skip this step.
- 2Mask off walls, floors, and HVAC; full plastic containment.
- 3Spray-wet ceiling with water; scrape texture off in sheets.
- 4Repair drywall surface — fill seams, screws, and any tear-outs.
- 5Skim coat for smooth finish or apply new texture (orange peel, knockdown).
- 6Prime ceiling so it's paint-ready.
Why Choose Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Greenville?
DIY popcorn removal goes wrong in two ways: tearing the paper face of the drywall (now you need a full skim coat or replacement) and disturbing asbestos in older homes (now you have an EPA-regulated abatement issue). We test, contain, and remove cleanly — and can finish in either a modern smooth ceiling or a current Greenville-standard knockdown texture.
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