Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Salt Lake City, Utah

Ceiling Services We Offer in Salt Lake City

Our core specialty is popcorn ceiling removal, but we handle the full job from first scrape to finished coat of paint. Here's what we offer Salt Lake City homeowners:

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  Popcorn Ceiling Removal — Complete removal of acoustic, cottage cheese, and popcorn ceiling texture. We wet, scrape, and clean the entire ceiling surface.
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  Ceiling Texture Removal — We also remove orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, and other texture types common in Utah Valley homes.
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  Smooth Ceiling Finishing — After texture removal, we apply a skim coat of joint compound, sand it flat, and prime the surface for a perfectly smooth result.
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  Drywall Repair — We fix every crack, nail pop, and gouge that was hiding under the texture before finishing. No shortcuts.
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  Asbestos Testing Guidance — For homes built before 1980, we strongly recommend asbestos testing before any removal. We'll help you navigate the process.

Whether you're updating a Sugar House craftsman, prepping a west side rental for new tenants, or modernizing a home before listing, we handle the full job — removal, drywall repair, skim coat, and paint. Clean, professional, and done right.

How We Remove Popcorn Ceilings in Salt Lake City

Every job starts with a free in-home estimate — we visit your Salt Lake City home, measure the ceilings, assess the condition, and give you a written price with no obligation. Once you're ready, here's exactly what happens:

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   Full protection

   We cover every inch of floor and furniture with heavy-duty plastic sheeting before touching a single ceiling.

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   Wetting the surface

   We lightly mist the ceiling with water to soften the texture — this makes scraping cleaner and reduces dust.

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   Careful scraping

   We remove the popcorn texture by hand scraping, taking care not to damage the drywall underneath. This is where experience matters — sloppy scraping creates more repair work.

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   Drywall repair

   We fix nail pops, hairline cracks, seam tape issues, and any gouges hiding under the texture. See our full drywall repair service for details.

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   Skim coat & sanding

   We apply one or two coats of joint compound across the entire ceiling, let it cure, then sand it perfectly flat. This is the step that separates an average finish from a great one. Learn more about our smooth ceiling finishing process.

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   Prime & paint

   We prime the ceiling to seal the compound and apply two coats of flat ceiling paint. Most customers choose bright white — but we can match any color. See our interior painting service.

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   Full cleanup

   We bag and haul every bit of material, wipe down surfaces, and leave your home clean. You walk in to a finished ceiling — not a project.