Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Salt Lake City, Utah

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has one of the most diverse housing stocks in the state — from historic bungalows in the Avenues to mid-century ranches in Rose Park and newer construction on the west side. Many of these homes, especially those built in the 1960s through 1980s, still have their original popcorn ceilings. We regularly work in Salt Lake City neighborhoods and know what to expect in these properties.

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.

Our Process in Salt Lake City Homes

Every job starts with a free in-home estimate. We visit your Salt Lake City home, look at the ceilings, measure the area, and give you a written price before any work starts. When we begin, here's what we do:

1. Protection — We cover all floors and furniture with heavy-duty plastic sheeting before we touch the ceiling.
2. Wetting — We lightly mist the ceiling to soften the texture for cleaner scraping.
3. Removal — We scrape the popcorn texture carefully to avoid damaging the drywall below.
4. Drywall repair — We fix any nail pops, cracks, or damage hiding under the texture.
5. Skim coat — We apply a smooth coat of joint compound and sand it flat.
6. Prime and paint — We prime the surface and apply two coats of flat ceiling paint.
7. Cleanup — We haul all debris and leave your home clean.

Smooth Ceiling Upgrades in Salt Lake City

After popcorn removal, most Salt Lake City homeowners choose a smooth, flat ceiling finish. It's the most modern look, easiest to maintain, and most appealing to buyers. We skim coat the entire ceiling, sand it perfectly flat, prime it, and paint it — all in one seamless process.

Dust Control and Cleanup

Popcorn ceiling removal can be dusty. We seal off every work area with heavy plastic sheeting, contain the debris, and clean thoroughly at the end of each day. We bag and haul all removed material so you don't have to deal with it.

Asbestos Testing in Older Salt Lake City Homes

If your Salt Lake City home was built before 1980, we strongly recommend having a certified asbestos inspector take a sample of your ceiling texture before any work begins. We don't do abatement, but we're happy to guide you to the right resources. Once you have a clean result, we'll schedule your removal right away.