Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Boca Raton, FL
Popcorn ceiling removal in Boca Raton runs $2–$4 per sq ft for a basic scrape and paint, plus $1–$2 per sq ft for skim coating to a smooth finish — and if a pre-1979 East Boca home tests positive for asbestos, abatement by a separate licensed contractor typically runs $3–$7 per sq ft before we do the finishing work. Every estimate is free and itemized in writing, and the removal, skim coat, primer, and two coats of ceiling paint are all done by KB Painting's own employees — never subcontractors.
Local insight
Homes built in Boca Raton before 1979 may have popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos — a common additive used nationally before it was phased out. We test for asbestos before any removal and refer to a licensed abatement contractor if the test is positive, so the project is handled correctly from the start.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Boca Raton
Popcorn ceilings were a standard finish in Florida tract homes built between the late 1960s and early 1990s — which means a large share of East Boca and older Intracoastal-area homes still have them. Buyers, interior designers, and anyone who has updated their lighting or crown molding knows how much a smooth or lightly textured ceiling changes the feel of a room. Removal is a messy, time-consuming process done wrong, but our crews handle it efficiently with full floor and furniture protection.
The process
We wet the texture to soften it, scrape the ceiling clean, and inspect for any drywall damage or tape seams that surfaced during scraping. Any damage is patched and feathered before we apply a skim coat to level the surface. Depending on your preference, we can leave the ceiling smooth, apply a light orange-peel or knockdown texture, or match the texture found elsewhere in the home. We finish with a primer coat and two coats of ceiling paint.
Asbestos in older Boca Raton homes
Popcorn texture applied before 1980 may contain chrysotile asbestos, which was widely used as a binder in spray texture products. If your Boca Raton home was built before 1979, we recommend testing before removal begins. We can arrange testing through a licensed South Florida inspector — if the result is positive, we coordinate with a licensed abatement contractor to remove the material safely before we come in for the finishing work.
What’s included
Full room preparation including floor protection and furniture moving, wet scraping, surface repair, skim coat, prime coat, and two finish coats of ceiling paint. We match the final sheen to adjacent surfaces or leave the ceiling flat per your preference.
Questions Boca Raton homeowners ask
My East Boca home was built in 1984. Do I need asbestos testing before popcorn removal? Technically the risk drops significantly for homes built after the late 1970s, but the safest approach for any home built before the mid-1980s is to test first. Testing is inexpensive and takes a few days to return results. We build that step into our project timeline so it doesn’t slow things down unnecessarily.
Can you match the ceiling texture in rooms that don’t have popcorn to the rooms that do after removal? Yes — this is one of the most common requests in Boca Raton homes where only some rooms were done in popcorn. We texture-match by hand or with spray equipment to the existing finish in adjacent rooms, then prime and paint everything to a consistent finish. The transition is seamless.
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Common questions
Which Boca Raton neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for popcorn ceiling removal?
We provide popcorn ceiling removal throughout Boca Raton, including Old Floresta, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Woodfield Country Club, Boca West, Via Mizner / Mizner Park area, East Boca / Intracoastal, Broken Sound. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees and backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty. For a free estimate in Boca Raton, call (954) 738-8222.
What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Boca Raton?
For Boca Raton homes, a basic scrape and paint runs $2–$4 per sq ft, and skim coating to a smooth finish adds $1–$2 per sq ft. If your home was built before 1979 — common in East Boca — and the texture tests positive for asbestos, abatement is handled by a separate licensed contractor and typically runs $3–$7 per sq ft. Every KB Painting estimate is free and itemized in writing.
Do older East Boca homes need asbestos testing before popcorn removal?
Many East Boca and Intracoastal-area homes built in the 1970s still carry their original popcorn ceilings, and texture applied before 1980 may contain asbestos. KB Painting recommends testing any pre-1979 Boca Raton home before removal begins — we can arrange it through a licensed South Florida inspector, and if the result is positive, a separate licensed abatement contractor removes the material safely before our crew handles the finishing work.
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take in a typical Boca Raton home?
Most Boca Raton jobs run from wet-scraping through skim coat, primer, and two finish coats of ceiling paint, with full floor and furniture protection throughout. KB Painting's own crews — never subcontractors — wet the texture to keep dust down and allow proper dry time between coats, because rushing skim work in South Florida humidity is how ceilings end up cracking later. We build the schedule into your free written estimate.
