Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Hobe Sound, FL
Popcorn ceiling removal in Hobe Sound 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; if testing finds asbestos, abatement by a separate licensed contractor typically runs $3–$7 per sq ft. KB Painting's own employees — never subcontractors — carry the job from removal through paint, and in Hobe Sound that often means pre-1985 bungalows in the Gomez area and the Pines at Hobe Sound that need a lab test before a scraper ever touches the ceiling.
Local insight
Many of Hobe Sound's bungalows and older single-story homes in the Pines at Hobe Sound and the Gomez area were built during the era when popcorn texture was standard — and Florida's high humidity accelerates the yellowing and staining that makes those ceilings look their worst.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Hobe Sound
Popcorn texture applied before the mid-1980s may contain asbestos. Before any Hobe Sound home built before roughly 1985 has its ceilings worked on, the texture should be tested. We can coordinate testing through a licensed industrial hygienist; if the material tests negative, we proceed with removal. If it tests positive, we refer you to a licensed abatement contractor — we don’t remove asbestos-containing material and we won’t tell you it’s safe to proceed without a clean test result.
For homes with asbestos-free ceilings — which covers the majority of work we do in Lost Lake, Heritage Ridge, and the newer sections of Hobe Sound — the process is straightforward: the texture is wetted down, scraped, and the drywall is skim-coated smooth or textured to match adjacent surfaces. After the ceiling dries and is sanded, it gets primed and painted. What you’re left with is a flat, clean ceiling that reflects light evenly instead of casting shadows in every direction.
In Florida, high ceilings are common, and popcorn on a vaulted great room ceiling is particularly visible. Getting it right requires proper staging and careful skim-coat work to avoid trowel lines that show up in raking light — our crew has done enough of these to know where the common failure points are.
Smooth vs. light orange-peel texture
Some homeowners prefer to replace popcorn with a subtle orange-peel or skip-trowel texture rather than going fully smooth. We do both; the choice is yours, and we’ll show you samples before committing.
Questions Hobe Sound homeowners ask
How do I know if my ceiling popcorn contains asbestos before you start? The only reliable answer is a lab test on a physical sample. We can help you arrange testing through a licensed industrial hygienist before the estimate converts to a contract. We won’t guess, and we won’t suggest it’s probably fine without a negative test result — especially in Hobe Sound homes built before 1985.
Will there be a noticeable seam between my new smooth ceiling and the existing wall texture? We skim and feather the ceiling edge carefully to blend the transition. On walls with heavy knockdown or orange-peel texture, there may be a subtle line at the ceiling plane — we discuss that during the estimate so you know what to expect before we start, not after.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal — before & after
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Common questions
Which Hobe Sound neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for popcorn ceiling removal?
We provide popcorn ceiling removal throughout Hobe Sound, including Jupiter Island, Gomez, North Fork, Lost Lake, Heritage Ridge, Hobe Sound Beach, Pines at Hobe Sound. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees and backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty. For a free estimate in Hobe Sound, call (772) 222-3227.
What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Hobe Sound?
In Hobe Sound, a basic popcorn scrape and paint runs $2–$4 per sq ft, with skim coating to a fully smooth finish adding $1–$2 per sq ft. If a pre-1985 home's texture tests positive for asbestos, abatement is handled by a separate licensed contractor and typically runs $3–$7 per sq ft. KB Painting's estimate is free and in writing, and it itemizes each step so you can see exactly what the smooth-finish upgrade adds.
Do Hobe Sound homes need asbestos testing before popcorn removal?
Any Hobe Sound home built before roughly 1985 should have its ceiling texture lab-tested before removal — that includes many of the older single-stories in the Gomez area and the Pines at Hobe Sound. KB Painting can coordinate testing through a licensed industrial hygienist; if the sample tests positive, the material goes to a separate licensed abatement contractor. We won't scrape untested pre-1985 texture, and we won't tell you it's probably fine without a clean result.
Can you take a vaulted ceiling in a Lost Lake or Heritage Ridge home fully smooth?
Yes — most of the popcorn work KB Painting does in Lost Lake, Heritage Ridge, and the newer sections of Hobe Sound involves asbestos-free texture, so the job moves straight to wetting, scraping, and skim-coating. On vaulted great room ceilings — where popcorn is most visible in raking light — we stage properly and build the skim coat in thin passes so trowel lines don't telegraph. We show smooth and light orange-peel samples before committing either way.
