Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Jensen Beach, FL
Popcorn ceiling removal in Jensen Beach runs $2–$4 per sq ft for a basic scrape and paint, plus $1–$2 per sq ft if you want the ceiling skim-coated to a fully smooth finish. KB Painting & Refinishing's own W-2 crew — never subcontractors — handles the wet scrape, skim, prime, and paint start to finish, and because much of older Jensen Beach — including the beach cottages near Tiger Shores — predates 1980, we coordinate an asbestos test before any scraping begins.
Local insight
Older Jensen Beach condos and beach cottages near Tiger Shores often have popcorn ceilings that have absorbed decades of coastal humidity, leaving the texture soft, discolored, or partially detached. We test for asbestos in pre-1980 materials before any scraping begins — a step that's non-negotiable and that not every contractor offers.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Jensen Beach, FL
Popcorn ceilings — also called acoustic texture or cottage cheese ceilings — were applied on nearly every home and condo built in Florida from the 1960s through the late 1980s. Many Jensen Beach properties in established neighborhoods like Jensen Beach proper and the Tiger Shores area still have them. The texture traps salt-air dust, mildews in humid rooms, and is nearly impossible to clean without pulling chunks off the surface.
Removing it transforms a room. A flat or lightly textured ceiling reads as modern and clean, reflects light more evenly, and stops being the first thing people notice when they walk in.
What the process looks like
Popcorn ceiling removal is a wet-scrape process: we mist the texture to soften it, scrape it cleanly, skim-coat the ceiling to fill in the bare drywall and any old fastener marks, sand smooth, prime, and paint. Done correctly, you can’t tell there was ever texture on the ceiling.
For pre-1980 homes and condos — which includes much of older Jensen Beach — we recommend an asbestos test on the texture material before any work begins. Many pre-1980 popcorn textures contain chrysotile asbestos at low percentages. Testing is inexpensive and fast, and it determines the correct removal procedure.
What’s included
- Asbestos test coordination for pre-1980 homes (testing by a certified third party)
- Full furniture and floor protection
- Wet scraping of all texture; skim coat and sanding
- Sherwin-Williams prime and ceiling paint (flat or eggshell)
- Full cleanup; 5-year workmanship warranty
Questions Jensen Beach homeowners ask
How do I know if my Jensen Beach condo’s popcorn ceiling has asbestos? You can’t tell by looking at it — the only way to know is a lab test. We can recommend a certified industrial hygienist who takes small samples and returns results in one to two business days. If asbestos is present above the EPA action level, removal requires a licensed asbestos abatement contractor to handle the scraping. If it’s below the action level or absent, we proceed with standard wet-scrape removal.
Can popcorn ceiling removal be done in a condo while I’m living there? Yes, with some planning. We complete one room at a time, contain the work area with plastic sheeting, and clean up fully before moving to the next room. Most Jensen Beach condo owners stay in their unit during the project, though we recommend sleeping elsewhere the night we work on a bedroom ceiling.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal — before & after
What neighbors say
Susan D. 5.0 ★
KB did a great job on the exterior of our house even though they battled with storms almost every afternoon. They cleaned everything up and the house looks fabulous. Thanks for doing such job!!
Karen B. 5.0 ★
One of the best experiences with a business , they were polite, prompt and clear in their responses. My cabinets. Came out beautifully, and Luis did a fabulous job. He was polite , neat, a pleasure to have working here. I truly wonderful outcome.
What Jensen Beach neighbors say
More services in Jensen Beach
Get a free estimate in Jensen Beach
Call (772) 222-3227 or fill out the form. No pressure, line-item quote the same day.
Common questions
Which Jensen Beach neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for popcorn ceiling removal?
We provide popcorn ceiling removal throughout Jensen Beach, including Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach proper, Treasure Cove, Indian Riverside Park area, Jensen Beach Boulevard corridor, Riverview Condominiums, Tiger Shores. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees and backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty. For a free estimate in Jensen Beach, call (772) 222-3227.
What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Jensen Beach?
In Jensen Beach, a basic popcorn scrape and paint runs $2–$4 per sq ft, and skim coating to a fully smooth finish adds $1–$2 per sq ft. If lab testing finds asbestos in a pre-1980 ceiling — a real possibility in older Jensen Beach condos — abatement by a separate licensed contractor typically runs $3–$7 per sq ft before finish work begins. Every KB Painting estimate is free and itemized in writing.
Do Jensen Beach condos need an asbestos test before popcorn removal?
For any Jensen Beach home or condo built before 1980 — which includes much of older Jensen Beach, from aging condos to the beach cottages near Tiger Shores — KB Painting recommends a lab test of the texture before scraping begins. Many pre-1980 popcorn textures contain chrysotile asbestos at low percentages, and only a lab test can confirm it. Testing is fast and inexpensive, and it determines the correct removal procedure.
What finish replaces the popcorn texture in a Jensen Beach home?
After the wet scrape, KB Painting fills old fastener marks, skim-coats, sands, primes, and paints — finishing the ceiling either fully smooth or with a light knockdown texture, whichever suits the room. Skim coating to a smooth finish adds $1–$2 per sq ft over the $2–$4 per sq ft basic scrape and paint. Done correctly, you can't tell a Jensen Beach ceiling ever had texture on it.
