Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Stuart, FL
Popcorn ceiling removal in Stuart 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 smooth finish. Most of this work happens in Stuart's 1960s–1990s-era homes in Rio, Port Salerno, and Palm City, and KB Painting's own employees — never subcontractors — handle it, testing any ceiling installed before 1980 for asbestos before removal begins. Backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty.
Local insight
Stuart's older concrete block and frame homes often have popcorn applied directly to drywall that has absorbed moisture from roof leaks or high humidity — that substrate needs to be stabilized and primed before any new texture will hold. We test for asbestos in ceilings installed before 1980 before any removal begins.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Stuart, FL
Drive through Rio or Port Salerno and you’ll find neighborhoods full of solid CBS and frame homes built between the 1960s and 1990s — homes that are well-constructed and in good locations, but often carrying the dated interior finishes of their era. Popcorn ceilings top that list. They collect cobwebs and dust, are nearly impossible to touch up when they get dinged, and when a roof leak or condensation event leaves a stain, there’s no clean way to hide it. Removal is the better long-term answer.
What the process involves
We protect floors, furniture, and fixtures with plastic sheeting before any work begins. The existing popcorn is either scraped wet (after light misting to reduce airborne particles) or dry-scraped depending on the substrate condition, then the ceiling is skim-coated to fill any gouges or seams left by removal. We apply a finish texture — smooth, orange peel, or knockdown — matched to your preference and the style of the home, prime, and paint. The result is a ceiling that looks like it was never textured.
Asbestos in older Stuart homes
Homes built before 1980 in Stuart may have popcorn texture containing asbestos — it was a common additive in acoustic ceiling materials of that era. We test before we scrape. If asbestos is present, we coordinate with a licensed abatement contractor before proceeding. We will not scrape a ceiling that hasn’t been cleared.
Questions Stuart homeowners ask
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take in a typical Stuart home? A single room takes one day. A full house typically runs 3–5 days depending on square footage, the condition of the existing drywall, and whether repairs are needed after scraping.
Can you match the new ceiling finish to the rest of my home? Yes. We can apply smooth, orange peel, or knockdown texture. During the estimate we look at your existing wall texture to find the closest match, or we can discuss a different finish if you’re updating the whole interior.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal — before & after
What neighbors say
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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.
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Common questions
Which Stuart neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for popcorn ceiling removal?
We provide popcorn ceiling removal throughout Stuart, including Downtown Stuart, Rio, Sewall's Point, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Palm City. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees and backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty. For a free estimate in Stuart, call (772) 222-3227.
What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Stuart?
In Stuart, a basic popcorn scrape and paint runs $2–$4 per sq ft; add $1–$2 per sq ft for skim coating to a smooth finish. If a pre-1980 ceiling tests positive for asbestos, abatement is handled by a separate licensed contractor and typically runs $3–$7 per sq ft before KB Painting refinishes the ceiling. For the CBS and frame homes common in Rio and Port Salerno, we quote exact numbers in a free written estimate.
Do Stuart homes need asbestos testing before popcorn removal?
Homes built before 1980 in Stuart may have popcorn texture containing asbestos — it was a common additive in acoustic ceiling materials of that era, and much of the housing stock in Rio and Port Salerno dates to that period. KB Painting tests before we scrape, and if asbestos is present we coordinate with a licensed abatement contractor before proceeding. We will not scrape a ceiling that hasn't been cleared.
How long does popcorn removal take in a typical Stuart home?
A single room takes KB Painting one day; a full Stuart house typically runs 3–5 days depending on square footage, the condition of the drywall under the texture, and whether repairs are needed after scraping. Older Stuart ceilings that absorbed moisture from roof leaks or humidity need the substrate stabilized and primed before any new finish — smooth, orange peel, or knockdown — will hold.
