Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Toronto

Trade those dated textured ceilings for a smooth, modern finish.

Popcorn ceilings — also called stippled or textured ceilings — were everywhere in Toronto homes and condos built from the 1960s through the 1990s. Today they look dated, trap dust, and make a room feel lower and darker than it really is. Removing that texture and replacing it with a clean, flat ceiling is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to a space, and it instantly modernizes the entire room.

At Toronto Painters, popcorn ceiling removal is one of our most-requested services. Our crews scrape off the old texture, repair any cracks or imperfections in the substrate, skim-coat the surface smooth, and finish with a fresh coat of premium ceiling paint. The result is a clean, uniform ceiling that reflects more light and makes your whole home feel bigger and brighter.

We handle the mess, the dust, and the cleanup — so you do not have to.

Scraping a popcorn ceiling is dusty, awkward work. Our teams mask off floors, walls, and fixtures with drop sheets and plastic before any scraping begins, and we complete a full site cleanup once the job is finished. You get the smooth ceiling without the weekend of mess and frustration.

Our Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process

1. Protect the space. We cover floors, walls, and any furniture that cannot be removed with heavy-duty drop sheets and plastic sheeting to contain dust.
2. Scrape the texture. The popcorn texture is carefully scraped away down to the original ceiling surface.
3. Repair and skim-coat. We patch cracks, fill gouges, and apply a skim coat of drywall compound so the ceiling is perfectly flat.
4. Sand and prime. Once dry, the surface is sanded smooth and primed for an even, durable finish.
5. Paint. We apply premium ceiling paint for a clean, modern flat finish — and clean up completely before we leave.

A note on older ceilings

Some textured ceilings installed before the 1990s may contain asbestos. If your home is older, we recommend having the texture tested before removal. If testing is required, we will let you know and coordinate the right next steps so the work is done safely and to code.

• Drop sheets and dust containment on every job
• Full site cleanup upon completion
• WSIB compliant, fully insured painting contractors
• 2-year warranty on all work

Why Remove a Popcorn Ceiling?

• Modern look: Flat ceilings are the standard in today's homes and condos and make a space feel current and well cared for.
• Brighter rooms: Smooth ceilings reflect light far better than textured ones, opening up the whole room.
• Easier to clean: Popcorn texture traps dust, cobwebs, and stains; a smooth ceiling wipes clean.
• Higher resale value: Toronto buyers often see popcorn ceilings as a renovation to-do, so removing them can help your home sell faster.

Whether it is a single condo bedroom or every ceiling in a detached home, our team delivers smooth, even results. Many homeowners pair ceiling removal with a full interior painting refresh or a condo and apartment paint job for a complete transformation in just a few days.