Popcorn Ceiling Removal Near Me
Say goodbye to dated popcorn ceilings. We scrape, skim-coat, and repaint to a modern smooth or knockdown finish — with full dust containment and lead/asbestos testing coordinated for pre-1980 homes.
Owner-Operated
Cody Morrison
15+ Years Experience
Why Homeowners Pick Us for Popcorn Removal
One insured crew handles containment, scraping, skim-coating, priming, and paint — no coordination between trades.
Contain, Don't Contaminate
Floor-to-ceiling plastic, zip-wall doors, HEPA vacs
Skim & Sand
Two to three coats of joint compound sanded flat
Modern Finish
Smooth Level 5 or subtle knockdown — you choose
One-Trade Efficiency
Scrape, skim, prime, and paint by the same crew
Ceiling Services & Pricing
Line-itemed by surface, product, and coat count — no surprise change orders.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Scrape and skim-coat to smooth, modern ceilings
$1.50 - $3.50/sq ft
Knockdown Texture
Update to a subtle, on-trend knockdown finish
$1.75 - $3.75/sq ft
Smooth Level 5 Finish
Skim-coat for a flat, paint-ready ceiling
$2.00 - $4.50/sq ft
Ceiling Repair & Patching
Water stain repair, cracks, seam and nail-pop fixes
$150 - $600
Lead & Asbestos Testing Coordination
Pre-1980 homes tested before removal begins
Included at estimate
Full Ceiling Paint
Two coats of ceiling white after texture removal
$0.75 - $1.50/sq ft
Our Popcorn Ceiling Removal Process
Test First
Pre-1980 homes get a lead/asbestos test coordinated before scraping begins
Full Containment
Floors, walls, and openings sealed in plastic; furniture removed or wrapped
Mist & Scrape
Ceiling misted with warm water and scraped clean with wide taping knives
Skim-Coat & Sand
Two to three coats of joint compound, then pole-sanded flat
Prime & Paint
PVA primer plus two coats of flat ceiling white for a factory-smooth look
Popcorn Ceiling Removal FAQs
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost near me?
Most Twin Cities projects run $1.50–$3.50 per square foot of ceiling for scrape + skim + paint. A standard 200 sq ft bedroom lands around $400–$700, while a full main level often falls between $2,500 and $5,500.
Do you test for asbestos before scraping?
Yes. Any home built before 1980 is coordinated for lab testing before any ceiling is disturbed. If asbestos is present, we hand the removal off to a licensed abatement contractor and pick up the skim-coat, prime, and paint work after clearance.
How messy is popcorn removal?
Contained. Every room is masked floor-to-ceiling with plastic, zip-wall doors seal off adjoining spaces, and HEPA vacuums run during sanding. Homes are left broom-swept clean and re-occupied the same day work wraps.
Smooth ceiling or knockdown — which should I pick?
Smooth Level 5 is the most modern look and the cleanest re-paint down the road. Knockdown is a subtle, forgiving texture that hides minor ceiling imperfections and costs a touch less to sand. Both are sprayed and primed for a uniform finish.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Service Areas
Serving homeowners across the Twin Cities metro.
Locally based, locally trusted
Serving the North & East Twin Cities Metro
Advanced Painting Services is based in Shoreview, MN and provides popcorn ceiling removal near me across a 40-mile radius of the Twin Cities — from St. Paul and Minneapolis out to White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Bloomington, and Blaine.
- 822 Cannon Ave, Shoreview, MN 55126
Mobile service only — we come to you. - 763-290-2786
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Local homeowners ask
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Near Me — FAQs
Serving Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Arden Hills and the surrounding north-metro communities.
- Yes — popcorn ceiling scrape, skim-coat, prime, and paint is a specialty across Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Arden Hills, Blaine, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, North Oaks, and New Brighton. Every room is masked floor-to-ceiling with plastic, adjoining spaces are sealed with zip-wall doors, and HEPA vacs run during sanding so re-occupancy is same-day.
- Any home built before 1980 is coordinated for lab testing before we scrape a single square foot. If the sample comes back positive, we hand off removal to a licensed asbestos abatement contractor and pick up the skim-coat, prime, and paint work after clearance. Common on 1960s–1970s ceilings in Roseville, Arden Hills, and older Vadnais Heights builds.
- A standard 12×12 bedroom in the north metro runs roughly $400–$700 for scrape, two-coat skim, prime, and paint. A main level (living, dining, hallway) is typically $2,500–$5,500 depending on ceiling height and how many light fixtures need to come down. Written line-itemed estimates for every Shoreview, White Bear Lake, and Blaine home.
Ready to Modernize Your Ceilings?
Get a free written estimate. We'll assess ceiling age, texture, and testing needs before scraping starts.