Outdated popcorn ceilings date your home instantly. We remove them cleanly and efficiently, leaving you with smooth, modern ceilings that dramatically update every room — and increase your home’s value.
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Popcorn ceilings — also called acoustic or “cottage cheese” ceilings — were popular in homes built before the 1990s. However, most modern homeowners find them outdated and unflattering. Therefore, removal dramatically improves a home’s appearance. Today they signal age and can actually reduce home value. Smooth ceilings make rooms feel larger, brighter, and more modern. The good news: professional removal is more affordable than most homeowners expect, and the transformation is dramatic.
Smooth ceilings instantly update the look and feel of any room. Moreover, spaces feel cleaner and more contemporary. As a result, your home looks more modern and valuable.
Real estate agents consistently recommend popcorn ceiling removal before listing. Therefore, it’s one of the highest-ROI updates you can make. Furthermore, buyers are immediately put off by outdated textured ceilings.
Pre-1980 homes may have asbestos in popcorn texture. Therefore, we recommend testing first. Moreover, we follow all safety protocols to protect you and your family.
We use wet scraping methods and full plastic sheeting to contain all debris. Therefore, your home stays clean throughout the entire process. In addition, we protect floors, furniture, and walls completely.
After removal, ceilings are skim-coated, sanded smooth, and ready for fresh paint — all in one project for maximum efficiency.
From single bedrooms to full-home projects, we scale efficiently. Therefore, we complete any scope on time and within budget. In addition, our crews are trained to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
First, we assess the ceiling area and check for potential asbestos in older homes. Then, we provide a detailed written quote per square foot. Therefore, you always know exactly what to expect.
Floors, furniture, and walls are completely covered with plastic sheeting. Moreover, all fixtures are masked or removed. As a result, your belongings are fully protected throughout the project.
We mist ceilings with water to soften the texture, then scrape cleanly and efficiently — minimizing drywall damage.
After scraping, the ceiling is skim-coated smooth. Furthermore, any drywall damage is repaired and the surface sanded to perfection. Consequently, you get a flawless finish ready for paint.
Ceilings are primed and then painted with 2 coats of premium Sherwin-Williams ceiling paint. Therefore, you get a flawless, modern finish that lasts for years.
“This team did a great job. The quality was done very well and Alfredo’s prompt communication was incredible. Not the norm in my other experiences with contractors — it was an easy choice.”
“AltaVista Painting Pro did a terrific job. His crew met every deadline and left the workspace sparkling clean. My house has been transformed and is a delight to behold.”
“They did a great job tackling a large project, being available quickly, and working hard to meet a tight timeline. The quality of work is excellent. Would absolutely recommend.”
Popcorn ceiling removal in Carmel typically ranges from $1.50–$2.50 per square foot, including scraping, skim coat, and prep for painting. Painting is additional. A standard room runs $300–$700 for removal and $125–$250 to paint.
Popcorn texture applied before 1979 may contain asbestos. We strongly recommend testing before removal. We can refer you to a certified asbestos testing company. If asbestos is present, licensed abatement professionals must handle removal — we do not remove asbestos-containing materials.
An average bedroom takes 4–8 hours for scraping and skim coat. Multiple rooms are done simultaneously for efficiency. Most whole-home projects take 2–4 days.
Minor damage (gauges, nicks) is normal and is addressed in the skim coat phase. Our experienced crews minimize damage with the wet-scrape method, and everything is repaired to a smooth finish.
Yes. Instead of smooth, we can apply any texture you prefer — orange peel, light knock-down, or a fine skim texture — after scraping.
AltaVista Painting Pro proudly serves homeowners throughout Central Indiana with the same premium crew and Sherwin-Williams paints.
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