Scrape, skim coat, prime and paint in one visit with one crew. Your new ceilings are finished and ready to live with when we leave.
Popcorn ceiling removal and painting go together best when one crew handles both in the same visit. Palm Beach Popcorn Removal scrapes the old texture, skim coats and primes the ceiling, then paints it before we leave. You get a finished ceiling, not a primed one waiting for another contractor.
We work in houses, condos and townhomes across Palm Beach County. Painting is the last step of our popcorn ceiling removal service and follows either a smooth Level 5 skim coat or a knockdown texture.
Fresh joint compound is soft and porous. Primer seals it, but primer is not built to be a final finish. It can look flat and patchy, and it marks easily.
Painting right after priming has a few clear advantages:
Our standard finish is flat ceiling white. It is the most common ceiling finish for good reasons. Flat paint absorbs light instead of reflecting it, which hides small surface flaws.
White also makes rooms feel brighter and taller. In Florida homes with plenty of natural light, a white ceiling bounces that light down into the room. It also pairs with nearly any wall color.
Most ceilings look best with a low sheen. The two common choices are flat and matte.
Bathrooms and kitchens are different. Steam from showers and cooking can affect ceiling paint over time. These rooms may need a moisture-resistant paint, and we talk through that option at your quote.
Glossier finishes are rarely used on ceilings. They reflect light at an angle and make every seam or wave easier to see.
White is the default, but it is not the only choice. Some homeowners want a ceiling that is a lighter tint of the wall color. Others prefer a warm off-white or a soft color in a bedroom or porch.
You pick the color, and we apply it. If you want a custom color, let us know when you request your quote so we can plan for it. Darker colors may need an extra coat, which can affect the price.
Every ceiling job follows the same five steps, from free quote to final walkthrough. Painting happens in step five, right after priming. The full detail is on our popcorn ceiling removal process page.
Before any scraping, we take a small sample for asbestos testing when the home is old enough to need it. If the result is positive, we stop and refer you to a Florida-licensed asbestos abatement contractor. Our asbestos testing page explains the steps.
In Palm Beach County, scrape, skim coat and paint typically runs $3.75–$5.50 per square foot. Scrape, skim and prime without paint runs $3.00–$4.50. A 12×12 bedroom with skim and paint usually lands around $550–$800. A home of about 1,500 sq ft usually runs about $5,625–$8,250.
Painted-over popcorn adds about 25%. High ceilings of 10–12 feet add about 15%, and vaulted ceilings add about 30%. Our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide has the full breakdown. To price your home, get a free quote and we will reply within one business day.
Primer alone is not meant to be a final finish. It can look uneven and is harder to clean. Painting seals and finishes the skim coat and gives the ceiling an even color. You can choose primer only if you plan to paint later, but painting in the same visit saves a second setup.
Yes. We are a ceilings-only company, so the ceiling is all we paint. We tape and protect the walls during the work. Some homeowners have their walls painted afterward by another contractor. Others find the fresh ceiling is all the room needs once the popcorn is gone.
Bathroom ceilings deal with steam and humidity, especially in Florida. A moisture-resistant paint is often the better choice there. A matte finish can also be easier to wipe than flat. We review the room during your quote and suggest the sheen and paint type that suits it.
Yes. White is our standard, but you can choose any color. Tints of the wall color and soft off-whites are common choices. Let us know when you request your quote. Deeper colors can need an extra coat, and we include that in your written price.
Send a few photos and the rough square footage. We'll come back with a written, itemized price within one business day.
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