Popcorn ceiling removal for Royal Palm Beach homes and townhomes, with lab testing, sealed work areas and a smooth, painted finish.
Royal Palm Beach families ask us about popcorn ceiling removal when they want brighter rooms or are getting a house ready to sell. Palm Beach Popcorn Removal is a ceilings-only team based in West Palm Beach. We test, remove, repair, skim and paint, and nothing else.
The village sits between Okeechobee Boulevard and Southern Boulevard in the western suburbs. Its neighborhoods range from early ranch homes to newer gated communities. Ceiling needs vary just as widely.
Royal Palm Beach developed steadily over several decades. Its earlier neighborhoods have single-story concrete-block homes, many with original acoustic ceilings. Those are the houses we see most often.
Newer gated communities generally have flat or knockdown ceilings. Some owners there still call us, usually to change a texture they dislike or to repair water damage. We can switch any ceiling to the finish you prefer.
Older homes call for one extra step. Many ceilings applied before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos, and only a lab test can tell. We collect a small sample with every quote and send it to an NVLAP-accredited lab.
If it tests positive, we stop. We refer you to a Florida-licensed asbestos abatement contractor, because we do not remove asbestos. Our asbestos testing page answers common questions.
We work in neighborhoods all across the village, including:
Your neighbors in Wellington and Loxahatchee are in our service area too.
Most of the price comes down to square footage and the finish you pick. Our per-square-foot ranges are:
| Option | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Scrape only | $1.50–$2.50 |
| Scrape, skim, prime | $3.00–$4.50 |
| Scrape, skim, paint | $3.75–$5.50 |
| Knockdown | $3.00–$4.75 |
Adjustments apply in some rooms. Painted-over popcorn adds about 25%. Ceilings of 10–12 ft add about 15%, and vaulted ceilings add about 30%.
A 12×12 bedroom with skim and paint costs about $550–$800. A 1,500 sq ft home is commonly about $5,625–$8,250. Our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide has worked examples.
Day zero is the quote. We measure, take an asbestos sample and hand you a free written estimate. Lab results usually come back in 3–5 business days, with rush service if you need it.
Once you approve, we set up. Floors get covered, walls get taped, plastic containment goes up and HVAC vents get sealed. We mist and scrape the texture with dust control.
Then we repair any damage and apply a skim coat. After sanding, we prime and paint, run a HEPA vacuum and walk through the rooms with you. Details are on our removal process page.
A bedroom often takes 1–2 days. A 1,500 sq ft home is usually 3–5 working days. You can live at home through the project.
Several Royal Palm Beach communities have an HOA. Some set contractor hours or ask for a certificate of insurance. Townhomes with shared walls may have extra rules.
We are licensed and insured and can provide a certificate of insurance on request. Rules vary, so we confirm with your association and the village before starting. That way the work fits community guidelines from the first day.
In a townhome, dust control matters for the neighbors as well as for you. We seal HVAC vents and run plastic containment before any scraping. If you want details on shared-wall homes, see our condo and townhome ceiling removal page.
Most Royal Palm Beach clients choose a smooth Level 5 skim coat. It gives a flat, even surface that looks clean under ceiling fans and recessed lights. It also makes future painting simpler.
If you like some texture, knockdown texture is a lighter option. It can blend with rooms that already have it. Our post on smooth vs knockdown ceilings compares the two in more depth.
Not as long as most people expect. A single bedroom typically takes 1–2 days, and a 1,500 sq ft home usually takes 3–5 working days. Only the rooms we are working in that day are closed off. Our article on how long popcorn ceiling removal takes explains what affects the schedule.
Some sellers do, since smooth ceilings can make rooms look updated in photos and showings. Others leave it and adjust price instead. The right call depends on your home and timeline. Our guide on removing popcorn ceilings before selling covers the trade-offs. A free quote helps you compare costs.
Yes. Ceiling painting is part of our scrape, skim and paint option. We prime the new surface first so the paint goes on evenly. If you only need a fresh coat on an existing smooth ceiling, see our ceiling painting service. Call (561) 000-0000 or get a free quote to set up a visit.
See our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide or how asbestos testing works.
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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