Popcorn Ceiling Removal in New Lenox, IL
Textured ceilings scraped clean, skimmed flat, primed and painted. No dust left behind, no texture left on the floor. Licensed and insured with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Popcorn ceiling removal in New Lenox, IL starts at $299 per room, with an average 2,000-square-foot home running about $2,200 to have every ceiling scraped and refinished. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving Will County from our Melrose Park base. Every job includes plastic sheeting the room floor to ceiling, scraping the texture off, skimming the drywall flat, sanding it smooth, and painting the ceiling with two coats. We handle the whole process in New Lenox and across Will County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Popcorn Ceiling
Book popcorn ceiling work in New Lenox and this is what we do from the moment we walk in until we load the truck. Nothing is added to the bill later.
Walls, floors and furniture covered. The room gets sealed like a paint booth.
We spray the ceiling, let it absorb, then scrape clean. Minimal dust.
Every scraped spot skimmed with compound to eliminate scraped ridges.
Ceiling sanded twice, once after the first skim and again before primer.
Seals the bare paper so paint doesn't soak in unevenly.
Flat white or your color, rolled on properly with extension poles.
Ceiling fans and lights come down, go back up after painting.
All plastic and scrapings hauled out, room reset, we walk it with you.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Prices in New Lenox
Here's where our pricing starts on popcorn ceiling work in New Lenox. Ceiling height, texture thickness and how many coats the drywall needs can move the final number. You see that number in writing before we schedule the job.
Not sure what you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most New Lenox popcorn ceiling jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
New Lenox Ceilings Have Their Own Challenges
New Lenox is full of 1980s and 1990s homes where popcorn was standard. The texture hides uneven drywall, and the material itself changes how the job needs to be handled.
Thick heavy texture
Some New Lenox ceilings have a heavy layer sprayed on to hide a lot. It takes longer to wet down and scrape, and it makes a thicker pile of waste.
Ceilings with no prep
The drywall underneath was never finished to be exposed, so after scraping it needs more skim coating than newer builds. We plan for that.
Cathedral and vaulted ceilings
Many homes off of Cedar Road have high ceilings. Scraping those takes scaffolding and extension tools, which is part of why the price on those is higher.
Older popcorn sprayed before 1980 can contain asbestos. We test for it first when we suspect it, and if it's there, we follow the right protocols or refer a specialty abatement crew before we start.
How We Remove a Popcorn Ceiling in New Lenox
Eight steps, same order every time, from the first look to the final walkthrough. Ceiling work is messy if it's rushed, and we don't rush it.
Inspect the ceiling
We check texture thickness, drywall condition and whether the ceiling was ever painted over.
Test for asbestos
If the house is pre-1980, we take a sample and send it out before we quote the job.
Seal the room
Plastic sheeting on floors, walls and furniture. The room gets sealed tight.
Wet and scrape
Ceiling sprayed with water, left to soak, then scraped clean with wide blades.
Skim coat
One or two thin skim coats over the entire ceiling to smooth the scrape marks.
Sand smooth
Ceiling sanded flat, dust wiped off, ready for primer.
Prime and paint
Drywall sealer primer, then two coats of ceiling paint rolled on evenly.
Clean and walk
Plastic removed, fixtures reinstalled, room reset, then we walk it with you.
What New Lenox Calls Us For With Popcorn Ceilings
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same process on all of them, different scope.
Living areas and bedrooms
This is where most popcorn ceiling removal happens. Scrape it off and repaint the room in the same visit.
Basements and finished lower levels
Popcorn was common in finished basements too. We handle the tighter clearance and often combine it with basement painting.
Hallways and stairs
Hallways and stairwells are tricky because of the height and angles. We put up staging and do them the same way as rooms.
A Crew That Handles Popcorn Work All Over Will County
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. New Lenox is about 45 minutes down I-57 and I-355, which puts us within range of every Will County neighborhood. The crew that gives you the estimate is the crew that shows up with the scrapers.
Popcorn removal is one of those jobs that sounds simple until you see the dust and the skim coat work. We do it every week, so we know how to read a ceiling before the first spray of water. If we think a spot needs extra attention, we flag it and build it into the price ahead of time.
New Lenox customers often pair this with exterior painting or deck and fence staining once the inside is done.
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What People Hate About Popcorn, and What You End Up With
Almost every call starts with one of these complaints. Here's the problem on the left, and here's what your ceiling looks like when we're done.
The problem
Old popcorn gets brittle and sheds. You find crumbs on the floor and furniture every few days.
Someone scraped it but left ridges everywhere. It looks worse than before they touched it.
Dry scraping was used. The dust went everywhere and took weeks to fully clean.
What you get
No ridges, no texture shadow, just a clean surface that looks like it was built that way.
Wet scraping and full room sealing means dust stays contained, not on your stuff.
Skim coat and primer done right means the paint bonds and stays looking fresh.
True on every New Lenox popcorn job we take:
What the Ceilings Look Like When We Leave
Flat, smooth and painted. No texture shadow, no scrape marks, no dust on the shelves.
What New Lenox Customers Say After the Ceiling Is Done
Most of our New Lenox work comes from people who wanted a cleaner, more modern look. Read what they said about the process and the finish.
Other Ceiling and Painting Work Around New Lenox
Popcorn removal is often paired with other work. Here's what we also handle in New Lenox.
Ceiling painting only
Flat ceilings that just need a refresh. See ceiling painting.
Drywall repair
Water damage, cracks, and holes fixed before the ceiling is painted. See drywall repair.
Interior repaint
Walls and trim after the ceiling is done. See house painting.
Wall removal and treatment
Old wallpaper stripped while we're already working. See wallpaper removal.
We cover all of Will County, and everything we do in New Lenox sits on the New Lenox painting page.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in New Lenox, IL: Common Questions
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in New Lenox, IL?
How long does it take to remove a popcorn ceiling in New Lenox?
Do New Lenox homes have asbestos in the popcorn ceiling?
Can you remove popcorn ceilings in vaulted rooms?
Do we need to move out while you work?
Will you paint the ceiling after removing the texture?
Can you match the new ceiling to our existing flat ceilings?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your New Lenox Popcorn Ceiling Removed Properly
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