Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Addison, IL
Old textured ceilings scraped smooth, sealed, and painted. We test for asbestos, protect your floors, and remove every speck of dust. Licensed, insured, and priced in writing before we start.
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Quick Answer
Popcorn ceiling removal in Addison, IL starts at $299 per room, including asbestos testing, scraping, smoothing the ceiling flat, and priming it for paint. Vanguard Painting is a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every job covers full floor and furniture protection, dust control, skim coating, and final painting. We handle popcorn ceilings in homes across Addison and all of Cook County.
What You Get With Our Popcorn Ceiling Service
Book popcorn ceiling removal in Addison and this is what's included. No hidden charges for prep or cleanup.
We send a sample to a lab before we start. It's part of the job, not an extra.
Plastic sheeting on everything. We tape it down so it stays put.
Water and a scraper. No heavy sanding that creates airborne dust.
The paper underneath gets sealed and skimmed so the ceiling reads smooth.
One coat of primer on the fresh surface, then two coats of ceiling paint.
We haul the scraped texture away. You don't fill your trash cans with it.
Every surface wiped down, vacuumed, and checked for dust residue.
We walk the room together and fix any spot you aren't happy with.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Prices in Addison
Here's where our pricing starts on popcorn ceiling jobs in Addison. The size of the room, ceiling height, and the amount of texture affect the final quote, which we give you in writing first.
Not sure what yours needs? Call (708) 815-7720. We'll price your Addison popcorn ceiling over the phone in a few minutes.
What Makes Addison Popcorn Ceilings Different
Addison homes were built in waves from the 1950s through the 1990s. That means two very different kinds of popcorn ceilings, and we handle both.
Older popcorn (pre-1980)
Homes built before 1980 often have asbestos in the texture. We test every job in Addison before we touch a square foot. It's standard procedure and we don't skip it.
Heavy texture on drywall
Many Addison homes have thick orange peel or heavy popcorn. The scrape takes longer and the ceiling needs more skim work. We price for the work, not the square footage.
Drywall joints underneath
The paper under the texture often has visible tape lines. We seal those with primer and skim the whole surface flat so no joint shows through.
Popcorn ceilings also trap dust and smoke smell over time. Removing it gives the room a cleaner look and makes the space feel taller.
How We Remove Popcorn Ceilings in Addison
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one bedroom or a whole house in Addison.
Inspect and test
We check the ceiling condition and take a sample for asbestos testing before we start.
Protect the space
Plastic sheeting on floors and furniture. Doorways sealed with tape.
Wet the texture
We spray the popcorn with water and let it soak so it scrapes off cleanly.
Scrape it off
Wide scrapers remove the texture without gouging the drywall underneath.
Skim coat the surface
A thin layer of joint compound goes over the whole ceiling for a smooth finish.
Sand smooth
We sand the skim coat flat once it's dry, then vacuum the dust.
Prime and paint
Primer seals the fresh surface, then two coats of ceiling paint.
Walkthrough and cleanup
We wipe down every surface and walk the room with you before we leave.
The Addison Rooms We Remove Popcorn From
Most Addison popcorn removals happen in one of these three settings.
Bedrooms and living rooms
The most common job. Textured ceilings in living spaces scraped smooth and painted.
Kitchens and hallways
Grease, smoke, and years of cooking stuck in the texture. We remove it and paint the ceiling fresh.
Basements and rec rooms
Finished basements with low ceilings and popcorn. We work carefully around lights and ducts. Pair it with basement painting for a full refresh.
A Local Crew That Knows Popcorn Removal
We're based at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Addison is a straight shot down Lake Street from our shop. That means we can be out for an estimate within a day or two of your call.
Popcorn removal is messy work. We don't treat it like a side job. We sheet floors, seal doors, and use vacuums with HEPA filters so the dust doesn't spread to the rest of your house. The people who quote the job are the people who do the work.
Plenty of Addison customers add exterior painting or deck staining once the interior work wraps up.
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Popcorn Problems vs. The Smooth Ceiling You'll Get
People call us with these complaints. We fix them all.
The problem
Popcorn ceilings trap dirt, dust, and cobwebs that vacuuming won't remove.
Old cigarette smoke or cooking grease gets absorbed into the texture. Paint won't seal it.
Textured ceilings make rooms feel shorter. The visual noise bothers some homeowners enough to remove it.
What you get
All the texture gone. The room looks taller and more finished.
New ceiling paint seals the surface and reflects light better.
We wipe and vacuum every surface. Your vents stay clean, too.
True on every Addison popcorn ceiling we remove:
What Addison Ceilings Look Like When We're Done
Smooth, sealed, and painted. No leftover texture, no dust marks on your furniture.
What Addison Customers Say About Their New Ceilings
Most of our Addison work comes from word of mouth. People see a smooth ceiling and they call us for their own.
Other Addison Interior Work We Do
Once the popcorn is gone, many Addison homeowners ask about other rooms or services.
Interior painting
Walls, trim, doors. See our interior painting in Addison.
Wallpaper removal
Old paper stripped so walls are smooth for paint. See wallpaper removal in Addison.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets in Addison painted and sprayed. See cabinet painting in Addison.
Basement painting
Ceilings, walls, and floors in Addison basements. See basement painting in Addison.
We cover all of DuPage County. Find more on our Addison painting page and the Cook County service area.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Addison, IL: Common Questions
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Get Rid of Your Popcorn Ceiling in Addison
Free estimate, testing included, dust control, and a smooth ceiling that looks right. Book online and take $50 off.