Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Antioch, IL
That textured ceiling from the 70s and 80s stripped smooth. We scrape it, skim it flat, and paint it clean. No dust left on your floors. Licensed, insured, and priced upfront.
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Quick Answer
Popcorn ceiling removal in Antioch starts at $299 per room, and a typical living room and hallway runs about $750. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park that serves all of Lake County. Every job includes scraping the texture, skim coating the surface flat, two coats of ceiling paint, and a full cleanup. We handle the older homes across Antioch and the rest of Lake County.
What You Get When We Remove Your Popcorn Ceiling
Book a popcorn ceiling job in Antioch and this is the full package. Nothing gets added on halfway through.
Furniture moved or sheeted. Floors fully protected from dust and water.
Texture softened with water, then scraped clean without gouging the drywall.
Joint compound spread over the whole ceiling to fill the scraped surface.
Once dry, the whole ceiling is sanded flat. Dust is wiped down completely.
Any low spots get a second pass. We don't roll over ridges.
Fresh drywall compound gets sealed so the topcoat doesn't flash.
Ceiling painted in flat white or your color, no roller marks left behind.
Dust vacuumed, furniture reset, and we walk it with you to check the finish.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Prices in Antioch
Here's what Antioch homeowners pay to get rid of textured ceilings. Size and ceiling height can move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which rooms you want done? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Antioch popcorn jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Antioch Homes and Popcorn Ceilings
Antioch grew fast in the 70s and 80s. That's when most of the textured ceilings in town went up. Here's what we see in your neighborhood.
Homes built between 1970–1988
Most Antioch homes with popcorn texture went up in those years. The material they used then holds stains and cracks easily over time.
Water stains showing through
Older roofs and ice dams leave rings on the popcorn. We prime those spots before we even start scraping.
Close to the lake effects
Homes near the Chain O'Lakes see more moisture in attics. That moisture makes popcorn texture brittle and loose, which means a cleaner scrape for us.
Some popcorn ceilings applied before 1978 contain trace asbestos. We test first when the home age suggests it, and we follow safe removal procedures on those.
How We Remove Popcorn Ceilings in Antioch
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one bedroom or the whole main floor.
Inspect and quote
We check the ceiling condition, look for water damage, and write the price down.
Test for asbestos
If the home was built before 1978, we sample first. Safety comes before speed.
Protect the space
Furniture covered, floors taped, plastic sheeting hung where needed.
Wet and scrape
Texture wetted with a garden sprayer, then scraped off in clean sheets.
Skim coat smooth
Joint compound applied over the whole ceiling to make it perfectly flat.
Sand flat
Once dry, sanded smooth. We check with a bright light for low spots.
Prime and paint
Primer applied to seal the compound, then two coats of flat ceiling paint.
Clean and walk
Dust vacuumed, furniture back, and we walk it with you to confirm.
The Rooms Antioch Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep on all of them.
Living rooms and main floors
This is the most common one. Main floor ceilings scraped, skimmed and painted. Usually part of a larger home painting project.
Bedrooms and offices
Single rooms scraped while you're at work. We finish in one day and leave the room ready to sleep in that night.
Basements and rec rooms
Lower level ceilings scraped and painted. Often paired with basement painting in one visit.
A Crew That Knows Antioch Ceilings
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Antioch is a bit of a drive, but we make the trip every week because Lake County homeowners trust us with their old ceilings. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see scraping and skimming.
We work Lake County homes daily and we know the building styles here. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Main Street or over by the lake. If a spot needs a touch-up, we're back out within a few days.
Many Antioch homeowners add exterior painting or deck staining while we're already in the neighborhood.
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What People Complain About, and What You Get
Almost every Antioch popcorn call opens with one of these. Here's the problem on the left, and what the ceiling looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Water rings and old smoke stains show right through the paint on popcorn ceilings.
Shifts in the house cause the popcorn to crack and the cracks spread across the room.
Bicycles, kids throwing things, furniture moves — they all leave bald patches in the texture.
What you get
Scraped clean, skimmed smooth and painted. The old texture is completely gone.
Primer blocks the water rings before the paint goes on. They don't come back.
No texture to scrape off anymore. Just smooth drywall that stays looking sharp.
True on every Antioch popcorn ceiling we handle:
What the Ceilings Look Like When We Leave
No texture left. No dust on your floors. Just a smooth, flat ceiling painted clean.
What Antioch Customers Say After We Finish
Most of our Antioch popcorn work comes from referrals. Read what they said about the process and how clean we left the house.
Other Ceiling Work We Do Around Antioch
Popcorn removal is our specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a ceiling needs.
Ceiling painting
Flat ceilings, stains and water rings. See ceiling painting.
Drywall repair
Cracks and holes in ceilings fixed before paint. See drywall repair.
Interior painting
Walls and trim to match your new ceiling. See house painting.
Basement finishing
Lower level ceilings and walls. See basement painting.
Need more than one room done? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Antioch painting page.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Antioch, IL: Common Questions
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