Professional Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Popcorn ceiling removal in Fort Lauderdale costs $2–$4 per sq ft for a basic scrape and paint, plus $1–$2 per sq ft for skim coating to a smooth finish — every estimate free and in writing. KB Painting & Refinishing handles the wet-scrape, patch, and prime with our own employees — never subcontractors — and the work is everywhere here: a large share of single-family homes in Coral Ridge and Victoria Park went up between the 1960s and 1990s, exactly the era when popcorn texture was standard on every ceiling.
Local insight
Fort Lauderdale's older CBS homes often have popcorn ceilings that were applied directly over drywall that was never primed, making removal messier than newer construction — our crew comes prepared with full floor and furniture protection and handles the wet-scrape-and-patch process from start to finish.
Prices are planning ranges. Home floor area is different from paintable surface area; included surfaces, condition, access, and products determine your written quote. Request a scope-specific estimate.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Fort Lauderdale
If your Fort Lauderdale home was built before 1990, there is a good chance every room has acoustic spray texture on the ceilings. It was the standard finish in South Florida’s building boom of that era — practical to apply, but dated-looking and difficult to clean. Removing it transforms rooms immediately, and in Coral Ridge and Harbor Beach homes with high ceilings, smooth flat ceilings make the spaces feel larger and more current.
Asbestos testing first
Suspected asbestos-containing texture should not be disturbed before assessment by a trained asbestos professional. A building’s age or appearance does not establish whether its ceiling contains asbestos. KB Painting does not perform asbestos abatement; any required specialist work and clearance must be resolved before our ceiling finishing work.
See the EPA’s guidance on identifying asbestos and Florida DEP’s asbestos guidance. Requirements depend on the building and project, not a universal pre-1980 rule.
The removal process
We protect all floors, furniture, and fixtures with heavy plastic sheeting. The texture is wetted to soften it, then scraped cleanly from the drywall face. After scraping, our crew skim-coats any gouges or surface irregularities, sands smooth, and applies a high-quality primer before the finish coat goes on. The result is a flat, clean ceiling that looks like it was always smooth.
Warranty
Ask us to confirm coverage for your specific scope in the written estimate. Our published warranty describes interior and exterior painting and cabinet refinishing coverage.
Questions Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask
Can you match the ceiling texture in adjacent rooms that I want to keep? If you are removing popcorn in select rooms only, we can texture the newly smoothed ceilings to match the existing knockdown or orange-peel texture in the rooms you are keeping. We carry multiple texture spray rigs and match the pattern closely so the transition between rooms isn’t jarring.
What neighbors say
Matthew D. 5.0 ★
My wife and i just bought a house in Fort Lauderdale but we didn't like the colors of the interior, so we had KB Painting apply a complete new makeover and they nailed it! Looks better than we imagined as we are beyond satisfied with their A+ work!
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Call (954) 738-8222 or fill out the form. We schedule an on-site visit and provide a written, itemized quote.
Common questions
Which Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods does KB Painting serve for popcorn ceiling removal?
We provide popcorn ceiling removal throughout Fort Lauderdale, including Las Olas Isles, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Colee Hammock, Sailboat Bend, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge. All work is done by KB Painting's own employees. Ask us to confirm coverage for your specific scope in the written estimate. For a free estimate in Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 738-8222.
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Fort Lauderdale?
In Fort Lauderdale, the planning range is $2–$4 per sq ft for basic removal and painting, with roughly $1–$2 per sq ft extra for skim coating. Ceiling height, condition, access, and finish affect the quote. Any asbestos assessment or abatement is a separate specialist scope, not included in a standard removal price.
Do older Fort Lauderdale homes need asbestos testing before popcorn removal?
Suspected asbestos-containing texture should not be disturbed before assessment by a trained asbestos professional. A building’s age or appearance does not establish whether its ceiling contains asbestos. KB Painting does not perform asbestos abatement; any required specialist work and clearance must be resolved before our ceiling finishing work.
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take in a typical Fort Lauderdale home?
Most Fort Lauderdale single-family homes in the 1,500–2,500 sq ft range take two to three days: one day for wetting, scraping, and drying, then one to two for skim-coating, sanding, and primer. KB Painting allows extra dry time in South Florida's humidity rather than rushing coats — forcing the timeline is how a ceiling ends up cracking or bubbling months later. Floors and furniture stay under full protection throughout.
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