Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A large share of Fort Lauderdale's single-family homes in neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Victoria Park were built between the 1960s and 1990s — exactly the era when popcorn texture was standard on every ceiling. KB Painting & Refinishing removes that dated texture, patches the drywall smooth, and leaves ceilings ready to paint throughout Broward County.
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.
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
Popcorn texture applied before 1978 may contain asbestos. Before any removal, we recommend testing a sample — we can connect you with a licensed Broward County testing firm if you don’t already have results. We do not proceed with removal until testing is complete on pre-1978 homes. This is a straightforward process and protects you, your family, and our crew.
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
Popcorn ceiling removal and subsequent skim coat and paint work is covered by our 5-year workmanship warranty against adhesion and finish defects.
Questions Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask
How do I know if my Fort Lauderdale home’s popcorn ceiling contains asbestos? The only reliable way is a lab test on a physical sample. Homes built after 1980 are generally lower risk, but the safest approach is to test any pre-1980 home before starting removal. A licensed inspector can take a sample, and results typically come back within a few days. We pause the job and advise you on next steps if asbestos is found — abatement is handled by a licensed remediation contractor before we return.
Can you match the ceiling texture in adjacent rooms that I want to keep? Yes. 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.
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Common questions
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in South Florida?
Cost depends on ceiling height, square footage, and condition. Single-story rooms are straightforward; vaulted or two-story ceilings take more setup time. Pre-1980 homes may also require asbestos testing before we can begin — we'll flag that during your free written estimate so there are no surprises.
How long does the process take for a typical home?
Most single-family homes in the 1,500–2,500 sq ft range take two to three days: one day for scraping and drying, one to two days for skim-coating and sanding. High humidity in South Florida means we allow extra dry time between coats rather than rushing — that patience is what keeps the finish from cracking later.
Will the new ceiling hold up in Florida's humidity and heat?
Yes, when it's done correctly. We use moisture-resistant joint compounds suited to South Florida's climate, and we prime with Sherwin-Williams products before any topcoat. Our 5-year workmanship warranty covers the finished ceiling, so if anything shifts or cracks due to our work, we come back and make it right.
