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Years Of Experience

Clear Out Outdated Ceiling Texture

Andy's Pro Painting provides popcorn ceiling removal services in Sacramento for homes built before modern ceiling standards.

You look up at your ceiling in Sacramento and see the textured surface installed decades ago that catches dust, shadows every light fixture, and makes rooms feel darker than they should. Popcorn ceiling removal clears away that outdated texture and prepares the surface for a smooth finish or new treatment that brightens the space.

Andy's Pro Painting handles removal with proper prep to contain dust and debris. That includes covering floors and furniture, wetting the texture to reduce airborne particles, and scraping the material down to the underlying drywall. Once removal is complete, the ceiling is prepped and repainted to give you a clean, modern surface. This service is common in older Sacramento homes where popcorn ceilings were standard and now stand out as visibly dated.

If your ceilings still have the textured finish from decades past, schedule popcorn ceiling removal in Sacramento.

Common Concerns Before Starting

Most questions involve dust control, timing, and what the ceiling will look like once the texture is removed and repainted.

How long does popcorn ceiling removal take?
Most rooms take one to two days depending on ceiling size and drywall condition once the texture is removed. Repainting adds additional time based on the number of coats required.
What about asbestos in older ceilings?
If your home was built before the 1980s, the texture may contain asbestos. Testing is recommended before removal, and certified abatement is required if asbestos is present.
How much dust does removal create?
Wetting the texture before scraping reduces airborne dust significantly. Floors and furniture are protected, and rooms are cleaned daily to prevent dust from spreading throughout the home.
Why does removing popcorn ceilings make rooms brighter?
Textured surfaces absorb and scatter light unevenly. A smooth ceiling reflects light more consistently, which makes the room feel brighter and more open.
When should I remove popcorn ceilings?
You should remove them when updating your Sacramento home's interior, preparing to sell, or when the texture has become discolored or damaged and can't be cleaned or repaired.

Andy's Pro Painting removes popcorn ceilings in Sacramento homes where outdated texture needs to go and smooth finishes are expected. If your ceilings still show the textured look from decades ago, get in touch to schedule your popcorn ceiling removal and repainting service.

What Happens When the Texture Comes Off

Work begins by protecting your Sacramento home with floor coverings and plastic sheeting over furniture and doorways. The popcorn texture is wetted down, then scraped away using wide blades designed to remove material without gouging the drywall underneath.

After the texture is gone, you see a flat ceiling surface that reflects light evenly and makes the room feel taller and brighter. Shadows disappear, and ceiling-mounted fixtures no longer cast uneven patterns across the texture.

The process includes repairing any drywall damage revealed during removal and applying primer and paint to finish the surface. Rooms are cleaned daily to limit dust spread, and materials are removed as each section is completed. Popcorn ceiling removal paired with repainting gives you a ceiling that looks current and doesn't announce the age of your home.