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Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Smooth, modern ceilings — professional popcorn and textured ceiling removal with dust-controlled scraping and flawless refinishing.

Expert Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Few things date a home like a popcorn ceiling. Our popcorn ceiling removal service takes North Shore and Lake County homes from bumpy, shadow-catching texture to smooth, bright, modern ceilings. We seal off each room with plastic containment, wet-scrape the texture to keep dust down, skim coat the ceiling flat, sand it smooth, and finish with primer and two coats of ceiling paint. Whether it's a single bedroom in Glenview or every ceiling in a Northbrook colonial, you get a clean process and a ceiling that looks brand new.

What We Offer

Popcorn (acoustic) ceiling removal
Knockdown and textured ceiling smoothing
Full plastic containment of walls, floors, and fixtures
Dust-controlled wet-scraping technique
Skim coating and sanding to a level, smooth surface
Ceiling crack and water-stain repair
Stain-blocking primer application
Two full coats of premium flat ceiling paint
Ceiling drywall repair and replacement where needed
Whole-home and single-room projects

How We Get the Job Done

Our process is designed for safety, efficiency, and quality at every step. We don't cut corners — we follow a proven system that delivers consistent, exceptional results.

01

Inspection & Quote

We inspect your ceilings, check the condition of the texture and the drywall beneath, and give you a clear written estimate. For homes built before 1980, we discuss texture testing before any work begins.

02

Room Containment

We remove or cover furniture, seal walls and floors in plastic sheeting, cover fixtures and vents, and shut off HVAC to the room — so the mess stays inside our containment, not in your home.

03

Wet Scraping

We lightly mist the texture with water and scrape it off in sections with wide blades. Wetting the texture keeps dust to a minimum and protects the drywall underneath from gouging.

04

Repairs & Skim Coating

Once the texture is off, we repair any cracks, gouges, or seams and skim coat the entire ceiling with joint compound to create a uniformly smooth, flat surface.

05

Sanding & Inspection

We sand the skim coat smooth and inspect the ceiling in raking light — the harshest test there is — touching up any imperfections until the surface is flawless.

06

Priming

We apply a quality drywall primer (with stain-blocking primer over any water marks) so the finish paint goes on evenly and old stains never bleed through.

07

Painting & Cleanup

We finish with two coats of premium flat ceiling paint, remove all containment, and leave the room spotless — with a smooth, bright ceiling that transforms the whole space.

Materials We Use

We only use professional-grade products from trusted brands. The quality of materials is just as important as the quality of application — and we never compromise on either.

USG Sheetrock Joint Compound

The professional standard for skim coating — sands smooth and creates a flawless, level ceiling surface after texture removal.

Zinsser Cover Stain Primer

A stain-blocking primer that seals water marks and old stains so they never bleed through the fresh ceiling paint.

Sherwin-Williams Eminence Ceiling Paint

A dedicated flat ceiling paint that hides imperfections, resists roller spatter, and dries to a uniform, bright white finish.

Heavy-Duty Plastic Containment Sheeting

Full-room containment that keeps scraped texture and sanding dust off your walls, floors, and furniture.

Festool Dust-Extraction Sanders

Professional sanders with HEPA vacuum extraction that capture dust at the source during the smoothing phase.

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Before & After: See the Difference

Drag the slider to compare. These are the kinds of transformations our popcorn ceiling removal clients see.

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Honey Oak to Crisp White Cabinets — before
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Honey Oak to Crisp White Cabinets

Full Kitchen Transformation — after
Full Kitchen Transformation — before
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Full Kitchen Transformation

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Why Betitos Is the Best Choice

Wet-scrape method keeps dust to an absolute minimum — no dry-scraping shortcuts.
Full skim coat after removal is our standard, so your ceiling is truly smooth, not just scraped.
We inspect every ceiling in raking light before we call it done.
Priming plus two coats of ceiling paint is included — never an upsell.
For pre-1980 homes, we recommend texture testing before disturbing the ceiling and proceed safely.
Fully licensed and insured — your home is protected throughout the project.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our popcorn ceiling removal services.

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The Betitos Promise

We don't consider the job done until you are completely satisfied. Licensed, insured, and proud to serve Lake County and the North Shore.

  • Free estimates
  • Licensed & insured
  • Premium materials only
  • Satisfaction guaranteed
  • Clean jobsite daily

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