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How long does popcorn ceiling removal take in a Preston home?

Most Preston homes take 2 to 4 days from start to finish, depending on ceiling square footage and how many rooms are involved. A single room can often be completed in a day, while a full 3-bedroom home typically takes 3-4 days when the job includes our all-inclusive process: scraping, 2 skim coats, primer, and 2 coats of paint.

Before we start, we recommend testing for asbestos if your Preston home's ceiling texture was applied before the mid-1980s, since chrysotile asbestos was commonly mixed into popcorn texture up until that time. Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, testing is required before disturbing suspect material — we coordinate this testing at cost, with no markup. Removal itself is not mandated by the Ontario Building Code, but most homeowners choose it for resale value and a modern look.

Our pricing:

  • Unpainted popcorn ceiling: $4.50/sqft all-inclusive
  • Latex-painted ceiling: $6.50/sqft all-inclusive
  • Oil-base painted ceiling: $7.50/sqft all-inclusive
  • Asbestos testing: $300–$500
  • Typical 3-bedroom home: $2,000–$4,500

Call (519) 729-7394 for a free quote and an exact timeline for your Preston home. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Cambridge service area · Google Reviews

Answered by Eddie · KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting · 500+ Ontario homes since 2019

Updated 2026-08-09

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