Interiors & Finishes

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Nashville, TN

The single fastest way to modernize a room.

Removing popcorn texture instantly updates a house, but it's a messy job that leaves the ceiling needing a real skim coat — scraping alone leaves a rough, uneven surface.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal project by Black Oak Property Services in Nashville

We contain the mess, scrape, skim to a smooth finish, prime, and paint. On pre-1980 homes we recommend testing for asbestos before any scraping starts.

What's included

  • Full containment and floor protection
  • Texture removal and skim coating
  • Smooth or light-texture finish
  • Priming and ceiling paint
  • Asbestos testing guidance on older homes

How it works

  1. 1

    Free on-site estimate

    We walk the space, talk through what you want, and take the measurements the scope depends on.

  2. 2

    Written proposal

    You get a detailed scope, materials, and a fixed price — reviewed internally before it reaches you.

  3. 3

    Build

    One lead runs the job, trades arrive in sequence, and the site gets cleaned every day.

  4. 4

    Walkthrough

    We walk it together, handle the punch list, and don't disappear afterward.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal questions we get asked

Does popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?

It can in homes built before the early 1980s. Test before disturbing it — testing is inexpensive and the alternative isn't.

How messy is the process?

Very, which is why containment matters. We mask floors and walls and remove the debris rather than leaving it to settle through the house.

How long per room?

Typically two to three days per room including skim coat drying, sanding, and paint.

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