Loveland popcorn ceiling removal
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Loveland, CO
Loveland grew fast from the 1950s through the 1980s, and the ranches and split-levels from that boom were sprayed with popcorn texture almost without exception. Fort Collins Drywall Pros removes popcorn ceilings in Loveland homes and has since 2011. Popcorn removal is one of our most requested jobs across more than 1,300 drywall projects in Northern Colorado, and Loveland's mid-century homes supply a steady share of it.
Our Loveland popcorn customers are homeowners updating a house they have lived in for years, buyers renovating before move-in, and investors getting a rental or flip ready for market. Many of these homes sit on the quiet streets around Lake Loveland and in the older neighborhoods east of downtown. Most want a smooth, modern ceiling that makes the rooms feel taller and brighter and helps the house compete with newer listings nearby.
Because most of these ceilings were sprayed before the mid-1980s, we start every Loveland removal with asbestos testing, as Colorado requires. Then we contain the room, wet-scrape, skim and refinish, using lead-safe practices wherever old paint is involved. Each quote is written and itemized, and we hold the City of Loveland contractor license required for work in the city's rentals and multifamily buildings.
Asbestos and lead
Two old-house questions before we scrape
First, asbestos. Colorado's Regulation 8 requires popcorn texture to be inspected by a certified asbestos inspector before renovation, or treated as if it contains asbestos. We arrange sampling, and if it is positive, a licensed abatement contractor removes it before we refinish.
Second, lead. Many Loveland popcorn ceilings were painted over the years, and in a pre-1978 home that paint can contain lead. As an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, we use containment, wet methods and HEPA cleanup whenever painted surfaces are disturbed.
- Certified asbestos sampling before removal is scheduled
- Lead-safe work practices on painted popcorn in pre-1978 homes
- Written plan for either test result
Choosing the method
Scrape or cover? What fits Loveland's older homes
| Loveland home type | Usual approach | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s to 1970s ranch, unpainted popcorn | Wet scrape, skim, smooth or light texture | Unpainted texture softens with water and comes off cleanly. |
| Split-level with painted popcorn | Cover with new 1/4 in. or 3/8 in. board, or scrape slowly | Paint seals the texture, so water cannot soften it. |
| Ceilings cracked from settling | Cover with new drywall | A new layer fixes cracks and texture in one step. |
| Positive asbestos test | Licensed abatement, then our skim and finish | Colorado rules require licensed removal of asbestos-containing material above the trigger amount. |
What to expect
A typical Loveland popcorn job
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STEP 01
Test
Samples are taken and sent to a lab. We schedule removal once results are in.
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STEP 02
Contain
Plastic on floors and walls, vents sealed, and a clean path kept through the house.
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STEP 03
Remove
Texture is misted and scraped, or covered with new board if that is the better choice.
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STEP 04
Finish
Skim coat, sanding, your choice of smooth or textured, then primer.
Popcorn ceilings in your Loveland home?
Tell us the number of rooms and the year the house was built. We will explain testing and send a written quote.
Service area
Popcorn Ceiling Removal across Loveland
Our crews reach Loveland in 20 to 25 minutes from our office in midtown Fort Collins. Historic west-side homes, mid-century ranches around Lake Loveland and new builds out by Centerra.
- Drive from our shop
- 20 to 25 minutes
- County
- Larimer County
Related pages
More from our Loveland crew
Drywall contractor in Loveland
Historic west-side homes, mid-century ranches around Lake Loveland and new builds out by Centerra.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal: full service details
Asbestos testing first, then contained wet scraping, skim coating and a smooth or textured ceiling ready for paint.
Drywall Repair in Loveland
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FAQ
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Loveland: questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Have a different question? Call or send a photo with the quote form.
Does my Loveland popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?
Only a lab test can tell. Texture sprayed before the mid-1980s may contain it, and Colorado requires inspection by a certified inspector before renovation.
How long does popcorn removal take in a Loveland ranch home?
One room usually takes two to three days including skim coat and primer. A whole ranch home typically runs four to seven working days.
Can you remove painted popcorn?
Yes, but painted texture scrapes slowly. Covering it with thin new drywall is often faster and cleaner, and we will quote both.