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Popcorn ceiling removal
Popcorn ceilings, gone for good.
That bumpy texture was everywhere in the ’70s and ’80s. Today it dates a room, catches dust and makes every light look harsh. We scrape it off, fix what’s underneath, and leave you a flat, freshly painted ceiling.
- Red Seal certified
- Family owned · 25+ years
- Insured · $250,000 coverage
- WorkSafeBC registered
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Insured · $250,000 coverage · WorkSafeBC registered · Red Seal certified · Family owned, 25+ years · Prefer to talk? 604-722-5351
Fully insured
$250,000 insurance coverage on every job.
WorkSafeBC registered
Registered with WorkSafeBC, so you're protected on site.
Red Seal certified
Work led by a Red Seal certified painter, the national standard for the trade.
Family owned, 25+ years
A family business painting across the Lower Mainland for over 25 years.
Doing the walls too?
New ceilings make old walls look tired.
Most people repaint the walls once the ceiling is done. Doing both in one booking means one setup, one cleanup and one walkthrough.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, with furniture and floors protected while we work.
Exterior Painting
Siding, trim, fascia and doors, prepped and coated to handle West Coast weather.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Dated textured ceilings removed and finished smooth, ready for a clean coat of paint.
Commercial Painting
Offices, storefronts, strata and rental properties, scheduled around your business hours.
Water Damage Repairs
Damaged drywall and ceilings repaired, primed and repainted so the damage disappears.
Emergency Painting
Fast turnaround when you need it, for move-outs, sales, inspections and urgent touch-ups.
What actually happens
Six steps, start to finish.
Most of the work is in the prep and the repair. Here’s how a typical job goes.
Test it first
If your home was built before 1990, the texture may contain asbestos. A sample is lab-tested before anyone scrapes. BC safety rules require it, and it protects your family.
Seal the room
Floors, walls and furniture get covered, and doorways and vents are sealed in plastic so the dust stays in one room.
Scrape the texture
The texture is softened and scraped off by hand, carefully, so the drywall underneath isn’t gouged.
Fix what’s underneath
Popcorn often hides tape seams, nail pops and old patches. We repair them and skim the ceiling flat.
Prime and paint
Primer seals the new surface, then a flat ceiling paint goes on so it looks even in any light.
Clean up
The plastic comes down, debris is bagged and hauled away, and the room is ready to use.
How it works
01
Request an estimate
Form or phone, whichever is easier.
02
Project review
We look at the space and talk through what you want.
03
Your quote
A clear written price and scope.
04
Preparation
Protect, repair and prime.
05
Painting
Clean, even coats, done carefully.
06
Final walkthrough
We check every detail with you.
Service areas
Where we remove popcorn ceilings
Royal 4S works in homes and properties in these nine cities.
Not sure we cover your street? Call 604-722-5351.
Illustrative map, not to exact scale.
FAQ
Popcorn ceiling questions
Something else on your mind? Call 604-722-5351 or email royal4spaintingbc@gmail.com.
It depends on the room size, the ceiling height and how much the drywall needs once the texture comes off. Every estimate is free and in writing, so you know the price before we start.
If it went up before 1990, it might. You can’t tell by looking, so a sample is tested before any work starts. If it comes back positive, we’ll walk you through your options.
You can, but paint won’t hide the texture, and it makes popcorn heavier and harder to remove later. Taking it off gives you a flat ceiling that’s easy to repaint for years.
It’ll be flat and smooth in normal light. Some ceilings were never perfectly level, and slight waves can show when light hits them from the side. We’ll point those out before we start.
Scraping makes a lot of dust and debris. That’s why the room is sealed first and fully cleaned when we’re done.
It depends on how many rooms and how much repair the ceiling needs. Your estimate includes a timeline so you can plan around it.
Fill in the form above or call 604-722-5351. Estimates are free, across Vancouver, Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.
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Insured · $250,000 coverage · WorkSafeBC registered · Red Seal certified · Family owned, 25+ years