Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Las Cruces
Dated acoustic popcorn scraped off and refinished smooth or knockdown, with full masking and dust control.
From Dated Popcorn to a Clean, Modern Ceiling
Popcorn (acoustic) ceilings instantly date a home, collect dust and cobwebs, and are nearly impossible to repair invisibly when they get damaged. Removing them and refinishing to a clean smooth or light knockdown ceiling is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost updates you can make to a Las Cruces home — the whole room feels newer and brighter afterward.
The work itself is messy if it is done carelessly, so the containment matters as much as the scraping. We mask floors, walls, and anything that cannot be removed from the room, scrape the texture down, repair the ceiling surface underneath, and refinish it to the finish you choose — then clean up completely.
- Full floor, wall, and furniture masking before any scraping starts
- Popcorn scraped and the ceiling surface skimmed smooth
- Refinished to smooth or a light knockdown, your choice
- Complete cleanup — you get the room back ready for paint
A Note on Older Ceilings
Acoustic texture installed before the late 1970s can contain asbestos. If your home is from that era, it is worth a test before removal — we will advise you on that rather than scraping an unknown ceiling. On the many Las Cruces homes newer than that, removal is straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost?
Popcorn removal and refinishing in Las Cruces typically starts around $2 per square foot, depending on room size, ceiling height, and the finish you want afterward. We give a firm per-room number after a look or photos.
How messy is the process?
Done right, far less than people expect. We fully mask floors, walls, and furniture and contain the work to the room, then clean up completely — you should not find popcorn dust around the house afterward.
Can you make it smooth instead of textured?
Yes. We can refinish to a clean smooth (skim-coated) ceiling or a light knockdown texture, whichever look you prefer. Smooth is the most popular modern choice.
What about asbestos?
Acoustic texture from before the late 1970s can contain asbestos and should be tested first. If your home is that old we will tell you to test before we scrape, rather than disturbing an unknown material.