Elmhurst, Illinois

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Elmhurst, IL

Bellwood Color Craft Painting removes outdated popcorn ceilings across Elmhurst — safe, clean, and done without leaving dust all over your furniture.

Starting at $149
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Popcorn ceiling removal in Elmhurst, IL starts at $149 per room. Bellwood Color Craft Painting is a licensed, insured Illinois company that scrapes, textures, and primes your ceiling so it looks flat and modern. Every job includes furniture covering, floor protection, wet-scraping to keep dust down, drywall patching, and a primed surface ready for paint. We work throughout Elmhurst and all nearby DuPage County suburbs, with most rooms finished in 1 to 2 days.

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Why It Matters

Why Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Elmhurst Isn't a DIY Project

Older popcorn ceilings are notorious for asbestos risk, endless dust clouds, and wrecked drywall underneath. A DIY scrape job often makes the ceiling look worse than when you started. Our full popcorn ceiling removal services page covers our statewide approach in more detail.

Asbestos Testing Required

Any popcorn ceiling installed before 1980 likely contains asbestos. We test and handle it safely so you never breathe it in.

Wet Scraping Controls Dust

Dry scraping turns your whole house into a dust bowl. We wet-scrape to keep particles contained.

Ceiling Texture Never Matches

After scraping, you're left with gouges and uneven drywall. We patch and re-texture to match the rest of your ceiling.

Priming Is Non-Negotiable

New drywall absorbs paint unevenly. We prime every scraped ceiling so your final paint job looks right.

What's Included

Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Covered Start to Finish

No corners cut, no dust left behind. Here's exactly what we do from start to finish.

Before We Scrape

Furniture & Floor CoveringEverything in the room gets covered with plastic and drop cloths before we bring in tools.
Asbestos TestingIf your home was built before 1980, we test for asbestos before any scraping starts.
Wet Spray ApplicationWe wet the ceiling to soften the texture and trap dust from spreading through your home.

While We Work

Scraping & RemovalThe old texture comes off cleanly, with all debris bagged and removed from your property.
Drywall PatchingEvery gouge, hole, and imperfection gets filled and sanded smooth.
Priming & Clean-UpWe prime the entire ceiling and leave the room cleaner than we found it.
See the Difference

Before You Decide, See What a Flat Ceiling Looks Like

Same room, same furniture — just a modern, smooth ceiling where the old popcorn texture used to be.

BeforePopcorn ceiling before removal in Elmhurst IL
AfterSmooth ceiling after popcorn removal by Bellwood Color Craft Painting
Bellwood Color Craft Painting crew removing popcorn ceiling in Elmhurst IL
Who's Actually Scraping Your Ceiling

We're a licensed, insured painting crew based in Cook County — not a marketplace app subcontractor. Popcorn ceiling removal is messy work that takes practice to do without wrecking the drywall underneath. We wet-scrape to keep dust low, we patch every ding we leave behind, and we prime everything so your room looks like a new build when we walk out. No shortcuts, no leaving you with a ceiling that needs another contractor to fix.

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Start to Finish

How We Remove Popcorn Ceilings, Step by Step

Eight steps, every job, no corners cut to save time.

1

Free Estimate

We measure and give you a straight price for your room.

2

Asbestos Test

Older homes get a simple test before we touch the ceiling.

3

Room Prep

Furniture and floors get covered with plastic and drop cloths.

4

Wet the Ceiling

We spray water to soften the texture and trap dust.

5

Scrape Texture Off

The old popcorn comes down with controlled, even pressure.

6

Patch & Sand

Every gouge and imperfection gets filled and sanded flat.

7

Prime the Ceiling

We apply primer so your final paint job looks even.

8

Final Walkthrough

We check the ceiling with you before we pack up.

Where We Work

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Across Elmhurst and DuPage County, IL

Bellwood Color Craft Painting handles popcorn removal for homeowners, remodeling projects, and real estate prep across Elmhurst and DuPage County.

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HomeownersMost of our popcorn removal work is homes across Elmhurst that want a modern look without hiring multiple contractors.
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Remodel ProjectsPopcorn removal pairs perfectly with a full-room renovation — see our interior painting in Elmhurst for the complete finish.
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DuPage County WideBeyond Elmhurst, we serve homeowners across DuPage County with the same dust-controlled process.
Recent Work

Ceilings We've Smoothed Around Elmhurst

Clean surfaces, even textures, rooms that feel bigger and brighter — ceilings that look new, not just scraped.

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What Elmhurst Homeowners Are Saying

Elmhurst homeowners have trusted their ceilings to Bellwood Color Craft Painting, and they keep telling their neighbors about us.

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More Ways Bellwood Color Craft Painting Helps Elmhurst Homes

Popcorn ceiling removal is just one part of what we handle for homeowners across Elmhurst and DuPage County.

Interior PaintingWalls and ceilings painted after your popcorn removal.
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Drywall RepairCracks and holes patched before the ceiling gets primed.
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Wallpaper InstallationA fresh wall update to match your new smooth ceiling.
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Basement PaintingFinished basements with ceilings that need modernizing.
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Questions First

Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Elmhurst, IL — FAQs

How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost in Elmhurst, IL?
Popcorn ceiling removal in Elmhurst starts at $149 per room, with final pricing based on room size, ceiling height, and condition.
How long does popcorn ceiling removal take?
Most rooms in Elmhurst are finished in 1 to 2 days, depending on size and whether the ceiling requires extra patching.
Do you test for asbestos before removing?
Yes, we test any ceiling installed before 1980 before we start any removal work.
Is Bellwood Color Craft Painting licensed and insured?
Yes, Bellwood Color Craft Painting is fully licensed and insured in Illinois, with a free estimate on every popcorn removal job.
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