Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Evanston, IL
Bellwood Color Craft Painting removes textured popcorn ceilings across Evanston — tested for asbestos when needed, properly contained, and finished smooth or re-textured.
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Why Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Evanston Isn't a Weekend DIY Project
Evanston homes built before 1980 often have popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos. And even if yours doesn't, the dust gets into your HVAC, your furniture, and your lungs if you don't contain it properly. Our popcorn ceiling removal services page covers our full approach in more depth.
Asbestos Risk in Older Homes
Popcorn ceilings installed before 1980 may contain asbestos. We test and follow proper protocols if it's present.
Dust Goes Everywhere
Even wet scraping creates fine dust that travels through your whole house. We seal off rooms with plastic.
Uneven Drywall Underneath
Once the popcorn is off, tape seams and nail pops are visible. We patch and sand them smooth.
Lighting Shows Every Flaw
Ceiling lights catch every dip and bump. We skim-coat imperfections so your ceiling looks flat.
Your Popcorn Ceiling Removal Job, Covered Start to Finish
No shortcuts or dust-filled rooms. Here's exactly what happens to your ceiling from start to finish.
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Before You Decide, See a Popcorn Ceiling Removed Right
Same room, same walls, same light — just a smooth, modern ceiling where dated texture used to be.
We're a licensed, insured painting crew based in Cook County — not a handyman who says they can scrape a ceiling in an afternoon. Popcorn ceiling removal is about containment and prep: sealing off the room, wetting the texture properly so dust doesn't fly, testing for asbestos before we touch anything, and fixing the drywall underneath. We've done this in dozens of Evanston homes, and we leave your room clean and ready for paint.
How We Remove Popcorn Ceilings, Step by Step
Eight steps, every room, no shortcuts taken.
Free Estimate
We inspect the ceiling and give a real price on the spot.
Asbestos Test
Sample taken and sent to lab if home was built before 1980.
Room Prep
All surfaces covered and doorways sealed with plastic.
Wet the Texture
Popcorn misted to soften for clean removal.
Scrape Clean
Softened texture scraped off without damaging drywall.
Patch Imperfections
Seams and nail pops filled with joint compound.
Sand Smooth
Entire ceiling sanded to a flat, even surface.
Prime & Finish
Primer applied so ceiling is ready for paint.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Across Evanston and Cook County, IL
Bellwood Color Craft Painting removes popcorn ceilings for homeowners, real estate agents, and property managers throughout Evanston and Cook County.
Popcorn Ceilings We've Removed Around Evanston
Smooth ceilings that make rooms feel taller, brighter, and more modern.
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People across Evanston have trusted their ceilings to Bellwood Color Craft Painting, and most of them tell a friend after.
More Ways Bellwood Color Craft Painting Helps Evanston Homes
Popcorn ceiling removal is just one part of what we handle for homeowners across Evanston and Cook County.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Evanston, IL — FAQs
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Free estimate, real price, licensed and insured — starting at $149 per room.