Review & protection
Review ceiling height, texture, coatings, visible damage and access. Confirm the appropriate assessment of suspect materials and define protection for the agreed work area.
Austin-area remodeling
Popcorn ceiling removal in Austin.
A smoother finish starts with preparation.
Review the texture, existing condition and finish you want before work begins. Ceiling removal, repairs, skim coating, primer and paint can be planned together with the rest of your interior renovation.
More than removing texture
Plan the finished surface.
Taking off popcorn texture is one stage. The condition beneath it determines the repair and preparation needed for a smooth, consistent ceiling. We define the intended finish, affected rooms and painting scope before the work starts.
Repair & surface refinement
After suitable removal, address the included cracks, patches and surface defects. Specify skim coating and finish preparation for the lighting and expectations in the room.
Prime, paint & review
Agree whether primer and paint are included, which surfaces are affected and how adjacent walls, trim or fixtures will be handled. Review the result and remaining touch-ups.
A real ceiling & wall transformation
Part of a complete apartment renovation.
Completed work · Austin, TX
Complete apartment renovation
Popcorn texture removal, smooth walls, a full bathroom, doors, three new windows and closet storage.
$19,500 · completed labor scopeMaterials separate. See the case for scope and additional-work notes.
Explore the full project →In this Austin apartment, popcorn texture was removed throughout, including the vaulted living room. The project combined ceiling repairs and smooth finishing with Level 5 wall preparation, primer and paint, a full bathroom, doors, three windows and closet storage.
Choose the finish deliberately
Smooth does not mean every scope is the same.
| Discuss before work | What the proposal should clarify |
|---|---|
| Affected areas | Which ceilings and rooms are included, plus walls or trim that may need repair and repainting. |
| Existing condition | Painted texture, cracks, stains, previous repairs and any underlying condition needing investigation. |
| Finish expectation | The specified preparation and finish level, especially where windows or directional lighting reveal surface variations. |
| Height & access | Vaults, stair areas, furniture and occupied spaces affect safe access and protection planning. |
| Fixtures & systems | Who handles lights, fans, vents or specialist disconnection and reconnection when needed. |
| Painting & cleanup | Primer, ceiling coats, affected wall painting, debris removal and final cleanup as expressly included. |
Assess older materials first
Resolve suspect materials before disturbance.
You cannot identify asbestos simply by looking at a ceiling. If a material is suspected to contain asbestos and renovation would disturb it, EPA recommends sampling by a properly trained and accredited asbestos professional.
Tell Kirill about the age of the property, previous testing and any known material reports. Suspect material needs the appropriate professional assessment before disturbance. This service is ordinary ceiling and finish work; asbestos testing and abatement are not represented as Kir Remodeling services.
If assessment identifies a material needing specialist handling, the affected scope and next steps must be resolved before removal work is scheduled.
Read EPA’s guidance for remodeling older materials ↗Combine connected work
Ceilings, walls and painting in one plan.
If you also want wall repairs, a smoother wall finish, new doors or a room repaint, discuss them at the same time. Planning the sequence together can keep removal and repairs ahead of the final painted surfaces.
Before you begin
Questions worth asking.
Do you offer a universal popcorn-removal price per square foot?
No. A useful price needs the area, ceiling height, condition, coatings, protection, repair scope and desired finish. Testing or specialist handling of suspect materials is a separate issue that must be resolved first.
Can you work on vaulted ceilings?
The Austin apartment case included a vaulted living-room ceiling. Your ceiling needs its own access and condition review; that example is not a guarantee that every high or unusual area is suitable.
Is painting included?
Only when it is in the written scope. Ask whether the proposal covers primer, finish coats, adjacent wall touch-ups and any affected trim.
Can I remain in the room during the work?
Work areas, dust-producing stages and access must be planned in advance. Discuss furniture, room closures and whether the proposed work is practical in an occupied home.
Do you remove asbestos ceilings?
Asbestos abatement is outside this service description. Suspected materials require appropriate professional assessment before disturbance, and any identified specialist work must be resolved separately.