Popcorn Ceiling Removal — Etobicoke
Home-focused, dust-controlled workflow with Level 5 skim-coat, stain-block primer and a bright, even finish. Floors, stairs and furniture protected; predictable schedule; tidy wrap-ups daily.
Homeowner-Friendly
Floor & stair protection, room containment and daily tidy wrap-ups keep key spaces usable.
Dust-Controlled
Sealed rooms, HVAC vent masking and HEPA-assist sanding help keep the house clean.
Level 5 Finish
Full-field skim checked under raking light; stain-block primer for an even read.
Popcorn Removal for Etobicoke Homes
From The Kingsway to Humber Bay Shores, angled daylight and long sightlines can reveal waves and joints. We protect the home, choose the safest removal route, and finish with a Level 5 skim that reads flat under daylight and LEDs.
Detailed Scope for a Level 5, Paint-Ready Ceiling
- Protection & Containment: Floors, stairs, furniture protected; rooms sealed; vents masked.
- Method Test: Choose scrape vs encapsulation based on paint build and substrate.
- Removal/Encapsulation: Remove texture where feasible; otherwise stabilize and skim.
- Repairs: Cracks, tape lifts, fixture moves, pot-light rings, and water stains.
- Level 5 Skim: Full-field skim with feathered transitions.
- Raking-Light Inspection: Re-skim until the surface reads flat.
- Vacuum-Assist Sanding: Capture dust at the tool.
- Stain-Block Primer: Lock down marks and equalize porosity.
- Paint-Ready Handover: Leave paint-ready or apply finish coats on request.
- Tidy Wrap-Up: Remove masking, vacuum, and reset rooms.
Recent Etobicoke Home Projects
Scope: Encapsulation + Level 5 skim; stain-block primer.
Duration: 3 days
Result: Flat read under pot-lights.
Scope: Scrape + skim; blend pot-light rings; prime.
Duration: 2.5 days
Result: Even reflectance through living/dining.
Scope: Full skim; raking-light inspection; primer.
Duration: 3–4 days
Result: Crisp returns, uniform finish.
Local Resources
Trusted links for permits, paint, and recycling.
Quality Paint Stores
- Village Paint & Wallpaper — Benjamin Moore — 4949 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1B6
- Sherwin-Williams — The Queensway — 724 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1L3
- The Home Depot — Etobicoke South — 193 North Queen St, Etobicoke, ON M9C 4Y1
Local Resources for Etobicoke Homeowners
- City of Toronto: interior work notes; when permits/inspections may apply.
- Waste & recycling: drywall off-cuts, compound pails and paint handling.
- Paint & supplies: retailers along The Queensway, Bloor St W, Lakeshore.