Popcorn Ceiling Removal — Dundas, Hamilton
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 Dundas Homes
Dundas light and long sightlines can reveal ceiling waves and tape telegraphing. We tailor the workflow: thorough protection, the safest removal method, and a Level 5 skim that reads flat under daylight and LEDs.
Rooms are sealed, vents masked and floors covered; we test a discreet patch to choose between controlled scrape and safe encapsulation. Full-field skim, HEPA sanding and stain-block primer deliver an even, paint-ready surface.
Near University Plaza, Governor’s Rd and downtown Dundas, angled light is common—our raking-light checks catch low areas before primer so finished ceilings look consistent throughout.
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 Dundas Home Projects
Scope: Painted texture; safe encapsulation; Level 5 skim; stain-block primer.
Duration: 3 days
Result: Even reflectance through living/dining; joint telegraphing eliminated.
Scope: Scrape + skim; pot-light rings blended; primer; paint-ready.
Duration: 2.5 days
Result: Flat, bright ceiling across hallway and family room.
Scope: Full skim; raking-light inspection; primer; optional sprayed finish.
Duration: 3–4 days
Result: Crisp returns and consistent read across transitions.
Local Resources
Trusted links for permits, paint, and recycling.
Quality Paint Stores
- Hamilton Decorating Centre — Benjamin Moore — 256 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z7
- Sherwin-Williams — Upper Ottawa St — 1575 Upper Ottawa St Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8W 3E2
- The Home Depot — Hamilton (Centennial Pkwy) — 350 Centennial Pkwy N, Hamilton, ON L8E 2X4
Local Resources for Dundas Homeowners
- City guidance: interior finish notes and when inspections may apply.
- Waste & recycling: drywall off-cuts, compound pails and paint handling.
- Paint & supplies: retailers along Governor’s / King for colour matching and finishes.
- Access & staging: driveway use and pathway protection for efficient daily setups.
- Neighbour courtesy: brief notices for short, noisier windows; tidy end-of-day resets.