Popcorn Ceiling Removal — North York
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 North York Homes
From Willowdale to Don Mills, bright interiors and long corridors make ceilings a focal point. We tailor the method and finish with a Level 5 skim so seams don’t telegraph under LEDs and daylight.
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 North York Home Projects
Scope: Encapsulation + Level 5 skim; stain-block primer.
Duration: 3 days
Result: Even reflectance in living/dining.
Scope: Scrape + skim; blend pot-light rings; prime.
Duration: 2.5 days
Result: Flat read across hallway and kitchen.
Scope: Full skim; raking-light inspection; primer.
Duration: 2–3 days
Result: Uniform finish under LEDs.
Local Resources
Trusted links for permits, paint, and recycling.
Quality Paint Stores
- Monarch Paints — North York (Benjamin Moore) — 3620 Dufferin St, North York, ON M3K 1N7
- Sherwin-Williams — Willowdale — 138 Willowdale Ave, North York, ON M2N 4Y4
- The Home Depot — Yorkdale — 90 Billy Bishop Way, North York, ON M3K 2C8
Local Resources for North York 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 Sheppard, York Mills, Don Mills Rd.