A fresh start.
A clear plan.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal — The EPF Way
From your first photos to your finished ceiling, know what to expect—and who takes care of what.
Your project, in five stages.
Choose a stage to see what happens and what you’ll need to do.
Start with a few photos.
Show us the rooms you’d like to refresh. We’ll talk through the ceiling condition, your goals, and your preferred timing.
- Review the rooms, ceiling texture, and visible repairs.
- Discuss a preliminary scope and arrange a visit when needed.
- Identify any testing needed before disturbing older materials.
A plan you can say yes to.
An on-site assessment helps turn the initial conversation into a clear scope, price, and schedule.
- Check room sizes, access, and surface condition.
- Set out the work and inclusions in a written quote.
- Discuss preparation, finish choices, and a start date.
Your home comes first.
Protection and access are planned before the main work gets underway.
- Protect floors, furniture, and surrounding areas as agreed.
- Set up containment and dust-control equipment.
- Confirm any required testing is resolved before disturbance.
From texture to a smooth finish.
The agreed removal or resurfacing work is followed by careful surface preparation and finishing.
- Remove or resurface texture according to the assessed scope.
- Repair, skim, sand, and inspect the surface.
- Apply primer and any finish painting included in your quote.
Take a look. Take it all in.
We finish with clean-up and a walkthrough so you can see the result and ask any final questions.
- Remove protection and clean the work area.
- Review the finish with you and identify any touch-ups.
- Explain relevant care guidance and the project handover.
Ready for
day one.
Your final preparation list will depend on the agreed scope. Here are three things to discuss before the crew arrives.
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Let’s make
it clear.
Have a question about your particular home? Talk it through with us.
Call (647) 923-6784 ↗Will it be dusty?
We seal rooms, cover floors and vents, and use vacuum-assist sanding to capture dust at the source.
What if my popcorn is painted?
We resurface: create mechanical key, apply bonding, then full-plane skim to Level-5 flatness.
How long does it take?
Typical homes: 3–5 days depending on size, drying conditions, and add-ons like repairs or pot-lights.
Do you handle clean-up?
Yes. Protection comes off, HEPA vacuum, wipe-down, and fixtures back on — rooms are ready to use.
Our detailed process
Cleaner rooms. Flatter ceilings. Brighter homes. Dust-contained removal, Level-5 skim, prime and paint — delivered on a reliable schedule.
Plan — Discovery Call
Fast ballpark from photos: painted vs unpainted, ceiling height, pot lights, timeline.
What we do
- Confirm texture (painted/unpainted)
- Flag stains/leaks/repairs
Your part
- Text photos of each room
Assess — On-Site Visit
Verify areas, access, repairs; finalize exact scope.
What we do
- Measure ceilings & fixtures
- Check coatings/patches
Your part
- Make rooms accessible
Quote — Fixed Price & Date
Clear line items: removal, Level-5 finish, prime & paint; simple prep list.
What we do
- Written scope & inclusions
- Day-by-day plan
Your part
- Approve & pick start date
Protect — Containment
Poly walls, zipper doors, floor/vent masking; HEPA air control as useful.
What we do
- Full room protection
- Set HEPA air control
Your part
- Keep pets/kids outside zone
Clear — Asbestos (If Needed)
Third-party sampling for older homes before disturbance.
What we do
- Coordinate quick testing
Your part
- Approve testing when recommended
Remove — Texture Off/Resurface
Unpainted: wet removal. Painted: create key + bond + skim build.
What we do
- Wet scrape (unpainted)
- Bond/skim (painted)
Your part
- HVAC off in work zone
Refine — Level-5 Skims
2–3 full-plane coats; seams tuned and edges feathered for flatness.
What we do
- Full-plane skim coats
- Edge feather & tune-ups
Your part
- Allow dry time
QA — HEPA Sand + Raking Light
Vac-attached sanding; raking light to catch pinholes/waves.
What we do
- Long-board HEPA sanding
- Spot-correct under raking light
Your part
- Optional mid-way peek
Prime — High-Build
Locks surface; reveals micro-touch-ups before paint.
What we do
- Uniform primer film
- Mark/patch micro-defects
Your part
- Confirm sheen prefs
Paint — Two Coats
Bright, even ceiling; crisp lines at wall junctions.
What we do
- Spray/roll application
- Clean cut-lines
Your part
- Confirm colour (ceiling white)
Clean — Site Restore
Protection off, HEPA vacuum, reinstall trims/fixtures; rooms ready to use.
What we do
- Final HEPA vacuum & wipe-down
- Fixtures back on
Your part
- Walkthrough
Happy Client — Hand-Off
Final walkthrough, little tips for care, and a proud before/after moment. We leave things tidy and comfortable.
What we do
- Friendly walkthrough & touch-ups if needed
- Share before/after photos on request
Your part
- Enjoy the new brightness — tell us how we did
Tell us about your space.
Serving the GTA and surrounding communities. Don’t see your area? Contact us directly to confirm availability.