Top-rated popcorn ceiling pros.

Get matched with top popcorn ceiling pros in Gurnee, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your popcorn ceiling service project in Gurnee, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY GURNEE, IL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.4
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon612
    Verified popcorn ceiling services reviews

Find Popcorn ceiling pros in Gurnee

Avatar for Luviano's Company
Luviano's Company
4.9(
76
)
Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hang and finish drywall Paint open ceiling in basement Paint walls Install drop ceiling. They did a great job for a fair price and on time. Great communication. Showed up when they said they would each and every time. Good job cleaning up as well. I would definitely hire them again or recommend to anyone."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
31
)
Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rey and his team were outstanding! They were able to schedule the work quickly. They painted multiple rooms and ceilings for us. Because he had a crew, Rey was completed the entire job in one day. The attention to detail and his quality of his work was unsurpassed. Additionally has price points where at or below all of the other quotes we requested. As long as I live in the Chicago area I will never look for painting anyone to complete painting for me other than Rey! 👍🏼👌🏼"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Avatar for Kallos Custom Interiors
Kallos Custom Interiors
5.0(
10
)
Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The ceiling in my living room collapsed. I tried several companies, KCI was the best to give estimates and kept the price to what was quoted. After issues with my insurance company, KCI did the job quickly, with daily updates. Once the job was complete, their cleanup was fantastic, you couldn't tell that a week before everything was coated in plaster dust. I'll be using them again for future projects. You can't detect where the ceiling failed, it looks like new."
Drywall patch
Drywall Patch
Butcherblock
Butcherblock
Counter Top install

+9

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Kitchen Village
Kitchen Village
4.7(
76
)
Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"In both instances, Trish helped me with the beautiful and functional designs. The installation teams were professional and considerate, never leaving a mess at the end of the work day. The work was beautifully done and completed in a timely manner."
Kitchen Village Bathroom 1
Kitchen Village Bathroom 2
Kitchen
Bar
Kitchen of white

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
PJ Construction
4.9(
32
)
Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pawel (Paul) was easily one of the most professional contractors I have had the pleasure of working with.  He came out to give an estimate a few weeks before the job, and e-mailed a quote within a couple days.  We decided to go with him for the work and I couldn't have been happier.  We e-mailed a few times before the job started to get everything all set and make a few changes (chose not to hang a sliding door, added insulation in the ceiling) all of which went great- he gave us options with prices for any changes we wanted made.  He called a few days prior to the job starting to make sure we were still set.  On the first day, he arrived with a coworker and got started right away by covering the furniture in the basement with plastic to protect it from all the dust and joint compound.  They worked mostly non-stop from 8-5 for 5 days and completed everything.  Every night they cleaned up, and when the job was over, they mopped and vacuumed the whole area.  We even asked for a few minor tweaks during the process (speaker holes cut in ceiling, masonite facing on the side of 3 stairs) and Paul was very accommodating.  I can't speak highly enough of the job they did, when I show other people the work, they are incredibly complimentary and amazed at the speed and price.  Paul finished faster than planned and exactly on budget.  If it wasn't clear enough in my review, I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.
"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 195
Popcorn Ceilings questions, answered by experts

In most cases, it is worth removing popcorn ceilings because they are considered outdated and can make a home more difficult to sell. Buyers typically prefer a smooth, modern finish, so removing the texture can increase a home's value and appeal. The necessity can sometimes depend on the housing market; in a competitive market, buyers may be more willing to overlook minor renovations. The most critical factor is the potential presence of asbestos, which is common in older popcorn ceilings and poses a significant health hazard if the material deteriorates. If you know your ceiling contains asbestos, you are required to disclose this when selling, which can be a major deterrent for buyers. In this situation, it is highly recommended to have a professional remove or encapsulate the ceiling to resolve the issue before it impacts the sale.

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

If your popcorn ceiling is asbestos-free and you are ready for a new look, painting is an option. As long as there is no flaking or other wear, a new coat of paint might be just the thing to refresh the old ceiling. The best way to paint a popcorn ceiling is to use either a paint sprayer or a thick roller to cover the popcorn texture fully. (Do not forget to dust it off beforehand!)

“Note that if you eventually want to remove the popcorn ceiling, a painted ceiling is a labor-intensive job to remove and will cost more,” says Bob Tschudi. “Once painted, the process of removing the popcorn ceiling requires physical scraping as opposed to a spray-and-scrape approach. It’s very labor-intensive, and thus more costly.”

Small repairs or applications can be DIY projects, but removing older textures, especially with safety risks, is usually left to professionals.

It is often less expensive to cover a popcorn ceiling instead of removing it. Installing drywall costs $1.50 to $3 per square foot, whereas popcorn ceiling removal averages $7 per square foot. Another option may be installing beadboard panels over top, giving your ceiling a fresh and modern look.

The Gurnee, IL homeowners’ guide to popcorn ceiling services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.