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Top-Rated Popcorn ceiling pros in River Forest - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving River Forest, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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YB Paint
4.8(
45
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"YB drywalled our ceiling after we took out a drop ceiling, revealing damaged plaster. They did a fabulous job. They took good care of the old original crown moulding as they removed it temporarily. 100 year old wood and nothing was damaged! Would highly recommend them!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicagoland Precision Painting
4.6(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I received 3 bids and all three were very close.  Price-wise Chicagoland Precision Painting was in the middle, but I chose them because Jason offered a free color consultation and other reviewers had good things to say about his color help.   Jason was always on time (or early).  The crew worked very hard and they were able to finish the job in 3 days.  I'm very happy with the results."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
GAIN Construction LLC
4.9(
31
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I had my kitchen redone. Adrian was very professional and timely. I had an idea of what I wanted my kitchen to look like and Gain construction turned my idea into my dream kitchen. I have recommended him to several friends and family. I will be using him on any future projects that I will have."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
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Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+43

Recommended by96%of homeowners
PJ Construction
4.9(
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Popcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or RemovePopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project was completed on time and on budget. Craftsmanship was excellent. We will surely be using Paul for all of our home remodeling. He was very flexible & willing to make changes & offered helpful suggestions.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Popcorn Ceilings FAQs, answered by experts

It depends on the type of texture you’re adding but yes, you can often use a roller to texturize a ceiling. The roller needs to be able to hold enough medium to create some relief on the ceiling but not so much that gravity will pull it off before it dries. Using a roller with a nap between ½” and ¾” will allow the roller to hold enough material to do the trick.

Priming a popcorn ceiling before painting is a good idea, especially if the ceiling is stained, discolored, or has never been painted. Interior paint primer helps seal the surface, preventing stains from bleeding through and allowing the paint to adhere better. Use a stain-blocking, water-based primer for best results.

The average popcorn ceiling removal costs around $2,000, but prices can range from $950 to $3,100, depending on the size, accessibility, and whether or not there’s asbestos or lead paint. 

We don’t recommend DIYing this project to save money, but you can DIY the prep work to speed things up. Consider removing furniture, ceiling lights, and other fixtures before the workers arrive on site. To be extra helpful, cover any remaining belongings with plastic tarps and secure them with tape.

Textured walls can increase the value of your home if the style is modern and seen as a desirable feature and not something a prospective buyer would need to remedy. A good example of this is popcorn texture versus Venetian plaster. The plaster wall would add value to your home, whereas the popcorn texture may be something a new buyer would want to remove.

Yes, you just may need to add an extra coat or two of primer to already painted ceilings. This will help mask the old paint and give you a fresh canvas on which to add your new texture.

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