Ceiling Texture Removal in Johnson City, TN

Transform Your Johnson City Ceilings

If you own a home built between the 1950s and 1990s in Johnson City, there is a strong chance you are looking up at popcorn or textured ceilings. This heavily textured finish was the standard for decades in developments throughout Shadowtown, the Tree Streets area, and nearly every neighborhood built during that era. While it served a purpose at the time, today popcorn ceiling is universally considered outdated. It collects dust, is difficult to repair, and makes rooms feel darker and smaller.

Rock's Painting specializes in ceiling texture removal for Johnson City homeowners who want to modernize their living spaces. We carefully remove the existing texture, repair any imperfections in the drywall underneath, and finish the ceiling to a smooth, clean surface ready for fresh paint. The transformation is dramatic, and homeowners consistently tell us it is one of the best upgrades they have made to their home.

Our Ceiling Texture Removal Process

We have refined our popcorn ceiling removal process through hundreds of projects to be efficient, clean, and thorough. Here is how we approach every Johnson City ceiling texture removal project.

Room Preparation and Protection

We begin by covering floors with heavy-duty plastic sheeting and protecting walls, fixtures, and any furniture that remains in the room. Light fixtures are removed or carefully covered. We seal doorways with plastic barriers to contain dust and debris. This thorough preparation ensures your Johnson City home stays clean throughout the process.

Texture Removal

For unpainted popcorn ceilings, we lightly mist the surface with water to soften the texture, then carefully scrape it away using wide drywall blades. Painted-over popcorn requires a dry-scraping technique or additional softening steps. Our crew works methodically across the ceiling to remove all texture without damaging the underlying drywall surface.

Surface Repair and Skim Coating

After the texture is removed, we inspect the ceiling for any imperfections such as gouges, ridges, joint compound ridges, or areas where the drywall paper was damaged. We skim coat the entire ceiling with a thin layer of joint compound, sanding it smooth once dry. This creates a perfectly flat, even surface that looks like new construction.

Priming and Painting

Once the ceiling is smooth and fully prepared, we apply a high-quality primer followed by ceiling paint in your chosen color. Most Johnson City homeowners opt for bright white to maximize light reflection and create an open, airy feel. The finished result is a clean, contemporary ceiling that completely transforms the room.

Why Remove Popcorn Ceilings in Johnson City

• Modern Appearance: Smooth ceilings instantly update any room, making it feel more contemporary, larger, and brighter than textured surfaces allow.
• Improved Cleanliness: Popcorn texture traps dust, cobwebs, and allergens. Smooth ceilings are far easier to clean and maintain, creating a healthier living environment.
• Better Lighting: Smooth ceilings reflect light more evenly, making rooms brighter without additional lighting. This is especially noticeable in the interior rooms of ranch-style homes common in Johnson City neighborhoods.
• Increased Home Value: Smooth ceilings are a sought-after feature among buyers in the Johnson City real estate market. Removing popcorn texture can positively influence your home's appeal and perceived value.
• Easier Future Repairs: Smooth ceilings are significantly easier and less expensive to patch and repaint compared to textured surfaces, reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Johnson City Ceiling Experts

From ranch homes in the Boones Creek area to bungalows near ETSU, our team has removed popcorn ceilings throughout Johnson City. We understand the common construction practices used in each era and adapt our approach accordingly. With over 250 completed projects and a 5.0-star rating, we deliver ceiling transformations that homeowners love.

View all our Johnson City services or schedule your free ceiling texture removal estimate today.