From Singer Island condo towers to mainland homes off Blue Heron Boulevard, we take down old popcorn texture and leave flat, smooth ceilings.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Riviera Beach covers two very different kinds of homes. On Singer Island, most of the work happens inside oceanfront condos along Ocean Drive and A1A. On the mainland, it is single-family houses and small multifamily buildings spread between the Lake Park line and the port.
Palm Beach Popcorn Removal is based in nearby West Palm Beach and works only on ceilings. We test the texture, scrape it, and finish it with a Level 5 smooth skim coat or a light knockdown. Every job starts with a free written quote.
Riviera Beach grew in waves, and the ceilings show it. Many mainland neighborhoods were built out in the decades when sprayed acoustic texture was standard. Plenty of those houses still have the original popcorn, sometimes painted over once or twice.
Singer Island tells a different story. Its condo towers went up over several decades, and some older buildings still carry textured ceilings in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways. Owners often take the texture down when they update kitchens, floors or lighting.
Popcorn texture was common from the 1950s through the 1980s. Many ceilings applied before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos. The EPA banned spray-applied asbestos products in the 1970s, but existing stock was still used after that.
The only way to know is a lab test. We take a small sample and send it to an NVLAP-accredited lab. Results come back in about 3–5 business days, with rush service available. Our popcorn ceiling asbestos testing page explains the full process.
If the result is positive, we stop. We refer you to a Florida-licensed asbestos abatement contractor, because we do not remove asbestos.
We work across the city, on both sides of the Intracoastal:
If your address is close to the line with North Palm Beach or Lake Park, we cover those too. See our full list of service areas.
Price depends on ceiling area, height, and whether the texture has been painted. These are our current Palm Beach County ranges per square foot:
| Scope | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Scrape only | $1.50–$2.50 |
| Scrape + skim coat + prime | $3.00–$4.50 |
| Scrape + skim coat + paint | $3.75–$5.50 |
| Knockdown texture | $3.00–$4.75 |
A few things move the number. Painted-over popcorn adds about 25%, since it fights the scraper. Ceilings of 10–12 feet add about 15%, and vaulted ceilings add about 30%.
For scale, a 12×12 bedroom with skim and paint usually runs about $550–$800. A home of about 1,500 sq ft is typically about $5,625–$8,250. Our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide shows how we measure and what is included.
Most Singer Island jobs happen inside associations, and each building runs things its own way. Some limit contractor hours. Others require elevator padding, loading-dock scheduling or advance notice to the management office.
Rules vary — we confirm with your association and the city before starting. We can provide a certificate of insurance for the association file. Our page on condo popcorn ceiling removal covers what boards usually ask for.
Shared hallways and neighbors on every side make containment important. We cover floors, tape walls, and hang plastic containment. HVAC vents get sealed so dust does not travel through the system.
We mist the texture before scraping to keep it from going airborne. At the end, we HEPA-vacuum the space and walk through it with you.
Oceanfront units deal with humidity and salt air all year. Large sliding doors also throw strong side light across ceilings. That light shows every seam and wave, which is why we skim the full ceiling instead of patching joints.
Mainland houses follow the same steps as condos, with fewer building logistics. Here is how a typical job runs:
A typical bedroom takes 1–2 days. A home around 1,500 sq ft usually takes 3–5 working days. You can stay home; you just cannot use the rooms we are working in that day. Our process page has more detail.
Yes. Much of our Riviera Beach work is inside Singer Island condos. We coordinate with building management on parking, elevator use and work hours. Rules vary by building, so we confirm requirements with your association and the city before we start. A certificate of insurance is available for the association file if the board asks for one.
Usually, yes, though it takes more work. Paint seals the texture, so water does not soak in as easily during scraping. That is why painted popcorn adds about 25% to the price. We still test for asbestos first if the ceiling is old enough. Our guide on removing painted popcorn ceilings explains the extra steps.
We reply to quote requests within one business day. The written quote is free. For homes old enough to need it, we take an asbestos sample during the visit. The $250 test fee is credited toward the job if you hire us. Call (561) 000-0000 or get a free quote online.
See our popcorn ceiling removal cost guide or how asbestos testing works.
Send a few photos and the rough square footage. We'll come back with a written, itemized price within one business day.
Call (561) 000-0000