Best Popcorn Ceiling Removal Tips | Flow Drywall on Redfin

Popcorn ceiling removal project in Denver home

Popcorn ceiling removal in Denver – Flow Drywall Featured on Redfin

Flow Drywall is proud to be featured in Redfin’s latest expert guide to home updates, How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings: Pro Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner !

In the article, we share professional insights into popcorn ceiling removal, from preparation tips to achieving a smooth, modern finish. Removing outdated textures not only refreshes the look of your home but can also add significant value. Whether you’re renovating before selling or updating your forever home, properly handling ceiling refinishing is a critical step.

Why Remove Popcorn Ceilings?

Popcorn ceilings were once a popular feature for their ability to absorb sound and hide imperfections, but today they can date a home’s appearance and even raise health concerns if asbestos is present. Updating your ceilings to a smooth or modern textured finish can instantly brighten a room, create cleaner lines, and boost your home’s appeal for resale.

Removing popcorn ceiling texture is one of the best investments homeowners can make before selling or after purchasing an older property. Modern, smooth ceilings help spaces feel larger, more open, and more inviting — a big selling point for today’s buyers.

Flow Drywall’s Approach to Popcorn Ceiling Removal

At Flow Drywall, we know that successful ceiling updates start with:

  • Careful prep and dust containment

  • Skilled scraping and surface repair

  • Professional refinishing with smooth, knockdown, or orange peel textures

In the Redfin article, we explain why it’s critical to properly patch and sand after popcorn removal to achieve the best results — and why ceiling updates are the perfect time to modernize your lighting and finishes too.

If you’re ready to remove popcorn ceilings from your home, we offer professional popcorn ceiling removal services designed to refresh your living space with minimal disruption.

You can view the full Redfin guide here:
👉 How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings: Pro Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Benefits of Hiring a Professional for Popcorn Ceiling Removal

While DIY popcorn ceiling removal is possible, hiring a professional ensures a faster, cleaner, and higher-quality result. At Flow Drywall, we manage the entire process — from careful containment and dust control to expert refinishing and wall and ceiling patching.

Proper patching, sanding, and priming are critical to achieving a flawless ceiling that looks brand new. Working with an experienced drywall specialist like Flow Drywall saves you time, reduces mess, and guarantees a professional finish you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Ready to Update Your Ceilings?

Thinking about removing popcorn texture or refreshing your drywall?
Contact Flow Drywall today for a free estimate — we would be happy to help you transform your ceilings into a clean, modern finish!

Get a Free Estimate

(Or call/text us directly at (720) 807-4005.

Share this post:

Denver drywall contractor working on residential ceiling and wall repair

Why Homeowners Choose Flow Drywall

You can trust Flow Drywall with your residential drywall repair or remodel project. With over 20 years of experience, our team has worked in hundreds of homes across the Denver metro area, delivering good texture matches and high-quality finishes on every job.

Drywall Finishing in Denver

Drywall Finishing

Room with newly installed drywall on sound channel by Flow Drywall

Drywall Installation

Drywall repair in Denver showing damage before restoration

Drywall Patch & Repair

Drywall texture services in Denver by Flow Drywall contractor

Wall & Ceiling Texture Services

What Homeowners Say About Flow Drywall

Providing expert drywall repair, ceiling updates, and popcorn ceiling removal across Denver and nearby areas. Trusted by local homeowners for quality workmanship, reliable scheduling, and clean results every time.

What Customers Are Saying

Posted on Google Google
Jared Roberts profile picture
Jared Roberts
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Damien & DJ were fantastic, a lot of ceiling to cover in just a few days but we were so impressed with Damien's punctuality, clear & open communication, and recommendations. It's been a few months and still feels like a new house. 100% recommend them
Posted on Google Google
Zoe Myers profile picture
Zoe Myers
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Damien was super communicative throughout the process and overall great quality work, completed quickly!
Posted on Google Google
Jenny Cavanaugh profile picture
Jenny Cavanaugh
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have worked with a lot of contractors. A lot. Over time, the many disappointing experiences led my husband and I to become avid DIYers. But there are some projects that you really need to leave to the pros and drywall/finishing is one of those things. Damien at Flow Drywall was easily one of the most competent, fair, communicative, friendly and skilled contractors I've ever worked with. We needed a quote on repairing drywall tape/seams that had failed (a previous contractor's work). Damien was very quick to respond and took the time to come out to inspect the project in person for a more accurate quote. We received our quote less than 24 hours later and got on the schedule within a week of initial contact. Damien was able to work around our schedule constraints and went above and beyond on the scope of the project. We needed to have the old tape removed, new tape and mud applied and the ceiling repainted. Damien did an incredible job protecting all of the surfaces and the repairs were done perfectly. Damien even spent additional time, above and beyond the scope of the work, to "get the job done right." This is beyond rare. You don't find many contractors who check all of the boxes these days. Flow Drywall was priced fairly, did incredible work and was a pleasure to work with. I highly, HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Damien for any of your drywall needs. You would be hard pressed to find anyone who could do a better job. I'll be recommending Flow Drywall to all of my friends.
Posted on Google Google
Nicole Chernyakhovsky profile picture
Nicole Chernyakhovsky
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I worked with Damien back in early July for a bathroom ceiling project. My husband and I were expecting our first child and were desperately trying to complete projects before our due date. When we purchased our home from some flippers, they neglected to use the correct paint on the bathroom ceiling, and so the result after 1 year in the home was peeling and cracking paint. We'd repainted the ceiling twice with special paint that was supposed to seal the cracks, but since the first coat was done improperly, the result was cracking every-time. Damien was able to make it out within a few days of our initial phone call. He quoted the repair (stripping down to the drywall, repainting and texturing. He was super clean, extremely prompt, polite and even brought in packages for me that were too heavy to carry. He was able to match the wall texture nearly perfectly. More importantly, it's been months and we haven't seen hide not hair of these pesky paint cracks. I couldn't recommend this company (and Damien) more highly. I will never go elsewhere for my drywall needs. Thank you Flow Drywall!
Posted on Google Google
denigma D profile picture
denigma D
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
From my initial contact to completion of the job, I'm happy I chose Flow Drywall for my repair. Quoting process was quick and smooth. Payment process was very convenient and they were able to get me scheduled quickly. They were respectful of my home, cleaned up nicely and the repair looks really good. I will definitely use them again, if needed. Thank you!
Posted on Google Google
Tricia Hua profile picture
Tricia Hua
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a wonderful and satisfying experience with Flow Drywall. We hired them to remove our popcorn ceiling and they did a solid and professional job. Damien was the best with prompt and clear communication from the start. I appreciate how Flow Drywall included a thorough explanation of the removal process and costs; we knew what to expect throughout and felt confident hiring them. DJ did great work. Highly recommend. Thanks, Damien!
Posted on Google Google
Courtney Bargas profile picture
Courtney Bargas
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Damien was very quick to come out to provide a quote for the job- and he beat his competitors on price. That did not impact the quality of the work whatever- DJ worked incredibly hard all week and was willing to stay over the weekend to finish the job by Monday, and before Christmas. I’m very thankful that he was willing to put in so much time to get it done. Definitely recommend, and would hire again!
Posted on Google Google
Max Barnett profile picture
Max Barnett
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Incredibly fast, professional, thorough, flexible and easy to work with! I would leave 6 stars if I could :)
Posted on Google Google
Rebecca Freeman profile picture
Rebecca Freeman
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great job on my ceiling. Finished several days early!
Posted on Google Google
Pete Lucke profile picture
Pete Lucke
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Damien and DJ from Flow Drywall were a dynamic duo. Damien was quick to schedule a date to quote the project and to schedule the job. DJ is a tremendously hard worker with attention to my needs with having a dust free job. His work with finishing the drywall was excellent. I would definitely hire Flow Drywall with any future projects and highly recommend their services.

Get a Fast Drywall Repair Estimate

At Flow Drywall we specialize in residential drywall repair. Enter your details and we’ll follow up with pricing or next steps.