Popcorn ceiling removal in Winter Park

Winter Park was laid out in 1881 and grew around Rollins College, which held its first term in 1885. Its houses span well over a century, so a ceiling here might be original plaster, mid-century drywall, or popcorn sprayed decades ago.

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Plaster ceilings in older houses

Houses built before drywall became standard often have plaster ceilings. Popcorn on plaster usually scrapes off the same way, but cracks and loose spots in the old plaster show up once the texture is gone, and they're repaired with different materials than drywall. Ask the contractor to check for cracks and sagging plaster before they quote.

Test before you scrape

Texture sprayed before the late 1970s may contain asbestos, and paint applied before 1978 may contain lead. In an older Winter Park house, have the texture tested first, and if the ceiling has been painted, ask whether the contractor's firm is EPA Lead-Safe Certified. See asbestos testing and painted popcorn removal.

Asbestos questions in Orange County

Winter Park is in Orange County, where the Environmental Protection Division runs the local asbestos program (407-836-1400). Federal renovation rules generally don't apply to a single-family house, but they do apply to condominium buildings. See popcorn removal in a Florida condo.

Services in Winter Park

• Painted popcorn removalTexture that was painted over and won't soften with water alone.
• Smooth ceiling finishA full skim coat after removal so the ceiling looks flat in raking light.
• Knockdown and orange peelA light spray texture after removal that hides small flaws.
• Asbestos testingLab testing the texture before removal, and what happens if it's positive.
• Ceiling repairLeak stains, sagging drywall, cracks and popcorn patches that don't match.
• Drywall repairHoles, cracks, water-damaged sections and texture matching on walls and ceilings.

Nearby

Close by, we also take requests from Maitland, Altamonte Springs and Casselberry, Winter Springs and Orlando. The full list is on the service area page.

Reviewed by August Heckmann. Last reviewed October 15, 2026. How we check our information.