- (786) 724-5571
- gxgremodelingcorp@gmail.com
Clean removal, skim coating, and paint-ready smooth ceilings delivered across Homestead and Miami-Dade County.
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Popcorn ceilings collect dust, stain easily, and make every room feel dated no matter how updated the rest of the space is. Removing them is one of the most impactful upgrades a Homestead homeowner can make before repainting or renovating.
GXG Remodeling is a licensed drywall contractor in Homestead, FL that handles popcorn ceiling removal, skim coating, and finishing across Miami-Dade County. We protect floors, walls, and HVAC vents before scraping begins, repair the ceiling surface underneath, and deliver a smooth, primed ceiling ready for paint. If you prefer a new texture instead of a smooth finish, our drywall texturing team can apply orange peel, knockdown, or any other finish as part of the same project.
Homes built before 1978 in Miami-Dade County may have popcorn ceiling texture that contains asbestos. This was a common additive in ceiling texture material during that era, and it is the most important thing to confirm before any removal work begins. If your home was built before 1978, GXG Remodeling recommends asbestos testing by a certified lab before scheduling removal. We do not perform asbestos abatement, and no responsible contractor should scrape a pre-1978 ceiling without a clear test result first.
For homes built after 1978, or for ceilings that have tested negative for asbestos, removal is straightforward. The bigger issue in South Florida is what the ceiling looks like underneath. Many popcorn ceilings in Homestead were applied directly over unpainted drywall, which means the drywall paper tears when the texture is wet-scraped. That is normal and expected, and it is why every popcorn ceiling removal job includes a skim coat and repair pass before finishing. GXG delivers a smooth, Level 4 finished ceiling primed for paint. When the project flows into painting, our interior painting team can paint the ceiling the same day the skim coat is dry.
Before any scraping starts, floors are covered with plastic sheeting, walls are masked, and HVAC vents are sealed to prevent texture debris and dust from traveling through the home.
The texture is lightly misted with water to soften it for clean removal without gouging the ceiling drywall underneath. Debris is collected and removed from the home at project completion.
All joints, seams, and fastener heads on the ceiling are finished to a Level 4 standard. The entire surface is sanded under raking light before primer to catch any flat spots or ridges.
The ceiling surface is inspected after removal, any torn drywall paper or gouges are repaired, and a full skim coat is applied to produce a smooth, even surface with no visible imperfections.
If you prefer a new texture instead of a smooth finish, we apply orange peel, knockdown, or skip trowel ceiling texture after the skim coat is complete. Same project, no second contractor.
Every finished ceiling is primed before handoff. Pair the removal with our interior painting service and the full project, from scraping to painted ceiling, is completed in one visit.
Step 1 — Free On-Site Estimate
We walk the space, assess the ceiling area, confirm the home’s build year and whether asbestos testing is needed, and give you a written estimate before any work begins. For homes built before 1978, we will not schedule removal until a certified asbestos test result has been provided.
Step 2 — Protection and Prep
Floors are covered with plastic sheeting, walls and trim are masked, and HVAC vents are sealed. The goal is to contain all debris and dust within the work area so the rest of the home is not affected.
Step 3 — Wet Scraping
The popcorn texture is lightly misted with water to soften it, then scraped clean using wide-blade tools. The moisture helps the texture release cleanly without digging into the ceiling drywall underneath. Debris is bagged and removed from the home.
Step 4 — Repair and Skim Coat
The ceiling surface is inspected under raking light. Any torn paper, gouges, or damaged sections are repaired before the skim coat goes on. A full skim coat of joint compound is applied, dried, and sanded to produce a smooth, flat ceiling surface. For ceilings that need drywall repair beyond normal skim coat work, that is handled as part of the same project.
Step 5 — Finish and Prime
The ceiling is finished to Level 4 and primed. If you want drywall texturing applied before paint, that goes on after the skim coat is primed. The finished ceiling is handed off smooth, primed, and ready for paint.
Con licencia y seguro drywall contractor serving Miami-Dade County and Broward County
Full floor, wall, and HVAC protection before any scraping begins
Skim coating and Level 4 finish included on every removal project
Retexturing available as part of the same project with no second contractor needed
Asbestos awareness built into the estimate process for pre-1978 homes
Written estimates with fixed pricing before work begins
Bilingual team, English and Spanish
Free estimates with no obligation
GXG Remodeling provides popcorn ceiling removal across Homestead and the surrounding communities of Florida City, Cutler Bay, Princeton, Leisure City, Naranja, Redland, and Goulds. We serve all of Miami-Dade County and Broward County, including the Florida Keys. View our full range of drywall services in Homestead to see everything we handle.
Popcorn ceiling removal is often the starting point for a larger ceiling or room refresh. GXG Remodeling handles what comes next so you do not need a second contractor.
Want a smooth ceiling finish after removal? The skim coat and Level 4 drywall finishing is included in every removal project.
Want a new texture instead of smooth? Our drywall texturing team applies orange peel, knockdown, or skip trowel as part of the same project.
Need ceiling damage repaired before the skim coat? We handle drywall repair including water stains, sagging sections, and tape separation on ceilings.
Ready to paint the ceiling and walls after removal? Our interior painting team can complete the full project in one visit.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Miami-Dade County typically runs between $1.75 and $3.25 per square foot for removal and skim coating. A full home averaging 1,500 square feet of ceiling area generally falls between $2,600 and $4,900 depending on ceiling height, surface condition, and whether retexturing or painting is included. GXG Remodeling provides a free written estimate after an on-site walkthrough so you know the full cost before any work begins.
If your home was built before 1978, yes. Popcorn ceiling texture applied before 1978 frequently contained asbestos as an additive. GXG Remodeling will not schedule removal on a pre-1978 home without a certified asbestos test result. Testing is done by a separate certified lab, not by GXG, and results are required before we begin work. For homes built in 1978 or later, asbestos testing is generally not required, though it is always an option if you want certainty.
A standard living room or bedroom ceiling typically takes one day for removal, skim coating, and first compound coat. Drying time between coats means the finish coat and sanding are done on day two, with primer applied the same day. A full-house project generally takes three to five days depending on total ceiling area and ceiling height. GXG provides a clear project timeline in the written estimate before work starts.
After removal and skim coating, the ceiling is smooth, flat, and primed. It looks like a freshly finished new construction ceiling. If you want to add a texture, that is applied after the skim coat. If you want to keep it smooth, it is ready for paint exactly as delivered.
Yes. GXG Remodeling handles both popcorn ceiling removal and interior painting, so the full project from scraping to painted ceiling can be completed in a single project without scheduling a second contractor. Ask about the combined option when you request your estimate.
Some tearing of the drywall paper facing is normal during wet scraping, particularly on ceilings where the popcorn was applied directly over unprimed drywall. This is expected and is why every GXG popcorn ceiling removal project includes a repair pass and full skim coat after scraping. The skim coat corrects all surface damage and delivers a finish that looks better than the original ceiling did before the popcorn was applied.
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