One Call Does It All
Outdated popcorn ceilings don't just age the look of your home — they cast harsh shadows, attract dust, and can be notoriously difficult to clean. But removing them shouldn't mean dealing with a nightmare of dust and unreliable subcontractors.
At Mudslingers Drywall & Remodeling, we’ve spent 16+ years perfecting the art of popcorn ceiling removal, earning a reputation as one of the very best in Minnesota. Whether you want a perfectly smooth, modern finish or you are interested in changing popcorn ceilings to knockdown texture, our fully in-house crew of professionals handles your ceiling transformation from the messy tear-out to the flawless, freshly painted finish.
No scheduling conflicts, no cut corners - just beautiful ceilings backed by our 1-year workmanship guarantee.
Popcorn ceiling removal has a reputation for being incredibly messy, but it doesn't have to be. Just like our premium painting services, we believe that world-class results start with meticulous, uncompromising preparation.
When you hire Mudslingers, you are hiring a team that respects your property. Before a single scrape happens, our crew completely seals off the workspace. We lay down heavy-duty floor protection, securely mask all walls with plastic sheeting, and seal off light fixtures, vents, and doorways. We utilize advanced dust extraction and HEPA vacuums to capture airborne particles, ensuring the dust stays in the work zone — not in your home’s HVAC system.
Once the popcorn is gone, you have options for your new ceiling. Here is a quick look at the two most popular finishes we provide:
If you are considering a popcorn-to-knockdown ceiling conversion, you are making a highly popular choice for Twin Cities homeowners. Knockdown texture adds subtle depth to a room without the heavy, dated look of acoustic popcorn.
Because our roots are in expert drywall and finishing, we don't just scrape your ceilings and leave. We follow a strict, comprehensive process to take your ceiling from outdated to beautifully modern.
We completely encapsulate the space in protective plastic to ensure your floors, walls, and furniture remain absolutely spotless.
We lightly mist the ceiling texture to soften the acoustic material, which significantly minimizes airborne dust. Our experienced technicians then carefully scrape away the popcorn texture without gouging the drywall beneath.
Underneath that popcorn texture, ceiling drywall is often unfinished or uneven. Because we are drywall experts, we expertly tape and mud the joints. If you want a smooth ceiling, we apply a flawless skim coat. If we are changing popcorn ceilings to knockdown, we expertly apply the new texture at this stage.
Once the mud is completely dry, we use state-of-the-art sanding tools equipped with dust-extraction vacuums to perfectly level and prep the surface.
We don't leave you hanging with bare drywall. As part of our complete "One Call Does It All" service, we prime the fresh drywall and apply premium Sherwin-Williams coatings for a durable, bright finish.
We carefully remove all plastic and tape, vacuum the space, and perform a final walkthrough with you to ensure our workmanship exceeds your expectations.
Finding a dependable contractor shouldn't feel like a gamble. Mudslingers Drywall & Remodeling is proud to be the Twin Cities South Metro's trusted partner for interior transformations.
Is popcorn ceiling removal messy?
It can be if you hire the wrong company. At Mudslingers, we pride ourselves on our meticulous prep work. We completely mask off your walls, floors, and furniture with plastic and use dust-extraction sanding tools. We guarantee a clean, thoroughly vacuumed job site when we finish.
Do you test for asbestos?
If your home was built before 1980, acoustic ceilings have a higher risk of containing asbestos. Safety is our top priority. If your home falls into this age bracket, we will require an asbestos test before removal begins to ensure it is safe for our crew and your family.
How long does a popcorn-to-knockdown ceiling project take?
The timeline depends on the square footage of the project, but most standard residential removal and refinishing jobs take between 3 to 5 days. This allows adequate time for scraping, texturing, drying, sanding, and applying the final coats of paint.
Will you paint the ceiling after the popcorn is removed?
Yes! We are a full-service contractor. Our in-house team handles the scraping, the drywall mudding, the texturing, and the final Sherwin-Williams paint application so you don't have to hire a separate painting contractor.
Say goodbye to outdated ceilings and hello to a bright, modern space. Contact Mudslingers Drywall & Remodeling today to get a free estimate for your ceiling transformation in Burnsville or the surrounding Twin Cities South Metro!
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Based in Burnsville, Mudslingers Drywall & Remodeling proudly provides expert interior and exterior solutions to residential and commercial properties throughout the southern Twin Cities metro.
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