Technique

Painting Popcorn Ceilings: Smooth or Cover?

Panagia Painters Team
June 20, 2026

Popcorn ceilings are common in older homes, but many homeowners want to update them. You have several options: paint them, cover them, or remove them. At Panagia Painters, we can help with painting or covering popcorn ceilings.

Painting Popcorn Ceilings

Popcorn ceilings can be painted to update their appearance. Painting is less expensive than removal or covering.

Challenges of Painting Popcorn

Popcorn texture is difficult to paint evenly. The texture absorbs paint unevenly, creating blotchy appearance. Painting popcorn ceilings requires special techniques.

Our Painting Process

We use spray application for even coverage. We apply primer to seal the popcorn texture. We apply paint in thin, even coats for uniform color.

Covering Popcorn Ceilings

Drywall can be installed over popcorn ceilings, creating smooth, modern ceilings. This is more expensive than painting but creates a finished, updated appearance.

Removal

Popcorn ceiling removal is labor-intensive and can be messy. Older popcorn may contain asbestos, requiring professional removal.

Our Recommendation

Painting is the most affordable option for updating popcorn ceilings. Covering provides a finished appearance. Removal is the most expensive but creates the most dramatic transformation.

Professional Results

Whether painting or covering, professional application ensures beautiful results.

Contact Panagia Painters at (602) 705-7426 to discuss your popcorn ceiling options.

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