POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL · ST. PAUL, MN

Popcorn Ceiling Removal St. Paul MN Basements Need

Name: Durahome Painting Plus
Address: 504 Prior Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, US
Telephone: (612) 400-8864
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

★★★★★4.8 from 140+Google Reviews

Popcorn ceiling removal St. Paul lower levels need — because in this city the textured ceiling is nearly always the one somebody added in 1978.

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What does popcorn ceiling removal cost in a St. Paul basement?

Around $3.00 to $6.50 per square foot, so a 400-square-foot lower level lands near $1,200–$2,600 before extras. Basements sit toward the upper half of the range here for a reason that has nothing to do with area: beams, bulkheads, duct runs and soffits multiply the edges, and every one of those is hand work. The assessment counts them before a number is written.

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THE MOST COMMON PROJECT IN THIS CITY

Nearly Every St. Paul Popcorn Ceiling Is Downstairs

St. Paul's older core was built with plaster ceilings, before texture was in use. What the city has instead, in enormous quantity, is lower levels finished between roughly 1970 and 1990 — and texture on those ceilings almost as a rule. The result is that the typical St. Paul popcorn project is not a bedroom. It is a family room, a rec room, an office or a guest suite below grade, and that is a meaningfully different job.

FEATURE 01

Low Basement Headroom Considerations

Basement head height in this city's older housing is often tight, which makes the finish more visible and more important. A smooth ceiling reads as taller than a textured one, and that is the whole reason most people want it gone.

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Interrupted Ceilings: Beams, Bulkheads & Soffits

Beams, bulkheads, duct runs, soffits boxing in plumbing, and steel posts. Every one of those is an edge, an inside corner and a return, and edges are where the labor sits. A flat 400-square-foot bedroom ceiling and a 400-square-foot basement ceiling with three soffits and a beam are not comparable projects.

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Dense Fixtures: Recessed Lighting & Vents

Recessed lighting, surface fixtures, smoke detectors, vents and returns all come out, get protected and go back.

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Household Living Space Scheduling

The room is often the household's second living space, which means the schedule matters — and it is why we sequence so you are not without the room for longer than necessary.

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THE FINDINGS

Three Things a Basement Ceiling Hides

Texture exists to conceal an imperfect surface, and in a lower level it has usually been concealing more than a main-floor ceiling would.

Rushed Original Drywall.

Basement finishing in this era was frequently done by an owner or a general handyman rather than a drywall crew. Seams that were never properly taped, screw heads sitting proud, and joints that opened as the house settled are all normal findings, and they are why skim coating a whole basement ceiling is the norm rather than patching in places.

Access Panels & Abandoned Penetrations.

Old fixture boxes, disused vent openings and cut-outs made for plumbing that has since moved. All of it gets closed properly rather than skimmed over.

Below-Grade Moisture History.

Below grade this matters more than anywhere else in the house. Staining around a duct, along a rim joist, or in the corner nearest a downspout tells a story, and refinishing over a live source produces the same mark again. We repair the surface and block the stain; where the evidence points at drainage, grading or a failed seal, you will hear that plainly rather than watch it covered.

Asbestos Testing Notice (Pre-1980s).

Anything from before the early 1980s gets tested before it is disturbed. We do not test or abate — a positive result is work for a licensed abatement contractor, and the full position is on the service page.

NEIGHBORHOODS

Lower Levels Throughout St. Paul

Durahome works the whole city — Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland, Como Park and St. Anthony Park, Merriam Park and Hamline-Midway, Summit Hill, Frogtown, the North End, West Seventh, Payne-Phalen, Battle Creek, Highwood and the East Side.

Main-floor texture drywall sprayed at construction, representing the most straightforward version of this work.

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Battle Creek, Sunray, Highwood & Mid-Century Stock

Main-floor texture drywall sprayed at construction, representing the most straightforward version of this work.

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OUR COMMITMENT

Ceiling projects run all year, which makes them one of the better winter jobs in a Minnesota house. And because the room is already cleared and sealed, it is the efficient moment to repaint the walls and trim in the same space.

IN THEIR WORDS

What Homeowners Say

4.8 stars across 140+ Google reviews, earned over 2,500-plus projects since 2016.

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“Joe did a very good job of keeping us posted on the timing of the phases of our siding repair and house painting project. When there were delays, he explained why and gave updated estimates for completion. Jorge managed the workers well and ensured the work was completed according to agreed upon requirements. The work was completed in a timely manner with high quality and with good attention to detail. We would recommend Durahome to anyone needing siding and/or painting work done on their home.”

Jim Nieling

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★★★★★

“Honest and accountable. I really appreciated that Durahome Painting Plus took my feedback seriously and demonstrated a clear willingness to stand behind their work. Their responsiveness and follow-through showed that they genuinely value their customers’ experiences. Their paint crew was kind, respectful, and easy to have on my property.”

Tatiana Meisenheimer

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★★★★★

“Durahome did an outstanding job of the exterior of our house. From start to finish they always contacted us and provided excellent customer service. They were reasonably priced, and would highly recommend their services. The quality and service of the painting project was above and beyond our expectations. Looks like a brand new house. Thank you Durahome.”

Jacqueline Hed

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★★★★★

“Reasonable price. Durahome repaired some damage we had on our ceiling, removed the popcorn, and painted the ceilings. They did a nice job and took care to make sure everything was as we liked it. I would use them again and recommend them highly.”

Rafa Absar

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★★★★★

“Outstanding painting service with great professionalism and skill. The team was punctual, respectful, and very detail-focused. The finish is smooth and flawless, completely improving the look of the space. They completed everything on time and left the area clean. Highly recommended.”

Lara Schroeder

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“I had no idea painted cabinets could look so good. They're super smooth and just the right amount of gloss. Redoing my cabinets was step 1 in renovating my kitchen, and I could not be happier with how they turned out - they definitely set the stage for the rest of my reno. Everyone who visits is shocked they were painted and not purchased like this. Super friendly service, and they kept me updated throughout the process as well, which was very appreciated.”

Anne Neubauer

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Proud to maintain a 4.8★ rating on Google across the Twin Cities.

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Proudly Painting Your Neighborhood

We are a local Twin Cities company, not a national franchise. Our crews know how to prep and paint homes for Minnesota's climate.

• Battle Creek• Sunray• Highwood• Mid-Century Stock• Highland Park• Mac-Groveland• Older Core

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