Drywall installation
Boarding for walls, ceilings and bulkheads. Tell Gary whether the space is ready for drywall or still needs work before it can be closed in.
Services
Popcorn ceiling removal, finished smooth and ready for paint.
GEM Finishing removes popcorn ceilings in Mississauga and nearby, then skims and refinishes the ceiling smooth, ready for paint. Gary, the owner, does the removal, the finishing and the quoting himself.
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- Board
- Tape
- Ready for paint
Orange peel texture removed, skimmed smoothOwner-led work
Popcorn ceiling removal in Mississauga, Peel and Halton.
GEM Finishing is an owner-led drywall contractor based in Mississauga, Ontario. On a popcorn ceiling job, Gary removes the textured popcorn finish, skims the ceiling, and refinishes it to a smooth surface that is ready for paint. He handles all types of textured ceiling, including popcorn and orange peel. He assesses the existing ceiling’s condition and the prep involved from photos before quoting. GEM Finishing works for homeowners, landlords, renovators and general contractors across Mississauga, Milton, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Oakville, Burlington, Waterdown, Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
Your enquiry goes to Gary, the person quoting and doing the work.
What’s included
What the job covers.
- Removing the ceiling texture: popcorn, orange peel or any other type.
- Skimming the ceiling after removal.
- Refinishing to a smooth, paint-ready surface.
- Assessing the existing ceiling’s condition and prep from your photos before quoting.
Gary’s work
Real jobs, this stage of the build.
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Five-star finish work, backed by customer feedback.
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Questions before you book
Planning your ceiling work.
How much does popcorn ceiling removal cost?
Popcorn ceiling removal with a smooth finish typically runs about $3 to $7 per square foot. The price depends on the degree of difficulty: the finish level, the ceiling height, whether the popcorn has been painted, and how much repair the ceiling needs. Painting is quoted separately. Gary confirms the price after seeing photos of the ceiling.
Does a painted popcorn ceiling cost more to remove?
Yes. Popcorn that has been painted is harder to remove, so it costs more than an unpainted ceiling. Tell Gary if the ceiling has been painted, or send close-up photos, when you ask for a quote.
Can Gary paint the ceiling afterward?
Yes. The ceiling is left smooth and ready for paint, and Gary can paint it afterward if you want. Painting is quoted separately.
Do you remove other textured ceilings, like orange peel?
Yes. Gary handles all types of textured ceiling, not only popcorn. The photos on this page show an orange peel textured ceiling he removed and skimmed smooth.
What happens to the ceiling after the popcorn is removed?
After removing the popcorn texture, Gary skims the ceiling and refinishes it smooth, so it is ready for paint.
How do I get a quote for popcorn ceiling removal?
Text photos of the existing ceiling to Gary at 416-779-2510, or use the estimate form on this page, and include the job location and roughly how many rooms. Gary assesses the ceiling’s condition and the prep involved before quoting, and every quote comes from him, the person doing the work.
Can you repair or finish drywall on the same job?
Yes. Popcorn ceiling removal is part of GEM Finishing’s finishing work, alongside joint taping, compound coats, corner work and sanding. See drywall taping & finishing and drywall installation.
What areas do you serve for popcorn ceiling removal?
Gary is based in Mississauga and takes jobs across Peel, Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region, including Milton, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Oakville, Burlington, Waterdown, Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Send the job location so he can confirm scheduling.
Service area
Based in Mississauga, serving Peel, Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region.
Gary is based in Mississauga and takes jobs across Peel, Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Region, including Milton, Halton Hills (Georgetown), Oakville, Burlington, Waterdown, Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Send the job location with your enquiry so he can confirm the scope and scheduling.
See Drywall Taping & Finishing and Drywall Installation, or a recent taping project.
More from GEM
Other services.
Taping and finishing
Joint taping, compound coats, corner work and sanding to prepare drywall for primer and paint. Existing boarded rooms can be assessed too.
Framing and insulation
Interior and basement framing, batt insulation and vapour barrier are available when your renovation needs the stages before boarding.
Request Estimate
Tell Gary what needs to be framed, boarded, taped, or finished.
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- No-pressure estimate — just the basics to get started.
- Text photos after submitting so Gary can judge the scope quickly.
- Every quote comes from the person doing the work.
Prefer to send photos directly? Text Gary at 416-779-2510, or call to discuss the job.