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Update & modernize
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Not sure what to do with your ugly popcorn textured ceilings? Update and modernize your ceilings from that old seventies look to a smooth, flat and modern ceiling with our trademarked VermicuHIDE® Premium Resurfacing System.
We are the POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL SPECIALISTS. Our high-tech, ultra-lightweight resurfacing system hides unsightly popcorn ceilings without losing any ceiling height! To make it even better – you don’t even need to get strata approval.
Once finished your ceiling quality will far exceed a normal plasterboard (Gyprock) ceiling. In fact to achieve the same level of finish with a standard false ceiling will cost thousands of dollars more and make your space feel smaller by lowering the ceiling. In contrast, not only does resurfacing give a far superior finish, it will make your space feel bigger, brighter and cleaner while adding greater value at the same time! Resurfacing your ceilings results in the highest possible finish possible for a ceiling, all with our industry leading warranty. Be sure to see what our customers are saying on Google Reviews.
If you are worried about asbestos in your ceilings, give one of our friendly staff a call or order a professional lab test (only $88) by clicking here.
Covid-19 Update
We are still open for business but restricting personal contact as much as possible. In most instances, we do not need to attend your property to quote. Almost all properties can be quoted by simply providing the address on our quote page. If access is provided, we can complete all works with no contact at all. Please give us a call if you have any questions or concerns. Stay Safe! – The Ceiling Resurfacing Team.
The low-down: the majority of vermiculite ceilings don’t contain asbestos!
The vast majority of ceilings that we resurface have no asbestos detected (NAD) on their laboratory asbestos test reports. Read more about how to know if your ceiling might contain asbestos, or order your NATA Accredited Asbestos test here!
The low-down: We use state-of-the-art German dust extractors and sanding equipment. Even so, dust free sanding of popcorn ceilings DOESN’T EXIST. Do not believe claims otherwise.
Some Australian websites show tradesmen sanding off popcorn texture and there are nice smooth ceilings underneath. These pictures are never their own work but are copied from overseas websites like in North America where you can just sand or lightly scrape the texture off to find a nice smooth surface. This is not the case here in Australia. The popcorn here has strong bonding agents that make it extremely hard to remove. It CANNOT just be sanded smooth. Even if it could be removed with great difficulty, invariably the surface underneath needs significant work by a professional to get a smooth flat result.
Avoid disappointment! Make sure you use a ceiling resurfacing specialist and not someone who simply incorporates it as part of their unrelated business. Do your homework!
- Smoother than Plasterboard
- Far Superior than skimming
- Easily Repaired
- No loss of ceiling height
- No need for strata approval
- No messy patching
Results that speak for themselves
False ceilings are an old fashioned way to deal with textured surfaces. Resurfacing is modern and has many advantages.
Disadvantages of a false ceiling:
False ceilings require drillingLoss of ceiling height
Poorer quality
Strata approval required
Advantages of a resurfaced ceiling:
No loss of ceiling heightNo hammer drilling or attachments
Superior quality
No Strata approval required
Disadvantages of a false ceiling:
Advantages of a resurfaced ceiling:
False ceilings are an old fashioned way to deal with textured surfaces. Resurfacing is modern and has many advantages.
Disadvantages of a false ceiling:
Loss of ceiling height will make your home feel smaller. False ceilings will reduce the ceiling height by 5-10cm which significantly impacts the feeling of spaciousness. | False ceilings require drilling several cm’s into the concrete risking hitting electrical cables and plumbing. Hundreds of plugs need to be drilled to attach the battens but there isn way of knowing where the existing cables and pipes are. | Poorer quality. Unless expensive cranes are engaged, much shorter sheets of plasterboard are used as normal sized sheeting cannot be carried up stairwells and lifts. The result is more joints that can be seen at different times of the day and night and more likelihood of cracking. | Strata approval required. False ceilings are a structural alteration to the building and always require strata approval. If a bylaw doesn’t already exist, strata will likely require you to have one made at an annual meeting. |
Advantages of a resurfaced ceiling:
No loss of ceiling height. Not only does resurfacing NOT lower your ceiling height, it makes your ceilings feel higher once the texture disappears. | No hammer drilling or attachments. Rather than constructing a new structure, resurfacing is a process that changes the existing surface. It is not just a render over the top either. It is a true resurfacing process that converts the existing texture into a beautiful smooth surface. | Superior quality. Even the best plasterboard ceilings are only a ASNZ Level 4 finish unless you pay considerable more money to upgrade them. Resurfaced ceilings are a ASNZ Level 5 quality finish, meaning regardless of day or night, you won’t see ugly plaster joints or screw holes, just a smooth surface. | No Strata approval required. In almost all cases, strata won’t require any special approvals. If strata has any questions or concerns, our experienced technical support teams will be happy to liaise with your strata manager. |
We pride ourselves on providing quality, industry high level 5 finish on every ceiling resurfaced, making it seem as if you never had a popcorn ceiling in the first place! If you need your popcorn ceilings removed, then look no further! Simply fill out our form for a free quote. If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or contact us. If you would like to see one of our ceilings in your area, be sure to let us know.
See what our customers are saying
- After having another company deliver a bad looking, low grade finish, Ceiling Resurfacing came in and made it perfect. They are highly professional, honest and wonderful to communicate. A++ service and results. Highly recommended! Thank you.read moreread lessAlijah B.21/03/2024Richard and his team did a great job of resurfacing my ceilings in an apartment in Bondi. They were responsive and well organised and the ceilings looked great after their resurfacing and painting. Would highly recommend using this team if you are renovating your apartment.read moreread lessAnthony G.21/03/2024
- Exceptional customer service. Lorinda is prompt in answering all questions, patient, and willing to clarify any issues not covered in their excellent information sheetsread moreread lessLinda M.26/02/2024Lorinda in the office was really easy to talk to, and helped us decide on the best solution for our home. And then Rich and Ash were brilliant, great at what they do and super nice to boot. A lovely experience all round, and our home looks so much brighter now!read moreread lessMichael P.09/02/2024So happy I’m so so happy with the finished result. Totally recommend. I’m incredible grateful I found this company and these great workers. My now beautiful square set walls and ceiling resurfaced super smooth so perfectly. Paintwork also perfection by a great hard working guy. Great trades people, pleasant and hard working. Also pleasure to speak to office girl Lorinda keeping me totally informed every step of the way. Reasonably priced Very happy 100% recommend.read moreread lessRobzy29/01/2024
- All of the staff from the admin to the tradespeople were great- frequent and friendly communication. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable. Very reasonable price and the ceilings look awesome.read moreread lessMorgan H.16/01/2024
- Amazing work from the amazing Team! Fantastic Job from the team of Ceiling Resurfacing! Highly recommended! My ceiling looks amazing i could look at it all day! Gone is my dreadful popcorn ceiling that dates my flat. Now it look brand new and modern! A huge thank you to Matt, Lorinda and Richard. Very accomodating even in a very short notice! Very professional and delivers second to none fantastic service.read moreread lessSheila S.03/01/2024We had Adrian and Olivia on the Gold Coast do the ceiling resurfacing on our place in Burleigh Heads. The results are really great and a lot better than we ever thought it would get, the photos don’t do it justice. They were great at communicating, punctual and cleaned up really well. Highly recommend!read moreread lessTodd C.30/12/2023
- LORINDA AND JOHN FROM CEILINGS RESURFACING AUSTRALIA WERE EXCELLENT. THEY HELPED WITH STRATA AND DID THE JOB ON TIME AND IT LOOKS GREAT. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!~read moreread lessSimone E.30/11/2023I recently got the popcorn ceiling in my apartment removed and was really surprised at how big of a difference it made. Not only that, working with Christian and the rest of the company was great. Christian answered all my questions, kept me updated during the process and did a great job on the apartment as well. Really happy with the result and would recommend to others.read moreread lessSimon K.30/11/2023
- Oliver18/10/2023An amazing transformation I recently engaged Ceiling Resurfacing to cover the popcorn ceiling in a 2 bedroom unit. As the internal walls were brick I also had them cover the walls with the same treatment and the results were amazing. The whole place looks brand new. Jordan did an incredible job. I am so happy with the finished work. I would definitely recommend this company.read moreread lessTrish15/10/2023We are so happy with our new ceilings. Getting rid of the vermiculite (popcorn ceilings) has made such a huge difference to our apartment. This company was so easy to work with, they were organised, on time, friendly and efficient. We could not be happier with the service and the final result!read moreread lessChris D.30/09/2023
- Christian and his team did a great job in resurfacing and painting the ceiling in a 1970s apartment. Lorinda was very helpful in providing all necessary information and keeping me updated. I'm very impressed with the end result and I would highly recommend their services.read moreread lessValeri V.30/09/2023Thanks so much Adrian and Olivia for an amazing job on our ceilings. Transformed house from 1973 to 2023 in a few days!read moreread lessSimon A.30/09/2023We couldn't have asked for a beter experience all round To have the old fashioned 1996 vermiculite ceiling covered and the old cornice removed to make way for a transformative square set which changed the ceilng into a light modern ceiling in 2023 The experience begins with the professionalism and experience of the booking operator Lorinda and the hard working team led by Adrian to the painter extraordinare Dayle All our thanks So worth the money Maggie and Colin Huntread moreread lessMaggie A.30/09/2023
- If you need to Get rid of Vermiculite Ceiling aka Popcorn Ceiling, we recommend “Richard and Ashley team” from Ceiling Resurfacing Australia. We were totally happy with the resurfacing and the painting they did for us, plus they also did a great job of cleaning up afterward. We were lucky to have their service. We highly recommend Richard and Ashley team for the job!read moreread lessS H.30/09/2023I bought a unit with the ugliest popcorn ceilings ever! The real estate agent suggested just painting them but glad I researched and found Ceiling Resurfacing Australia. An amazing transformation that had turned my unit from an ugly ducking into an upmarket inner city pad. Love the result. It’s not a cheap solution and I originally baulked at the pricing but glad I went ahead. Highly recommendedread moreread lessLorrae C.30/09/2023
- Great finish, amazing client experience! Just wanted to say thank you for both Lorinda and Matt’s help getting this ceiling sorted, it looks magic! We couldn’t speak highly enough of Lorinda’s service on the phone and Matt’s connection with us. Matt was fantastic, communicated every step with us, offered advice and even rang on Sunday afternoon to see how we had gone with the painting. Amazing customer service from both - THANK YOU!!read moreread lessKristy a.18/09/2023Game Changer - I have come out of the 70's and love the new look.! My Popcorn ceilings had to go and from the first call to Lorinda, through to the last update from Cristian who carried out the work and always kept me updated. I always received great service, and fast responses. It is clear The Ceiling Resurfacing Team want to, and do, provide a great product and are proud of this. Thank you very much!read moreread lessJules12/09/2023
- Fantastic Result We are so happy with our new ceilings. Getting rid of the vermiculite (popcorn ceilings) has made such a huge difference to our apartment. This company was so easy to work with, they were organised, on time, friendly and efficient. We could not be happier with the service and the final result!read moreread lessChris D.04/09/2023Recently used Ceiling Resurfacing Australia to transform the ceiling in a older style unit - the result is amazing! Has modernised it, opened up the living spaces feel. Big job but the end result makes it so worth it! Very happy with the process of communication & execution of works by company. Thank you Hez, Matt & Lorinda.read moreread lessM. R.30/08/202310/10 service the whole way through. Paul, Estaban and the team are professional, quick and great at working around particularities that come along with different properties or different scheduling of works. If the prices work within your budget I think you'll get every penny's worth. My ceilings started off rough and ugly (curse the 80's!) and came out smooth and level, ready for painting! They also patch up any holes any electricians may need to make.read moreread lessJason H.30/08/2023
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