An old popcorn ceiling doesn’t just look dated — it can hide bigger problems, like insulation that’s shifted, settled, or was never installed correctly. This Apex, NC bathroom job started as a ceiling refresh and turned into exactly that kind of fix.
The job
The bathroom had its original popcorn-texture ceiling. The plan was to remove it, replace the ceiling with new drywall, and prep everything for paint — but replacing the whole ceiling (rather than just scraping the texture) also meant being able to open things up, check the insulation above, and fix it before closing everything back in.
The scope:
- Removed the old popcorn-texture ceiling drywall completely
- Corrected the insulation above the ceiling while it was open
- Installed new drywall across the full ceiling, including the recessed tray section
- Taped, mudded, sanded, and primed — smooth and ready for paint
The finished ceiling
No more popcorn texture, no gaps in the seams, and a corrected insulation layer above it that you’ll never see — but will feel in the room’s comfort. The wallpaper below is next on this client’s list, but the ceiling itself is smooth, sanded, and ready for its first coat of paint.
Part of a bigger picture
Ceiling and wall drywall work like this is part of what a bathroom remodel actually involves — it’s rarely just tile and a vanity. If your bathroom has an old popcorn ceiling, water-damaged drywall, or walls that need to come down to bare studs, this is exactly the kind of job we take on.
Check out our Bathroom Renovation and Drywall Repair pages, or reach out for a free estimate.