Do you paint ceilings in Varsity?

Yes — Varsity is part of our regular service area, and we are usually booked within the week. We also cover Tuscany, Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge and every Calgary quadrant.

Do you repair cracks before painting the ceiling?

Yes — any cracks, nail pops or stains are repaired and primed first, in the same visit where possible, so the paint job actually holds.

Can you paint a ceiling after popcorn removal?

Yes — painting right after texture removal or a skim-flat finish is one of our most common ceiling jobs in Varsity.

Will a water stain show through the new paint?

Not if it is sealed first — we use a stain-blocking primer on any water stain before the finish coat, so it does not bleed back through.

Do you stand behind your ceiling painting in Varsity?

Yes. We check every Varsity ceiling under raking light before we pack up, and if something is not right we come back and make it right.

Our Varsity home is from the 70s — is there anything special about removing that era of popcorn ceiling?

Older ceilings should be treated carefully; we handle removal cleanly and, where age is a concern, advise on testing first. Either way we finish smooth, flat and paint-ready.

Ceiling Painting Varsity Calgary

Ceiling painting in Varsity, done right after the drywall

A ceiling repaint only looks right if what is under the paint is right first — cracks repaired, texture matched, popcorn scraped and skimmed if that is the job. In Varsity we do both stages: the drywall and ceiling repair, then the paint, so nothing gets painted over a problem. Varsity is an established, sought-after NW Calgary community of 1960s-70s homes and newer infills where plaster, stipple and reno drywall all come up, and ceilings here typically need heavier prep -- patching plaster cracks, skim-coating uneven walls and priming stained or aged surfaces so the new paint reads flat. We cover Varsity, Tuscany, Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge and every Calgary quadrant, 7 days a week.

Flat ceiling painting in Varsity
Vaulted and cathedral ceiling painting
Ceiling paint after popcorn or knockdown texture removal
Stain-blocking primer over old water stains before paint
Crack and nail-pop repair before we paint
Varsity coverage — we come to you
Drop cloths and dust control on every job

What affects the cost of ceiling painting in Varsity?

Height, condition and prep

The cost in Varsity depends on ceiling height (vaulted ceilings take more setup), the condition underneath — cracks and stains add prep — and how many coats full coverage needs. We assess on site and price it before we start.

Prep in Varsity homes

Ceilings here usually need heavier prep -- patching plaster cracks, skim-coating uneven walls and priming stained or aged surfaces so the new paint reads flat before paint, not just a quick roll-over.

Why one crew for ceiling repair and paint makes sense in Varsity

The repair and the paint match

A crack or water stain that is only painted over, not repaired, telegraphs back through the paint within a season. In Varsity we repair the ceiling first — see our ceiling repair work in Varsity — then paint it, so the fix actually holds under the finish.

One booking, no second contractor

You are not chasing a painter after the repair crew leaves. Same crew, same visit for most jobs.

Our Varsity ceiling painting process, step by step

Repair before paint, always

We fix cracks, nail pops and stains — sealing water stains with a stain-blocking primer so they do not bleed through — before a drop of finish paint goes on the Varsity ceiling.

Even coverage under raking light

Ceilings show roller marks and thin spots more than any other surface, so we apply often three coats to fully cover aged paint, patched plaster and stained sections and check the finish under raking light before calling it done.

Common ceiling painting situations in Varsity

Varsity's 1960s–70s homes mean a lot of popcorn and textured ceiling removal (with the care that era's ceilings deserve), settling cracks, aging drywall and plaster refinishing, and texture-matched patching into original surfaces during renovations. Free on-site quote, one fixed price, and work that holds up after.

Why Varsity homeowners trust Emplastrum for ceiling painting

We fix what is under the paint

Because we are a drywall specialist, a Varsity ceiling we paint has already been checked and repaired properly — not just rolled over.

Fixed price, same-day reply

We paint ceilings across Varsity and every Calgary quadrant, 7 days a week. Free on-site quotes and fixed prices, drop cloths down, and we stand behind the work.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule

Free quote

We come out, take a look, and give you a real price. No guessing after.

Book a day

We pick a date that works for you and show up when we say.

The work

We keep the dust down and tidy up before we head out.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've looked it over and you're happy.

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FAQ — Ceiling Painting Varsity

Ceiling Painting Varsity: your questions answered

Do you paint ceilings in Varsity?›: Yes — Varsity is part of our regular service area, and we are usually booked within the week. We also cover Tuscany, Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge and every Calgary quadrant.
Do you repair cracks before painting the ceiling?›: Yes — any cracks, nail pops or stains are repaired and primed first, in the same visit where possible, so the paint job actually holds.
Can you paint a ceiling after popcorn removal?›: Yes — painting right after texture removal or a skim-flat finish is one of our most common ceiling jobs in Varsity.
Will a water stain show through the new paint?›: Not if it is sealed first — we use a stain-blocking primer on any water stain before the finish coat, so it does not bleed back through.
Do you stand behind your ceiling painting in Varsity?›: Yes. We check every Varsity ceiling under raking light before we pack up, and if something is not right we come back and make it right.
Our Varsity home is from the 70s — is there anything special about removing that era of popcorn ceiling?›: Older ceilings should be treated carefully; we handle removal cleanly and, where age is a concern, advise on testing first. Either way we finish smooth, flat and paint-ready.

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Ceiling Painting Varsity

Ceiling painting in Varsity, done right after the drywall