Popcorn textured ceilings it s time for you to go.
Dry sanding popcorn ceiling.
Removing popcorn texture from ceilings is not for the faint of heart and should be a task that is planned and prepared for well.
However the thought of manually sanding it off sounds so much worse than actually having to look at the ceiling itself.
Scrape the popcorn ceiling with a rounded joint knife which is required when sanding a popcorn ceiling.
Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
Popcorn ceilings can be seen as such an eyesore on an otherwise beautiful home.
And i ve seen it do.
Removing textured ceilings can be one of the messiest jobs that you have ever done.
However a knockdown finish will accomplish the same camouflage feature but be much more subtle in texture and effect.
After it was sprayed up onto the ceiling the carpenter let it dry a little while taking.
You may need to apply more water if it is difficult to scrape.
Having fun while doing this job is something i have never come across.
6 use a long pole with a sanding pad to sand the ceiling once the popcorn has been scraped off.
For easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling and let it soak in for about 15 minutes before scraping.
The main reason popcorn ceiling texture was used in the first place was to camouflage the flaws in the sheetrock or taping job.
When scraping a popcorn ceiling there is a very common belief that you can just scrape it and paint it.
Begin by brushing off all dust with a super soft bristle brush attached to an.