Easiest Way To Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture

If you don t have a ceiling texture scraper a large putty knife or drywall knife 4 or 6 is good.

Easiest way to remove popcorn ceiling texture.

Obtaining a sample of ceiling texture to test for asbestos. Actually we already had one but it had been used with fertilizer already and we did not want to take the chance with using that. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape. When scraping popcorn ceilings you ll want to use a 4 inch utility knife or a drywall knife to chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.

Otherwise the texture should come off easily. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. First always test for asbestos before attempting diy popcorn ceiling removal use of asbestos in textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints was banned in 1977 you can use an epa approved test kit sold in home improvement stores or have a professional come test the ceiling for you. If not soak it some more but be careful not to soak the ceiling too much.

After a few more minutes get up on a stepladder and scrape the popcorn off with a ceiling texture scraper. All opinions are my own. It should come off very easily. I have done it quite a few times and i have found by far the easiest way to do it.

We did some research online and saw that the best way to remove the popcorn was to get the ceiling wet before scraping it. If the water will not soak in the ceiling has been painted. Removing a popcorn ceiling is simple with the right tools and supplies. This post is sponsored by wagner.

Lightly spray a small spot in an inconspicuous location and wait a few minutes for it to absorb the water. You can easily identify popcorn ceilings also referred to as acoustic ceilings by.