How To Get Rid Of Popcorn Ceiling

You will want to wet down and spray the ceiling with water to make the removal of the popcorn easier he says.

How to get rid of popcorn ceiling.

Use a garden sprayer to wet a four by four foot area of the ceiling. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. 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. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.

The easiest way to do this is with a standard garden sprayer. Faux tin ceiling tiles are one of my favorite ways to cover up popcorn ceilings. Which means they are super easy to install. Using a gardener s portable hand sprayer also called a hudson sprayer to spray down portions of the wall.

Spray a 3 x 3 area of the ceiling. If you can get access to an outdoor garden hose bring the hose into the room and start to spray small sections of the wall or ceiling at a time. They are inexpensive and can of course be used later for your flowers and garden. How to scrape a popcorn ceiling 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.

All you have to do is paint them any color you want and glue them up there. Let it sit for about 20 minutes. Don t oversaturate the popcorn coating as it could damage the underlying drywall surface. Some sources suggest a four foot by four foot stretch at once.

Second you want to apply a nice coat of warm water to the popcorn ceiling. Let it soak in for a minute and then spray it again. The popcorn material is very dry and porous so it will easily soak in the water you spray on it. Spray the ceiling fill a spray bottle with warm water then spray one small section 10 square feet of ceiling at a time.