Scrape off the popcorn. Use a Spray bottle full of water and wet the popcorn first. Then take a large flat trowel and gently scrape it off. It doesn't take much time and then you can paint it any kind of roller
The only time I tried to paint popcorn I used a roller and the popcorn started to fall off immediately. We rented a sprayer and that worked. I'd suggest removing the popcorn, repair the drywall and start fresh. I try to remind people that ceilings don't have to match the wall color. My guest room is pastel green and I plan to paint the ceiling lavender.
Remove it. If it hasn't been painted. Just do it, you will be happy you did. HOWEVER! If it's been painted...double ugg...it's a messy job to paint but a pia to remove. Hire someone. It's such a pia that contractors would rather re Sheetrock than attempt to remove it.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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I don't want to sound like a total "hater", but am I the only one who doesn't like distressed furniture? I see so many beautiful pieces of furniture that would look o...
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Any paint is doable. It's the applicator that's important. Use high pile.
Flat ceiling paint. Use a thick nap roller.
Scrape off the popcorn. Use a Spray bottle full of water and wet the popcorn first. Then take a large flat trowel and gently scrape it off. It doesn't take much time and then you can paint it any kind of roller
The only time I tried to paint popcorn I used a roller and the popcorn started to fall off immediately. We rented a sprayer and that worked. I'd suggest removing the popcorn, repair the drywall and start fresh. I try to remind people that ceilings don't have to match the wall color. My guest room is pastel green and I plan to paint the ceiling lavender.
Remove it. If it hasn't been painted. Just do it, you will be happy you did. HOWEVER! If it's been painted...double ugg...it's a messy job to paint but a pia to remove. Hire someone. It's such a pia that contractors would rather re Sheetrock than attempt to remove it.