How do i remove "popcorn" from ceiling? (tried to wet it first but didn't work very well...gouged sheetrock underneath)
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3po3 on Mar 08, 2012Here's a long thread with plenty of answers to your question, plus a link to a good article: http://www.hometalk.com/activity/117169 I would recommend hanging new drywall. It's easier than it probably seems.Helpful Reply
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Beth Ward on Jun 26, 2015Hire a professional...Helpful Reply
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Kathleen Long on Jul 06, 2015We just dry-scraped ours. It leaves a tiny bit of texture, but it actually looks pretty good. Just make sure you wear a good mask and goggles.Helpful Reply
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Jean Quintana on Jul 07, 2015Mine have been painted and are hard like stucco. I don't think they are going to be able to be scraped off.Helpful Reply
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Darlene Harcrow on Jul 09, 2015purchase a 12" sheetrock knife and mist with water using a chemical sprayer....if it has been painted it will still come down, it just take a little more elbow grease. The sheetrock knife has a super sharp edge that helps break loose the popcorn texture. Have done this many, many times due to being in remodeling. Good luck and remember to wear goggles, cause what is up will come down. Spread plastic on the floor for easy clean-up.Helpful Reply
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CC on Aug 15, 2015Lowes sells a special tool for this, look in the section where grout and grout utensils are.Helpful Reply
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Denise on Aug 15, 2015I read somewhere you can fill a sprayer bottle with 50/50 mixture of Downy fabric softener and water. Spray on, let sit for a few, and lightly cut and peel off. Should not leave any glue. If it does, spray again, repeat process. No chemicals. No special tools. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Cra2645740 on Dec 19, 2015Mine had been painted - walls & ceilings . I painted on CITRI-STRiP with a paint brush (hardware or walmart stores), let it sit until bubbly (3-24 hours) and it scrapes off in sheets! Totally amazing. Wash with a green scrubby pad and mineral spirits. After doing 3/4 of our home the hard way & dealing with gouges &dust. What a great product!Helpful Reply
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