Updating a popcorn ceiling
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Should the popcorn be removed before the cover ceiling.I t is falling off??? 1 big chunk fell off about the size of the palm of your hand.
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I have the same problem. Lets hear suggestions.
ReneJackson
on Sep 13, 2016
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I was told to put sheetrock over it.
Sue Maone
on Sep 13, 2016
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We covered ours with beadboard - much easier than doing sheetrock.
Cindy Hagemann
on Sep 13, 2016
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We did the same. Beadboard is the way to go.
Sue Ryan
on Sep 13, 2016
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you don't have to but please if you think it was from before 1980 or so, get it tested for asbestos before you do anyting. just put whatever you are going to use right over it
Judy Riley
on Sep 13, 2016
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I agree, cover it. But if you decide to scrape it, get ready for a big mess. I've scraped it while it's dry: tuff job. After about 10 minutes of dry scraping, I decided to spray it with water. Wow, what a difference! And it holds the dust down. Remember to cover furniture and floor with drop cloth to protect and gather the debris.
Becky Miller
on Sep 13, 2016
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Removing popcorn is messy... they do have a new tool makes it easier but still a bit messy.. i say cover it if you can it is easier.. be creative look out side normal things..
Hotheadzmarine.williamson
on Sep 13, 2016
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If you do decide to remove it...use a shop vac with a drywall knife taped to nozzle to scrape..spray ceiling with fabric softener/water solution first.....
Norma Durbin
on Sep 13, 2016
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Norma Durbin
on Sep 13, 2016
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The great thing about covering your ceiling is the fact that you don't have to remove or fix anything....just cover it. As for asbestos if you cover it, it won't harm you. Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes air borne. So by covering it you are already saving a nice chunk of cash.
Sue Harviel
on Sep 13, 2016
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Check to see if its painted. If its not painted lightly spray with water and scrape into plaster tray. If painted cover it as it is much more difficult to scrape off.
Dave Brown
on Sep 13, 2016
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Please be careful to check for the possibility of asbestos before doing anything! Houses built in the 1970's and earlier often have asbestos in the popcorn. It is not dangerous unless it is disturbed.
Ellen
on Sep 13, 2016
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I'd have to wonder why it's falling off. Is anything leaking above this ceiling? I know a guy that had a lot of leftover paneling from a re-do on house. Nailed it to ceiling and then covered with sand paint. You use it like paint but then kind of swirl the brush to add texture/design to it.
Deanna Nassar
on Sep 13, 2016
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It depends on what you are installing, method used to do that installation, and what you think. The coverup item should mean you don't have to do removal first.
Suellen Hintz
on Sep 13, 2016
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big chunks are falling down because it has gotten wet ! Do nothing until you find out where the roof is leaking, and stop that first.
Madamspinner4
on Sep 13, 2016
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yes. thoroughly. then paint/plain with plaster of paris not cement
Ars10359034
on Sep 15, 2016
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