How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling
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Suggested materials:
- Joint compound
- Join compound knife
- Plaster trowel
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Nickole on Nov 14, 2018
The easiest way, I think so, is to get a sprayer, like you would spray your garden with. Fill up with regular tap water and spray the water directly on the area you are removing and simply run a chisel across the wet part and the popcorn literally falls off. I have done this before. It takes no time at all to remove all the popcorn, less than 30 minutes if even that long for an average room. The one issue is it makes a big mess, but if you lay plastic down to catch all the popcorn, you can just roll it up at the end and throw away. You do have to be careful not to gouge the ceiling when you are removing it. If it gets difficult and is not coming off good, add more water. It is amazing how easy it is to remove. After removing all the popcorn, you will need to make sure you have a smooth surface to paint on the ceiling. It will require sanding and fixing any areas that might have dents or holes. YES, wear a mask, protective eye ware for sure. This is so easy you will be amazed.
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Nickole on Nov 14, 2018
Oh, one more thing. When I did it the way I described, it got all the popcorn and bumps off the ceiling. You will almost have a flat surface after you wet and scrape off. That is why the sanding is recommended. It is a job anyone can do so you don't have to bust the bank and hire someone. Thank you!
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