When I had mine removed, a sample was taken to a commercial lab to check for toxicity, common in popcorn ceilings. If so, it must be removed commercially. The workers had to wear the hazmat suits because in removal it gets into the air. The debris goes into a large vacuum truck. It's not a DIY job. We then had the ceiling remudded. I don't know if it would be smooth enough after removal for a flat finish.
I have three rooms with vaulted ceilings and I am trying to decide if I want to remove the popcorn ceiling or cover with tiles, with a texture board. I need some guid...
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Just go over it with 1/2" drywall. Be sure to premark studs so you can screw into and use long enough screws. Finish it smooth.
Here's some help for you. It's a messy, tiring job but you can do it. I have, more times than I like to remember. :)
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+remove+painted+popcorn+ceiling+video&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS709US709&oq=how+to+remove+painted+popcorn+ceiling%27&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l5.21982j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
When I had mine removed, a sample was taken to a commercial lab to check for toxicity, common in popcorn ceilings. If so, it must be removed commercially. The workers had to wear the hazmat suits because in removal it gets into the air. The debris goes into a large vacuum truck. It's not a DIY job. We then had the ceiling remudded. I don't know if it would be smooth enough after removal for a flat finish.