How do I remove a popcorn ceiling?
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Hi. I want to remove popcorn from my bedroom ceiling and hide fan wire
Want to hide fan wire in concrete ceiling and attach it behind shitrock to electric outlet. Any tips on how to remove a popcorn ceiling?
Here are a few tips. Hope it helps. https://www.familyhandyman.com/drywall/ceiling-texture/how-to-remove-a-popcorn-ceiling/
If it's not painted you can wet down and scrap it off with a wide putty knife. If too difficult you can cover it wirh 1/2" drywall screwed into the ceiling joists.
Even if it is painted, like a wallpapered and painted wall you can use a scoring tool to make scratches in the surface and spray it with warm water with a little fabric softener in it and then scrape.
Fabric softener softens paint, paper, baked on foods and grease when used to soak. You can use softener sheets to remove the scorch off your iron plate by ironing the sheets.
Step 1: Test for Asbestos
If your home was built before 1980, there's a chance that the popcorn ceiling contains asbestos. You should hire a professional to test the ceiling. If it contains asbestos, you'll need a licensed asbestos abatement contractor to remove it.
Step 2: Prep the Room
Step 3: Wet the Ceiling
Step 4: Scrape the Popcorn
Step 5: Smooth and Sand (Optional)
Step 6: Prime and Paint