How do I take a popcorn ceiling off?
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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?
Try this: http://diyfunideas.com/remove-popcorn-ceilings-30-minutes/
Many You Tube videos available. However, it is a messy operation and we hired a pro to do our last few areas. You need to cover floors, block airflow to adjacent rooms (plastic sheets), check for asbestos first, wear eye and nose protection, dampen the ceiling with water (garden sprayer works well), use a wide putty knife to scrape the popcorn off. There are some popcorn removal kits available at big box stores. A fan can help pull dust out of the room and send it outside. You will need to apply some new texture and repair any imperfections in the sheetrock.
Ken's advice is very good. Don't forget to also wear a hair covering and long sleeves. It is the messiest thing I've ever done.
I saw a video where they attached the scraper to a shop vac so that it sucked into the vac.
I found warm water to be more effective. Also, if the ceiling has been painted you might have to use a solvent as well.