Asked on Jul 15, 2019

How do I get grease off of a textured ceiling?

Answered

3 answers

Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
on Jul 15, 2019

Is it a popcorn ceiling? If so, you might be better off scraping it all off and respraying it.

Helpful
Reply
- Diane Smith
  on Jul 15, 2019
  
  Yes, I believe that is what the ceiling is called. I can’t even take the duster to it it seems
  
  1 marked as helpful
  Reply
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 15, 2019

Can you share a photo of your ceiling? TSP will do the trick in most cases. If it is a popcorn ceiling, and why would there be a popcorn ceiling in a kitchen(?), you would be better removing it and starting over.

Helpful
Reply
- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
  on Jul 15, 2019
  
  Ok, that's not bad. Looks like an orange peel or modified stipple. TSP and a car was sponge will work just fine. Just so you know, you can't paint over grease, you must wash (with TSP or any degreaser), let dry, then prime, then paint. Or the paint will fail. Since you will be working overhead and on a step stool, wear eye protection, you don't want to get any splashes in your eyes. Safety first.
  
  Helpful
  Reply
Gk
on Jul 15, 2019

It is very difficult to wash a textured ceiling. You may have to repaint. You can use a primer first to seal in any stains.

Helpful
Reply
- Diane Smith
  on Jul 15, 2019
  
  ok. That’s what I was kind of thinking!
  
  Helpful
  Reply

Your comment...