How to get rid of popcorn ceiling?

by Chell Tuttle

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When we built our home I wanted that popcorn ceiling,I thought it was so cool!! Well now I wish I hadn't done it. Anyone know a easy way how to get it off the ceiling without it making to big of a mess?

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Janet Pizaro on Mar 19, 2018

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/how-to-remove-popcorn-ceiling-23379673?r=1

How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling

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- Chell Tuttle on Mar 20, 2018
  
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Linda on Mar 19, 2018

No mess? I would say impossible. Empty the room of everything. If not cover remaining furniture completely. Cover floors. Close doors or cover opening to contain dust. Watch attached video and find others before you start. Good luck!
https://youtu.be/Lz0YjQyrkMY

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- Chell Tuttle on Mar 20, 2018
  
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Gk on Mar 19, 2018

It's going to be a mess AND a lot of hard work. You can always have it professionally removed if you don't want to attempt it yourself.

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- Chell Tuttle on Mar 20, 2018
  
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AmAtHome on Mar 19, 2018

Also, have it tested for asbestos. Even after asbestos was banned, the popcorn material was still allowed to be used even if it had asbestos.

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- Chell Tuttle on Mar 20, 2018
  
  When we did the ceiling we use those little styrofoam ball things in the plaster (Mud). Our home isn’t that old so I doubt we have to worry about asbestos.
  
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- AmAtHome on Mar 20, 2018
  
  We plan to have ours removed next year, but our house was built in the late 70's so I'm definitely getting it tested! Good luck, and if you end up doing it yourself post the experience!
  
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Wendy on Mar 20, 2018

Here's a tutorial for ya! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/how-to-remove-popcorn-ceiling-23379673?r=1

How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling

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- Chell Tuttle on Mar 20, 2018
  
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