I want to redo my popcorn ceilings
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Jill Hughes
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I want to redo my popcorn ceilings but I don't know where to start. Can anyone help?
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I think I'm correct in saying that what you call 'popcorn ceiling', we (in the UK) call Artex. Artex being the manufacturer & now the general term for the textured coating made from some sort of chalky powder. I've used three methods. Steam walpaper stripper - to soften the textured coating helping it to peel off. Skimming - using similar product or even plaster to cover over the pattern (this is OK if the texture is sound and not dropping off of it's own accord! Apply new boards over the existing surface - use long plasterboard screws to ensure it is firmly secured. Alternatively, rip down the old, reboard & surface as you wish.
John Grimley
on Jul 05, 2016
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If your popcorn ceiling was installed prior to 1977, it may contain asbestos, have it tested.
Dotti Benz Giles
on Jul 05, 2016
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If it hasn't had paint on top of it a metal scrapper will remove it. If it has been painted you would have to spray water, wait a minute or two and then scrap.
Great Nan
on Jul 05, 2016
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http://www.todayshomeowner.com/removing-textured-popcorn-ceilings/ http://www.viewalongtheway.com/2011/04/how-to-get-popcorn-ceilings-out-of-your-life/ http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/scraping-your-own-popcorn-ceilings-its-a-messy-job-but-someones-gotta-do-it/
William
on Jul 05, 2016
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Cover with new wallboard or plank ceiling.
Johnchip
on Jul 05, 2016
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Or faux ceiling tiles!
Cherie
on Jul 05, 2016
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Sheetrock it over the popcorn. It is much easier, than removing.
Petra Sacco
on Jul 05, 2016
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Before you disturb it have it checked for asbestos
Cee
on Jul 11, 2016
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you don't have to take it down or anyhow disturb it, if you are going to put the sheetrock over.
Petra Sacco
on Jul 12, 2016
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I actually did this to my popcorn ceilings....:-). These are wood wall paneling planks, that I got at the Home Depot and stained them and put on a coat of clear polyurethane lacquer. The beams are fake and made from the same type of panels, that are glued to a styrofoam, because real beam would be too heavy and impossible to hold up to the ceiling.
Petra Sacco
on Jul 12, 2016
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