It's a messy job but good when done. Use a wide putty knife and scrape. Wear protective goggles. May have to skim coat when done, sand, prime and paint.
Or you can install 1/2" drywall over it. Use longer screws to get into joust. Finish smooth.
If it's not painted, it's pretty easy but very messy. Keep in mind, asbestos was banned from textured ceiling paints in 1977. Use plenty of drop cloths on the floor. Use a spray bottle (or a garden pump sprayer) to apply small amounts of water to the wet a workable area. Use a 4' puddy knife to gently scrape the material off. I like to hold a dust pan below to help catch the damp material before it hits the floor. They do make a specific tool for this (popcorn removal tool), it can be found at the larger home centers. Make sure the ceiling is completely dry before sanding the residue off. A pole sander makes the job easier. The ceiling also needs to be completely dry before using a ceiling paint with built in primer.
It's a messy job but good when done. Use a wide putty knife and scrape. Wear protective goggles. May have to skim coat when done, sand, prime and paint.
Or you can install 1/2" drywall over it. Use longer screws to get into joust. Finish smooth.
Not hard unless they are painted. It is a REAL MESSY job.
If it's not painted, it's pretty easy but very messy. Keep in mind, asbestos was banned from textured ceiling paints in 1977. Use plenty of drop cloths on the floor. Use a spray bottle (or a garden pump sprayer) to apply small amounts of water to the wet a workable area. Use a 4' puddy knife to gently scrape the material off. I like to hold a dust pan below to help catch the damp material before it hits the floor. They do make a specific tool for this (popcorn removal tool), it can be found at the larger home centers. Make sure the ceiling is completely dry before sanding the residue off. A pole sander makes the job easier. The ceiling also needs to be completely dry before using a ceiling paint with built in primer.