How do I fix popcorn ceiling that is cracking?
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We live in a 116 year old house. The popcorn ceilings are letting go in places, due to age and heat from wood stove. Can it be softened with water and glued back up?
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Hi Jean, I found this website that I think can help you: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-crack-popcorn-ceiling-47050.html
You can buy spray textured ceiling in a can to touch it up. We had the best experience with a similar product in a tube and then textured it with a fingertip.
Cannot be softened. Loose patrs would need to be removed and resprayed. You can buy spray popcorn in a can or use drywall compound and texture it with sponges, paint brushes, etc.
Given the age of the house, I suggest not fixing the popcorn ceiling and restoring it closer to the original era. Rather, you could consider putting up tin ceiling tiles. Tin ceilings were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
You will have to scrape down the entire ceiling surface for a smooth base. There are faux tin tiles that can be glued to the ceiling. The faux tiles are realistic enough that nobody will know the difference from real ones.
If you dont already have coving, you could add that to cover the areas?