How to remove popcorn ceiling with vacuum?

We scraped ours off, but then our neighbors did the same but used a wet/dry industrial vacuum and duct taped the scraper to an attachment of the vacuum that was the same size. It was MUCH less mess. It is hard work, but not difficult to do, if that makes sense. It just takes a good long weekend and lots of sheets to cover the floor/furniture.

First, make sure you have them tested to make sure they do not contain asbestos.

Once that is done, be prepared for a horrible mess if you are going to DIY. You will need to put plastic down to protect floors and any furnishings left in the room. Wear a shower cap so that you don't get it matted into your hair. Saturate a small section, maybe 4' square, with warm water and let it sit. Then scrape. Repeat until it's all gone. Then sand down and paint.

I have seen a scraper on a pole so that you can stand on the floor and scrape. Also, there is a video where a guy hooked up his shop vac to a scraper to cut down on the mess but not sure where it is. I saw it about 2 years ago. Basically, he used duct tape.

There is really only one...messy... way to remove popcorn ceiling.. wet it and scrape it.... I understand that there is a machine that can help... and you might be able to rent one.... it rough scrape/sands and vacuums at the same time...

In the past I have used a product called Venetian Plaster to go over the scraped off ceiling.... it was easier and less dusty than patching with drywall mud and then sanding... you could put up the faux tin ceiling tiles, bead board or a ship lap type ceiling... it depends on your skill level and budget.

here is info on using a vacuum tool

https://notinggrace.com/3-secret-tricks-to-removing-popcorn-ceilings/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx5-D2LLgN0

here is more info

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu3ov27D928 here is a tutorial for that. Hope this helps!

I have seen YouTube videos where they used duct tape and attached a scraper to a shop vac. I have never personally done it, I did it the old fashioned way with water and a scraper with lots of plastic to protect everything. Also, wear a hair covering.

A vacuum itself won't remove the popcorn stuff, you'll need to either follow many of the tutorials online or hire a pro.

Duct-taped a spackle knife to the end of a vacuum hose then let the machine go to work suctioning up the dust as when scraping away at the ceiling.

Be prepared for a dusty messy job, I agree with the others using a a scraper that will work with a wet/dry vacuum. Wear a shower cap and a mask to keep the dust out of your lungs.

Wetting the popcorn would make it much heavier.

Hi Abbie, hope this helps you out,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu3ov27D928

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWFAAQEifcw&themeRefresh=1

the vaccum picks up the pop corn ceiling that you knock off the vaccum doesn't remove the ceiling itself.

The easiest way to get rid of a popcorn ceiling is add a sheet of sheet rock over it . If it has asbestos that would be the only way to diy it safely.

There is a tool made for removing popcorn ceilings. I believe I got it at either Home Depot or Lowe's. It is a long handle scraper with an attachment to hold a bag (I use a regular kitchen garbage bag). Put some drop cloths down, wet a section at a time, maybe 6ftX 6ft. Make sure it's very wet. Wait about 3-4 minutes and start scraping. It come off very easily and is caught in the bag.

I've never used the dry method but wish I'd known that was a possible option. I sure would have tried it!

Haven't ever needed to try it, but here's a DIY that might help. https://www.painttalk.com/threads/dustless-drywall-sander-for-popcorn-ceiling.88809/#:~:text=As%20cheap%20as%20the%20sander%20is%20though%2C,the%20popcorn%20has%20been%20painted%2C%20it%20doesn't

Call inthe experts as could contain Asbestos!