How do i remove "popcorn" from ceiling? (tried to wet it first but didn't work very well...gouged sheetrock underneath)
by Debra B
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Here's a long thread with plenty of answers to your question, plus a link to a good article: http://www.hometalk.com/activity/117169 I would recommend hanging new drywall. It's easier than it probably seems.
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3po3
on Mar 08, 2012
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Hire a professional...
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Beth Ward
on Jun 26, 2015
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We just dry-scraped ours. It leaves a tiny bit of texture, but it actually looks pretty good. Just make sure you wear a good mask and goggles.
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Kathleen Long
on Jul 06, 2015
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Mine have been painted and are hard like stucco. I don't think they are going to be able to be scraped off.
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Jean Quintana
on Jul 07, 2015
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purchase a 12" sheetrock knife and mist with water using a chemical sprayer....if it has been painted it will still come down, it just take a little more elbow grease. The sheetrock knife has a super sharp edge that helps break loose the popcorn texture. Have done this many, many times due to being in remodeling. Good luck and remember to wear goggles, cause what is up will come down. Spread plastic on the floor for easy clean-up.
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Darlene Harcrow
on Jul 09, 2015
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Lowes sells a special tool for this, look in the section where grout and grout utensils are.
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CC
on Aug 15, 2015
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I read somewhere you can fill a sprayer bottle with 50/50 mixture of Downy fabric softener and water. Spray on, let sit for a few, and lightly cut and peel off. Should not leave any glue. If it does, spray again, repeat process. No chemicals. No special tools. Good luck.
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Denise
on Aug 15, 2015
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Mine had been painted - walls & ceilings . I painted on CITRI-STRiP with a paint brush (hardware or walmart stores), let it sit until bubbly (3-24 hours) and it scrapes off in sheets! Totally amazing. Wash with a green scrubby pad and mineral spirits. After doing 3/4 of our home the hard way & dealing with gouges &dust. What a great product!
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Cra2645740
on Dec 19, 2015
3po3
on Mar 08, 2012
Beth Ward
on Jun 26, 2015
Kathleen Long
on Jul 06, 2015
Jean Quintana
on Jul 07, 2015
Darlene Harcrow
on Jul 09, 2015
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