Easiest Way To Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture

After a few more minutes get up on a stepladder and scrape the popcorn off with a ceiling texture scraper.

Easiest way to remove popcorn ceiling texture.

You can easily identify popcorn ceilings also referred to as acoustic ceilings by. Actually we already had one but it had been used with fertilizer already and we did not want to take the chance with using that. If the water will not soak in the ceiling has been painted. For easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling and let it soak in for about 15 minutes before scraping.

It should come off very easily. All opinions are my own. First always test for asbestos before attempting diy popcorn ceiling removal use of asbestos in textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints was banned in 1977 you can use an epa approved test kit sold in home improvement stores or have a professional come test the ceiling for you. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.

This post is sponsored by wagner. When scraping popcorn ceilings you ll want to use a 4 inch utility knife or a drywall knife to chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface. Want to remove texture or popcorn from your ceilings to create a brighter more open and modern feel. If not soak it some more but be careful not to soak the ceiling too much.

If you don t have a ceiling texture scraper a large putty knife or drywall knife 4 or 6 is good. Obtaining a sample of ceiling texture to test for asbestos. Otherwise the texture should come off easily. I have done it quite a few times and i have found by far the easiest way to do it.

We bought a new fertilizer sprayer to spray the ceiling they are fairly inexpensive. Removing a popcorn ceiling is simple with the right tools and supplies.