Easy Fix Popcorn Ceiling

Turns out creating a planked ceiling with hardboard isn t as straightforward as it might have been on a wall made clear by our falling ceilings but friends in the end we managed to find a way to create our own inexpensive and easy version of the diy planked ceiling effectively getting rid of that awful popcorn once and for all not.

Easy fix popcorn ceiling.

Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape. Painted white the subtle texture of beadboard paneling works well in traditional spaces or modern ones adding a layer of depth in an unconventional place. You start the process by spraying the ceiling with water and then scraping off the texture by hand. Often found in older homes pre popcorn era this type of textured ceiling involves cleaning and prepping the existing substrate with quick set drywall mud applying a bonding agent like joint compound and then applying a finish compound with a trowel or knife to create a new texture.

This is a time consuming way to get rid of the old ceiling texture and it has a lot of downsides. In order to have a repair that doesn t look like a repair you need to match the texture of your popcorn ceiling. Classic beadboard makes a charming ceiling treatment and not just in a rustic cottage. Fine grade medium grade and coarse grade.

Spinnaker development original photo on houzz. 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.