Popcorn ceilings are notoriously difficult to remove, but I got a secret method for getting the stubborn texture off. Here’s Read more for the Easiest Way To Remove Popcorn Ceiling with minimal tools. A hard to remove popcorn ceiling is now removable!
The Easiest Way To Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Letβs get right to it! Firstly, to get rid of the tough popcorn texture, youβll need:
- Plastic sheeting to protect the floor
- A drywall knife for scraping
- A paint sprayer filled with hot water
- Proper eye protection and mask for PPE
How to remove a stubborn popcorn ceiling
Itβs all pretty simple: protect the floors with some inexpensive plastic wrap. Then, spray some hot water onto the texture. The hot water breaks up the surface of the texture. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
Beware β itβll be raining indoors after spraying the ceiling!
After that, carefully scrape the texture off.
Youβll want to hold the drywall knife flush to the texture at around a 30 degree angle. If the knife isnβt flush or isnβt at another angle, you may gouge the drywall! That means you can accidentally add extra holes to the drywall. Itβs super easy to do, especially with wet drywall paper.
If you gouge the drywall, it isnβt a major deal. You can patch that later.
The texture will come off neatly with minimal dust! Itβll hit the plastic sheeting covering the floor. When the job is done, simply throw away the plastic!
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Warning
Test your popcorn ceilings for the dangerous chemical asbestos before removing a stubborn popcorn ceiling. If asbestos is present, you will need to hire professionals for abatement. Therefore, proceed at your own risk.
In conclusion, that’s the easiest way to remove a popcorn ceiling!
Sincerely,
Felicia
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Sounds like the perfect project for wreaking havoc! Iβm sure itβll feel so good once itβs all cleaned up!
For sure! I can’t wait!
Girlβ¦ Iβm amazed youβre tackling thatβ¦ lots of work but definitely worth doing
Thank you!
So impressed and motivated Felicia! Iβm literally going to try this today in our basement. The kids will not be pleased because of course theyβll have to help, but Iβm very excited .:)
Oh so cool! Hope it works out!!!! Let me know how it goes and make sure you got some happy music bumping! πΆπΆπΆ