Easiest Way To Scrape Popcorn Ceiling Off

Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.

Easiest way to scrape popcorn ceiling off.

How to remove a popcorn ceiling 1. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. Fill a spray bottle with warm water then spray one small section 10 square feet of ceiling at a. How to scrape a popcorn ceiling.

If your house was built before 1980 test a sample of your ceiling tested for asbestos first. Remove furniture from the space or move it to the center of the space and cover with plastic sheeting. Wet it with a pump sprayer 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. We walk you through how to remo.

Move onto the next 3 x 3 squares of ceiling. 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. Yes it s seriously that simple. After a few more minutes get up on a stepladder and scrape the popcorn off with a ceiling texture scraper.

Using a gardener s portable hand sprayer also called a hudson sprayer to spray down portions of the wall.