Dry Sanding Popcorn Ceiling

Removing popcorn texture from ceilings is not for the faint of heart and should be a task that is planned and prepared for well.

Dry sanding popcorn ceiling.

After it was sprayed up onto the ceiling the carpenter let it dry a little while taking. Removing textured ceilings can be one of the messiest jobs that you have ever done. 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. When scraping a popcorn ceiling there is a very common belief that you can just scrape it and paint it.

You may need to apply more water if it is difficult to scrape. And i ve seen it do. Popcorn ceilings can be seen as such an eyesore on an otherwise beautiful home. The main reason popcorn ceiling texture was used in the first place was to camouflage the flaws in the sheetrock or taping job.

As long as the texture isn t sagging flaking or shedding a popcorn ceiling can simply be painted to update the look. Scrape the popcorn ceiling with a rounded joint knife which is required when sanding a popcorn ceiling. Having fun while doing this job is something i have never come across. However the thought of manually sanding it off sounds so much worse than actually having to look at the ceiling itself.

However a knockdown finish will accomplish the same camouflage feature but be much more subtle in texture and effect. 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. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape. Popcorn textured ceilings it s time for you to go.