This is a time consuming way to get rid of the old ceiling texture and it has a lot of downsides.
Easy fix popcorn ceiling.
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.
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You start the process by spraying the ceiling with water and then scraping off the texture by hand.
There are three types of aggregate you can buy for a popcorn ceiling.
Classic beadboard makes a charming ceiling treatment and not just in a rustic cottage.
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.
These grades give you a start but from there it s a matter of trial and error in terms of application.
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.
In order to have a repair that doesn t look like a repair you need to match the texture of your popcorn ceiling.
Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.