Drywall Over Popcorn Ceiling

Anyone have any thoughts.

Drywall over popcorn ceiling. I don t think its a good idea thinking it will be uneven at best. Buy 3 8 or 1 2 sheetrock enough for the job. For more information on.

The drywall completely covers up the popcorn texture giving you a fresh start with a smooth finish for your ceiling. Yes you can put drywall over popcorn ceilings. Expert advice from senior editor travis larson step 1.

Currently the asbestos in your ceiling is encapsulated by coats of paint. I do not do much drywall so i ve never done that. We aslo had to check for asbestos on ceilings installed prior to 1978.

The thinner pieces are. Cover popcorn ceiling with drywall one solution to your popcorn ceiling situation is to cover it with drywall. How to install drywall over a popcorn textured ceiling step 1.

This method involves installing a complete layer of 1 4 3 8 or 1 2 inch drywall over the popcorn ceiling screwing the drywall into the ceiling joists above the original ceiling. If you take our suggestion and drywall over the popcorn you ll only make it that much safer. This will guide you in lining up.

I m thinking the popcorn should be scraped off first. It s incredibly messy and you might want to use a contractor. Adding a new drywall layer also gives you the option of insulating directly over the old ceiling before adding the new drywall.