How To Scrape A Popcorn Ceiling

Make sure to wear the proper safety protection when removing popcorn.

How to scrape a popcorn ceiling. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. Rollins duct taped a spackle knife to the end of a vacuum. You may scrap each section while it s dry but applying a bit of water often helps moisten and.

Don t scrape your painted popcorn ceiling. Step 1 prepare your ceiling. How to remove a popcorn ceiling 1.

I m going to show you how to skim coat over painted popcorn ceilin. In today s skim coating tutorial. Prepare to scrape off the textured material.

Remove furniture from the space or move it to the center of the space and cover with plastic sheeting. Since we will be. 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.

Removing popcorn ceiling is an incredibly messy endeavor that requires quite a bit of preparation. Luckily the above video makes removing popcorn ceilings easier than ever. And while this works diyer aaron rollins claims his trick has the same result without the added labor and mess.

Step 3 remove old ceiling texture. Fill a spray bottle with warm water then spray one small section 10 square feet of ceiling at a. Removing a popcorn ceiling is simple with the right tools and supplies.