Removing Spackle Ceiling
If you know how old the ceiling is you might be able to rule it out that way.
Removing spackle ceiling. You can order a kit online that will allow you to check. Having too many layers of spackle might make your ceiling look lumpy. Ask this old house painter mauro henrique smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound.
Cover the floor in heavy duty plastic and bring it up the wall about 1 foot 0 3 m. If you have textured drywall use a sponge to dab on the spackle when you apply the final layer. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
Finally remove extra spackle around holes and surfaces using the putty knife then sand the areas again one last time. Removing popcorn ceiling that way makes a big sloppy mess and almost always leaves you with repairs to do afterward. So if it s older than that you ll want to check.
Put on a dust mask goggles and protective clothing. With unpainted texture the most common approach is to mist it with a spray bottle and scrape off the softened texture. I think asbestos was banned from use in ceilings around 1980.
Removing the texture. 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. Cover the floor with plastic sheeting and hang plastic in the doorways.
Let the ceiling absorb the water. Prepare the area where the ceiling will be sanded. Apply a second more water to the ceiling.