Ceiling with textured 'popcorn' finish Textured popcorn ceilings went out of style years ago, but many older homes—and some new ones—still have them. While taking down a textured ceiling is not that difficult, it is a messy job that requires hard work and special safety precautions. Hazards There are two potential problems that can turn removing a textured ceiling into a DIY nightmare: • Asbestos: Acoustic texture manufactured before 1980 may contain asbestos and should be tested before being removed. While it doesn’t pose a health risk if left in place, removing a ceiling containing asbestos can stir up the fibers and cause them to become trapped in your lungs. Graphics card for photo editing 2013 ram. More information about the dangers of can be found on the Environmental Protection Agency website. • Painted Ceiling: Another potential problem that can make removing a popcorn ceiling much more difficult is if paint has been applied over the texture. This prevents the texture from absorbing water, which is necessary to loosen the material. While a painted textured ceiling can be removed, it usually requires the application of a chemical stripper to breakdown the paint barrier. To determine if either of these conditions applies to your ceiling, combine a few drops of liquid dishwashing soap with warm water in a hand sprayer. Lightly spray a small spot in an inconspicuous location, and wait a few minutes for it to absorb the water. If the water will not soak in, the ceiling has been painted. Otherwise, the texture should come off easily. Obtaining a sample of ceiling texture to test for asbestos. Popcorn ceilings have staled as badly as real popcorn, but they can be difficult to get rid of! Two workers install hardware on a door set across saw horses on a green lawn. With a new layer of drywall, or skim coat with plaster to create a new texture. Less than standard wall board, right over the existing popcorn ceiling. Popcorn ceilings can date a house faster than almost anything else. Installing beadboard paneling over popcorn ceilings is a quick way to cover the popcorn. This is important because many homes have popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos. For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 250 square feet, the cost to Install Ceiling Drywall starts at $1.92 - $2.42 per square foot*. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, size options. 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. I adjusted the ceiling bracket that holds the ceiling fan (the only thing hanging on the ceiling) so that it was flush with the new ceiling (used 1/2 inch drywall and 2 1/2' drywall screws). It looks as good as the new downstairs ceiling. To test ceiling texture applied before 1980 for asbestos, use a putty knife to scrape a small amount into a sealable plastic bag. If you’re concerned about the possible health risks involved in taking the sample, a testing service can be hired to come out and take it for you. Send the sample to an approved testing service to see if it contains asbestos. To find a testing service in your area, contact the state environmental or health office. A can be found on the EPA website. If the material is found to contain over 1% asbestos then by law you can not remove it yourself and will need to contact a professional asbestos removal company or leave the ceiling as is. Even if it doesn’t contain asbestos, it’s important to wear an appropriate dust mask or respirator when removing the ceiling. Equipment To do the job you will need: • Plastic sheeting (2-3 mil for walls, 6 mil for floors) • Rosin paper • Painter’s tape • Rags • Putty knife • Pump up sprayer • Liquid dishwashing soap • 6” or wider floor scraper • Mesh sanding pad with handle • Drywall joint compound • Drywall joint tape • Dust mask or respirator • Coveralls • Eye protection. After reading all this info on removing popcorn from the ceiling, I am now wondering where these people find the tools? I am especially leaning towards using a shop vac with brush attachment and drywall sander that can attach to a shop vac. But where do I find these tools? So far, all I can find is the scraper with the garbage bag attachment at Home Depot or Lowes. Is there anyone out there who can let me know where to obtain these tools? ![]() OR, who is done with their job, that has those tools – that still work – and willing to sell to me? For me the shop vac looks the best way to go. ![]() Thanks to everyone for the great tips!!! My wife and I wanted to repaint our bedroom which had a popcorn ceiling. The room has a tray ceiling and she wanted to paint the sides of the tray ceiling the same color as the adjoining master bath. All the tips above helped me through the project so thanks to all who responded. I also purchased the tool to help remove the popcorn off the ceiling which worked very well but it would be nice if they would make a bag that fit the tool. We just used small bathroom bags, tied the ends and taped down the edges where needed. The tool catches about 98 percent of the popcorn ceiling coming off. I would just say when using the tool don’t angle it so as to “dig” into the dry wall. Let the tool do the work. ![]() Adding a little dishwashing liquid to warm Water to spray on the popcorn ceiling makes the job easier and it loosens the popcorn very well. I found that about 8 to 10 minutes is all I had to wait before I could start scraping the ceiling after spraying. Before you start painting wipe down the ceiling and walls to get residue off after sanding. Sanding and scraping will make a mess and you will need eye protection, breathing mask, and some type of covering for the floor. Actually after doing this job I can see why it cost so much to hire it done. • Diana Says. I always use a garden sprayer. Painted popcorn comes off the easiest, in sheetsunless painted in a semi-gloss (horrid, use a garden hose but only if the house is emptyyou can knock the tips off the bumps to allow water penetration). Sponge clean with a grout sponge. Drywall paper holds up well to waterdrywall mud is wet! ![]() Fill fastener dimples. Prime with hi solids drywall primer. Compress gb to mb software free download. If you tear up your drywall, there is a primer that penetrates and hardensi have used it when I removed a backsplash and tore up the drywall. I used Murco but home depot sells another brand. Then you can skim coat with a magic trowel. Installing Drywall Over Popcorn Ceiling Video• Judy Hand Says. Just thought I would add in my DIY “expertise.” We have a stippled ceiling with a starburst/flower texture that was applied with what I assume is a plaster-like material. We wet the ceiling and scrapped it, just like removing popcorn. After removing it, let the ceiling/drywall dry (we used fans). We then applied drywall mud to the entire ceiling since the drywall was completely exposed, and patched any gouges and tape mishaps (If you have to repair tape, watch videos on how to do this!). The mud has to dry for 24 hours or so. Then you sand to get out any big inconsistencies. We didn’t obsessively sand, just because we thought a little natural texture would be ok. After sanding use a damp cloth or shop vac with brush attachment to get off any dust. Then, you must prime the ceiling with special drywall primer (Home Depot has a big 5-gallon tub for $50 or so). Install Drywall Over Popcorn CeilingWe used plastic and tarps and did 2 rooms at once. In hindsight, I wish we had used the rosin paper mentioned above for the floors as it would be easier to sweep/vac up. My biggest piece of advice: completely seal off the room you are working in. Sheetrock Over Popcorn CeilingWe didn’t do this at first and the dust from knocking the ceiling down and sanding gets all over EVERYTHING. Invest in some good waterproof tape that won’t lose it’s hold when it gets a little wet and make sure to vent the room you are working in.
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