The once-popular texturized finish, known to many as Popcorn Ceilings, was applied to the ceilings of residential properties before the 2000s. And then the trend turned towards a cleaner and more modern look.
So if you’re looking to scrap this old trend from your home, we have some pro tips for you to DIY.
You won’t need a lot of tools to remove this ceiling finish yourself, according to pro handywomen, Docia Boylen.
She recommends using a scraper (think a four- or six-inch mud knife), a ladder or scaffolding, and a spray bottle filled with water. The hard part comes after the removal process when you have to clean up the debris you’ve scraped off.
You will want to cover your floors completely with plastic and make sure to turn off your furnace or air conditioner, so as to not get the debris in your system or the effects of the forced air blowing all the debris in the air you breathe.
To get started, you should spray a two-foot by two-foot section with water and let it soak before going in with your scraper.
To make the process go faster, you can spray the next area before scraping—then that section is ready when you are done scraping the first.
Make sure to invest in some protective goggles, a face mask (something we all have readily available these days), and old clothes you can toss out as soon as you are done.
After you finish scraping you can sand, texture, if you would like, and prime, and paint. Any damage can be repaired with drywall tape and joint compound before sanding.
Another important step is to check for asbestos before you begin the removal process, especially if your home was built before 1980. You can simply order a test kit online.
So there you go. While this is a pretty simple project, it definitely will require a little bit of elbow grease on your part, but your home will look much more with the times with this inexpensive upgrade.
