To make scraping off the popcorn texture easier experts suggest lightly misting the ceiling with a garden pump sprayer work in small 4 inch by 4 inch sections.
How to remove popcorn ceiling easy.
Removing a popcorn ceiling is a fairly easy and affordable diy project that just requires some time and muscle.
Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the 60s and 70s.
But despite all these cons their popularity exploded beginning in the late 1950s because they made easy work of finishing ceilings and hiding imperfections.
Very few things date a space like a popcorn ceiling and not in a charming way.
First always test for asbestos before attempting diy popcorn ceiling removal use of asbestos in textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints was banned in 1977 you can use an epa approved test kit sold in home improvement stores or have a professional come test the ceiling for you.
Should your ceiling need more tlc than just scraping and painting.
Now they have fallen out of favor somewhat consigned to the fate of mullets feathered hair and angel s flight jackets.