There was
the time when popcorn ceiling was a thing of innovation and a basic part of interior
design. It gives the house a modern and sleek look and at that time it was
quite unique way to decorate the interior. But now a day's most the home owners
of old or traditional homes where it was used, want this to be removed and they
want to do it by themselves. Let's talk about the popcorn texture removal process.
Preparation
Whole
process is quite time consuming for a non professional. Before starting you will need to prepare the
place. Starting with the moving the furniture. Move out as much furniture as
much you can as the process. You may have some heavy furniture which is not
easy to move, so it would be better to cover it with some heavy duty cover. You
will also need to cover the walls with the layers of cover as well to avoid any
staining.
Make sure
your popcorn ceilings are asbestos free. If you are not sure then you
should send a sample of your texture to the laboratory and get to know if it is
safe to proceed. Or call the professional ceiling removers.
Process
Starting
with the applying the water to the ceiling with passes, this is better to let
the ceiling soak the water to soften the surface. Water will be helpful in
doing the task as the moist texture can easily be scraping off with the joint
knife. One thing should be kept in mind that too much water can damage the
paper surface of the ceiling and wallboard.
Paint and Prime
If the
ceiling was cut while texture removal then use a simple compound joint and
skim a thin coat with a knife onto the damage area. Then apply a coat of latex
paint when you are finished applying your primer. When the paint has dried, you
will need to apply another coat.
Cleaning Up
Once you are
done with the task remove the plastic from the walls. You may find some of the
texture on the floor but it's not really a big deal it can easily come off.