How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling Easily?  

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Drywall Services

Here are some tips and tricks to help you lessen the stress of removing a popcorn ceiling.?Keep on reading and learn these for yourself.  

Scrape Test? 

A scrape test is a way to know if your popcorn ceiling will be a tough job to conquer or not. The first part of the test is scraping the ceiling without wetting it. If it can be removed easily, then you will probably have less effort to get through the day. However, sometimes scraping a popcorn ceiling dry can be very difficult, and for some reason that has made it hard to scrape off, it must be painted. If your popcorn ceiling has been painted on or has paint mixed in before being applied to your ceiling, then it will probably be a stressful process. You can also try wetting the popcorn ceiling and giving it some time to absorb it. After a few moments, try and scrape it off. If it comes off easily, then you can continue with the process. However, if it is still difficult to remove after wetting, you might need to call for help. 

Prepare for a mess. 

Removing a popcorn ceiling can become messy, so ensuring that your things and your furniture are covered is a wise way to start the job. Use plastic for covering your things because if you wet your popcorn ceiling, cloth coverings can still get messy. Moreover, through a plastic covering, you can easily throw out the popcorn ceiling debris you have removed. 

Remove any ceiling fixtures. 

If you think that removing your popcorn ceiling with your light fixtures still on your ceiling is an easy task, then you thought wrong. When you remove your popcorn ceiling, you will need to do a lot of scraping, so fixtures in your ceiling can get in the way of your movement. Moreover, it is always safer to remove the fixtures for electrical safety. 

Wet the ceiling with a spray. 

To ensure that you won’t get messy while wetting your popcorn ceiling, use a spray pump to wet your ceiling with convenience. Since using a spray might not directly let your ceiling soak in the water it has been exposed to, leave your ceiling to soak in the sprayed water for 15 minutes or so. For sure, you will have an easier scrape afterward. 

Work in sections? 

Do not assume that you are the flash. Work with your popcorn ceiling in sections. Spraying smaller areas at a time and letting it soak for a few minutes helps you be on track with the scraping. Sometimes when we get overwhelmed with a task, we try to do it all at once. However, in removing a popcorn ceiling, working in larger sections might come as a disadvantage. Since you want your ceiling soaked, working in larger areas will leave you with dry areas even before you get to it, thus ensuring that you are taking your time and working section by section.?? 

But, if you don’t have the time to perform these steps, you may contact a professional contractor to do popcorn ceiling or Orange County drywall repair for you.  

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