Removing Painted Popcorn Ceiling Texture. And it is true, removing textured ceiling can be a messy job. Plus, oftentimes popcorn ceiling removal requires a fresh coat of paint on.
However, if you have a ceiling with little to no coats of paint, you may be able to sand your ceiling. I haven't been out to his house yet but i am the type that aways expect the worst so i want to know is there a good simple way to remove popcorn texture that has been painted? When you scrape off the ceiling texture, you will not have to worry about the debris falling to the floor and you do not need to worry about replacing bags every minute or so.
After Removing The Popcorn, The Ceiling Should Be Sanded And Bad Seams And The Dings Need To Be Topped Off After Topping Off And Sanding, It Is Wise To Prime The Ceiling Before Trying To Roll On Texture.
If the water doesn’t soak in and soften the texture, the ceiling has probably been painted or paint was added to the texture mix. Secondly, if it can be done, how will it look once it’s finished? Discussion starter · #1 · oct 8, 2006.
Removing Painted Popcorn Texture From Ceiling.
Because of this, sanding will not be as effective on most popcorn ceilings. So, be sure to check your ceiling. The only key concerns involve containing the mess and collecting the dust.
In That Case, Wetting The Ceiling May Not Help, And You’ll Have To Decide Whether You Want To Tackle A Really Tough Scraping Job Or Choose Another Way To Hide Your Popcorn Ceiling.
If you want to get rid of your popcorn ceiling, there are several methods you can use. Popcorn ceiling texture is usually painted. I want to know what i am up against so i can be sure to give a competitive price.
In My Case, I Go For Flat, Untextured Ceilings.
Other than that it came off quickly with no problem. While doing this job, make sure to wear an appropriate respirator or dust mask, and goggles to help protect your health. Sanding is not the most effective way of removing a popcorn ceiling and many times, the sanding process will not work because most popcorn ceilings are often painted.
Additionally, Removing Painted Popcorn Ceiling Requires More Time And Effort To Scrape Away At The Surface, Leading To Higher Costs.
Can you texture over a popcorn ceiling without removing the popcorn texture? Although removing those lumps and bumps from your ceiling is not a difficult project it does require some time and muscle. Take note, however, that popeeze is not recommended when taking off popcorn ceilings that have been painted over.