If your house was built before 1980 test a sample of your ceiling tested for asbestos first.
Easiest way to scrape popcorn ceiling off.
Using a gardener s portable hand sprayer also called a hudson sprayer to spray down portions of the wall.
You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting.
Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
Fill a spray bottle with warm water then spray one small section 10 square feet of ceiling at a.
Wet it with a pump sprayer for easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling and let it soak in for about 15 minutes before scraping.
Move onto the next 3 x 3 squares of ceiling.
Yes it s seriously that simple.
How to scrape a popcorn ceiling.
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Remove furniture from the space or move it to the center of the space and cover with plastic sheeting.
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