Smoothing Out Popcorn Ceiling

Even if popcorn ceiling 1 is a good alternative to replace drywall 2 which is.

Smoothing out popcorn ceiling. You are in luck because today i am sharing a step by step tutorial for smoothing out those textured ceilings. Nothing dates a room quite like a popcorn ceiling. Many builders use a spray on popcorn like material as a quick and inexpensive finish. Scraping the popcorn off the ceiling is a reasonably easy diy project.

You ll need to secure the drywall to the framing. Lifting drywall over your head can be challenging but you can rent a drywall lift to make the job easier. The drywall completely covers up the popcorn texture giving you a fresh start with a smooth finish for your ceiling. One solution to your popcorn ceiling situation is to cover it with drywall.

You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. Any popcorn ceiling installed before 1980 might contain asbestos a known cause of lung cancer. You also have to be extra cautious if the ceilings were popcorned before 1979 because of the risk of asbestos. If your home was built between the 1950 s thru the mid 1980 s you will want to test your ceilings for asbestos before disturbing any of the popcorn material on your ceilings.

The appearance of a popcorn ceiling 1 is irregular and may resemble the texture of popcorn or even cottage cheese. Textured surfaces can add interest and drama to a wall or ceiling and can hide slight imperfections. However some people prefer a smooth surface to paint or on which to apply wallpaper. When scraping popcorn ceilings you ll want to use a 4 inch utility knife or a drywall knife to chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.