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How do you remove a popcorn-like ceiling if you want to replace it with a normal flat ceiling?
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∙ 15y ago
Mist the popcorn with water. Do not flood it, spray it. Give it a few minutes to soften and scrape it off with trowel or floor scraper. It should come off easy. Wear a respirator, it isn�t good to inhale this stuff. You may have to consult your local city to find out where to dispose of it. It may be considered hazardous waste.
Popcorn ceilings may have high levels of asbestos if built in the 1970's or even early 80's Unless the home is newer, be sure to send a sample to a lab for testing The lab will give you instructions on how to collect samples. Shouldn't be very expensive (under $100) depending on lab. Getting rid of theses ceilings looks much better. You will have problems if the ceiling has been painted - won't wet
Additional thought. We solved the problem by lightly dry scraping the popcorn and then applied multiple coats of fast setting drywall compound and sanded between each coat after the secound one. The kitchen was done over two years ago and still looks great. We used the 45 and 90 minute types.
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