Popular Ways of Repairing Your Popcorn Ceiling
Very few things date a space like a popcorn ceiling — and not in a charming way. They’re difficult to repair, hard to clean, and catch dust easily; but despite all these cons, their popularity exploded beginning in the late 1950s because they made easy work of finishing ceilings and hiding imperfections. If it’s time to repair a popcorn ceiling, there are three popular ways to take on the challenge. Here are some popcorn ceiling removal tips to take some of the pain out of scraping the popcorn texture off your ceiling.
Wet it With a Sprayer
For easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal, use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling. Let it soak for about 15 minutes before scraping. Give it only a light misting – too much water could damage the drywall or cause the joint tape to loosen. If the texture hasn’t softened after 15 minutes, spray it again and wait for another 10 to 15 minutes.
Cover Electrical Boxes
Shut off the power to any electrical boxes in the ceiling and cover them with painter’s tape. This will keep the wiring dry when spraying water on the textured ceiling. Overlap the sides of the junction box with tape, and then trim the perimeter with a utility knife, taking care not to nick the wires.
Cover Electrical Boxes
Shut off the power to any electrical boxes in the ceiling and cover them with painter’s tape. This will keep the wiring dry when spraying water on the textured ceiling. Overlap the sides of the junction box with tape, and then trim the perimeter with a utility knife, taking care not to nick the wires.
To learn about the popcorn ceiling removal services and products that Ian Decorations LLC can offer you, and if you live in or around the Alexandria, VA region, please feel free to call us at (571) 368-5754 anytime.
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