How To Apply, Maintain And Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Once you have the proper equipment it isn't all that difficult. You need to gather up painter's cloths and cover the walls and floor, and cover yourself with a painting suit, head covering, and safety goggles. Make sure that the ceiling is even, and coat it with primer. Then you need to mix the ceiling texture up in a large bucket until it is similar to an oatmeal texture, which is relatively easy to do with a mixing drill bit and an electric drill. Once it is ready keep it covered with a damp cloth. Load some into the hopper of the sprayer, and spray the ceiling in light coats, starting at the wall and ending down the next wall so you get even coats all over the ceiling. You will want to do several light coats to make it easier to get an evenly finished product. How to Paint Textured Ceilings The easiest way to paint textured ceiling, if you don't want to remove popcorn ceiling material, is to use a an airless paint sprayer. You will want to cover all walls and floors, as well as yourself, with protective material since it is a messy job. Then you can spray a thin layer in one direction. When that dries, spray another thin layer in the other direction in order to get a nice even result. The important thing to remember is to be delicate when painting popcorn ceiling. Textured Ceiling Repair For those who don't want to remove popcorn ceilings that are damaged, they can be repaired. Basically, popcorn ceiling repair involves removing the damaged section of the textured ceiling, and reapplying the textured coating. Acoustic Ceiling Removal Those who need to remove popcorn ceilings or textured ceilings can do this themselves and save money, as long as they are willing to deal with the mess. Cover everything, including the walls, floors, and any furniture, with drop cloths. Wear protective clothing and eye wear, and start by spraying the ceiling a small section at a time with warm water. Let it sit for a few minutes to soak in, then use a small scraper to scrape off the textured material without harming the drywall underneath it. If it doesn't come right off, apply a little more water. Try to catch the material in a bucket as you go to make clean up easier. As you finish one section, move onto the next. Once the ceiling is done you can sand it to remove any leftover bits, then prime and paint it. |
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