Removing popcorning on ceiling

[FastCarsSpeed]

also found this for ya.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_wkh/episode/0,2046,DIY_14346_38549,00.html

 

[Lugnut]

My shop vac came with an attachment that looks like a big hollow squeegee. I took the rubber strip off of it and ran the bare plastic across the ceiling to knock the popcorn off and it gets sucked right into the vacuum. A little dust and some particles don't get caught by the vaccuum but it worked great.

Definitely wear a mask. I had big plaster boogers for a couple days after.

 

[Cowgirl]

also found this for ya.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_wkh/episode/0,2046,DIY_14346_38549,00.html

Cool, thanks!!!

 

[kwillia]

I had big plaster boogers for a couple days after.

Did you use them to spackle nail holes?

 

[mainman]

Use a deck sprayer, spray small sections of the ceiling and wait a few minutes you should be able to scrape it down pretty easy...

I have actually done this before....so I know it works....

 

[Lugnut]

Did you use them to spackle nail holes?

Nomoney suggested it as a way to save money. What's the big deal? :shrug:

 

[gumby]

Use a deck sprayer, spray small sections of the ceiling and wait a few minutes you should be able to scrape it down pretty easy...

I have actually done this before....so I know it works....

or rent a clothes steamer. Take everything out of the room and put down plastic. You may need a drywall man to come in if you take off too much. Try not to gouge at the seams. You still need mud there.

 

[Cowgirl]

Thanks everyone. I don't think it'll be too bad once I get started. I'm not sure when I'm going to be able to do it, but I'll let y'all know how it goes.

 

[crabcake]

I am so thankful that I have smooth ceilings. :

 

[LuckyDog4]

I am so thankful that I have smooth ceilings. :

Yes you are. My ceilings are a pain in the butt. They have a design on them. I dont plan on changing it for a while. I can't imagne it would be easy to do. You better get to work.