For easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling and let it soak in for about 15 minutes before scraping.
Popcorn ceiling peeling off.
What is peeling in popcorn ceilings caused by.
Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
The whole first floor has it but the bathroom is the only one peeling.
A putty knife and patience are in order to clean a.
Remember that finishing the ceiling after popcorn removal will be of the utmost importance with this method.
Lay a plastic drop cloth on the floor under the peeling ceiling to make cleanup easier later.
It has popcorn ceiling on a heated ceiling.
Humidity and the formation of mildew common in bathrooms and kitchens may begin to form underneath the texture.
Cut a long.
I have a kind of unique situation in my downstairs bathroom.
Often in two story homes a water leak upstairs runs directly to the ceiling below it.
How to repair a popcorn ceiling that has peeled step 1.
I have experience removing popcorn ceilings it s surprisingly easy.
Popcorn ceilings are notorious for collecting dust and cobwebs and unlike a flat plaster or drywall ceiling you can t simply wipe it off.
Set a step ladder.
Wait about 1 min and the texture will come off the ceiling like eggs off a pan.
Thinned drywall compound which is commonly used to texture new.
A feather duster or a vacuum with a soft brush attachment.
Painting your ceiling should be done in a two step process.
Scrape over the peeling section to remove it.
Just use a standard garden sprayer to moisten the texture.
You may have to fill gouges tape the seams and sand the ceiling to create the ideal surface for a new coat of paint.
Position a putty knife blade at an angle to the ceiling.