Smoothing Out Popcorn Ceiling

Any popcorn ceiling installed before 1980 might contain asbestos a known cause of lung cancer.

Smoothing out popcorn ceiling.

You are in luck because today i am sharing a step by step tutorial for smoothing out those textured ceilings. Nothing dates a room quite like a popcorn ceiling. In fact this bumpy appearance is ideal for hiding the imperfections of our ceilings because it can cover cracks leak damage defects and even poor drywall 2 workmanship. You also have to be extra cautious if the ceilings were popcorned before 1979 because of the risk of asbestos.

The drywall completely covers up the popcorn texture giving you a fresh start with a smooth finish for your ceiling. The problems are it s messy and you still have to deal with smoothing out any imperfections before you can paint. Before trying to figure out how to remove any popcorn ceiling texture contact your local health department and ask about getting a sample tested. Lifting drywall over your head can be challenging but you can rent a drywall lift to make the job easier.

One solution to your popcorn ceiling situation is to cover it with drywall. If your home was built between the 1950 s thru the mid 1980 s you will want to test your ceilings for asbestos before disturbing any of the popcorn material on your ceilings. You ll need to secure the drywall to the framing. Scraping the popcorn off the ceiling is a reasonably easy diy project.

Even if popcorn ceiling 1 is a good alternative to replace drywall 2 which is. Textured surfaces can add interest and drama to a wall or ceiling and can hide slight imperfections. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. When scraping popcorn ceilings you ll want to use a 4 inch utility knife or a drywall knife to chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.