If not soak it some more but be careful not to soak the ceiling too much.
Taking off popcorn ceiling.
Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the 60s and 70s.
Also known as acoustic ceilings popcorn ceilings were popular from the 1950s to the 1980s for their ability to cover up flaws in ceilings and absorb sound.
Scrape cover with a new layer of drywall or skim coat with plaster to create a new textured ceiling.
If it s time to redo a popcorn ceiling there are three popular ways to take on the challenge.
I just scraped the popcorn ceiling from a large room 28 x 14.
It should come off very easily.
Remove a popcorn ceiling popcorn ceilings can make a room appear dated and dark.
After a few more minutes get up on a stepladder and scrape the popcorn off with a ceiling texture scraper.
Applying the texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick and easy way to hide imperfections and didn t require any painting afterward.
If you don t have a ceiling texture scraper a large putty knife or drywall knife 4 or 6 is good.
You may scrap each section while it s dry but applying a bit of water often helps moisten and remove the material if the process becomes difficult.
Make sure to wear the proper safety protection when removing popcorn ceiling.
Fortunately you can remove all that textured coating to reveal the smoother surface below.
Consider enlisting the help of a professional to thoroughly smooth out and repair the ceiling before painting or applying a new texture.
The popcorn ceiling had been painted at least once so rather than trying to remove it right down to the drywall i just scraped the popcorn off and left the texture on the ceiling.
The national average for popcorn ceiling removal is 1 707 according to home advisor.
Paint scrapers help extend your reach when paired with a handle or painters pole.
Prepare to scrape off the textured material.
Keep in mind that scraping the popcorn texture off your ceiling may be simple enough but repairing the drywall beneath is a significant undertaking.
Removing a popcorn ceiling while keeping the mess to a minimum is a fairly simple diy project if you follow.
But the textured ceilings tend to capture dust and the look has lost its appeal.