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ASBESTOS WARNING: <\/strong>Spray-on acoustic ceiling finishes (including textured popcorn ceilings) that were manufactured before 1980 might possibly contain asbestos, which is a known carcinogen. If your ceilings fall within this time frame, have it tested for asbestos before getting started on your project. Covering your face, scrap a small piece from your ceiling and seal it in a container or plastic bag. Then drop off the sample at the local EPA office to have it tested for asbestos. If your ceiling is contaminated, you will need to contact a licensed asbestos abatement company for the job.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhat You Need:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u25ba Ladder
\u25ba Painting Tape
\u25ba Drop Cloths (Canvas or Plastic)
\u25ba Lightweight Plastic Sheeting
\u25ba Spray Bottle & Hot Water
\u25ba Liquid Fabric Softener
\u25ba Chemical Paint Remover (Optional)
\u25ba 10\u201d Drywall Knife (Or A 12\u201d Popcorn-Ceiling Scraper)
\u25ba Joint Compound
\u25ba Sanding Sheet or Block
\u25ba Ceiling Paint and Primer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step \u2776 \u2013 Room Prep<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Get your work area set up. Clear out anything of value or\nthat will be in your way, such as furniture and d\u00e9cor. Then continue by laying\ndown your floor tarps and canvases to protect your flooring. Finish by taping\nyour lightweight plastic sheeting to the surrounding walls to protect them from\ndirt and damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step \u2777 \u2013 Water or Chemicals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Your next step is to determine if your ceilings are painted\nor not. If they are painted, water will not absorb well into them, making the\nscraping process much harder and monumentally messier. In this case, you would\ndo better to use a chemical paint remover rather than water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your ceilings are NOT painted over, combine 4 cups of HOT\nwater with 1 tablespoon liquid fabric softener inside a plastic spray bottle. The\nfabric softener will help reduce the rate of evaporation, keeping your ceilings\nsoaked while you work. Then, use your ladder to access the ceiling space and generously\nspray the surface with your solution. Allow the water to soak in for 10 minutes,\nand then spray the surface again. Wait another 10 minutes, and then move onto\nthe next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step \u2778 \u2013 SCRAPE!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
It is time to start scraping off all of the saturated\ndrywall material. Keep in mind, this will be messy, so just set your stress\naside until it is time to clean up. Be sure to hold your drywall knife at a\nvery light angle so that you do not puncture the ceiling. If you have a popcorn\nceiling scraper, you can use it instead of a drywall knife. Try attaching it to\na broom handle and tie a plastic bag around the tip so that it catches material\nin the bag while you scrape!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step \u2779 \u2013 Prime and Paint<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Before you actually begin priming and painting your\nfreshly-scraped ceiling, sweep up all of the debris, but leave the tarps and\nsheeting in place. Now you can fill in any holes or dents with joint compound,\nand sand the surface flat when it dries. When your ceilings are back to basic,\nyou can prime them and paint them any way you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Job Too Tough?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIF the whole project seems too tough to tackle on your own, just call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> for Indianapolis drywall service<\/a> you can afford! We are experienced drywall contractors who offer a wide range of residential and commercial drywall service, including repair, replacement, installation, new home construction, metal stud framing, custom drywall texture, grid ceilings, and much more. Call 317-269-7319 to request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Textured popcorn ceiling patterns used to be all the rage back when oak cabinets were still considered modern and microwave ovens were sitting on their own stands in the kitchen. But just like cabinets and microwaves, design concepts and trends … Continue reading
\u25ba Painting Tape
\u25ba Drop Cloths (Canvas or Plastic)
\u25ba Lightweight Plastic Sheeting
\u25ba Spray Bottle & Hot Water
\u25ba Liquid Fabric Softener
\u25ba Chemical Paint Remover (Optional)
\u25ba 10\u201d Drywall Knife (Or A 12\u201d Popcorn-Ceiling Scraper)
\u25ba Joint Compound
\u25ba Sanding Sheet or Block
\u25ba Ceiling Paint and Primer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IF the whole project seems too tough to tackle on your own, just call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> for Indianapolis drywall service<\/a> you can afford! We are experienced drywall contractors who offer a wide range of residential and commercial drywall service, including repair, replacement, installation, new home construction, metal stud framing, custom drywall texture, grid ceilings, and much more. Call 317-269-7319 to request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Textured popcorn ceiling patterns used to be all the rage back when oak cabinets were still considered modern and microwave ovens were sitting on their own stands in the kitchen. But just like cabinets and microwaves, design concepts and trends … Continue reading