[superiorceilings]

This one always seems to haunt me. I cannot find an easy way to remove painted textures, specifically Popcorn ceiling textures.

Do you guys know of any solvents or strippers that will get this stuff off without having to toss new sheets over it?

 

[timhag]

What you need to do is scrape the sh*it off........elbow greese is the key my new brother.

 

[slickshift]

Quick and easy popcorn removal

I have found no quick and easy way
It's messy and time consuming
Basically it comes down to different ways to scrape it off
Usually ends up being a wet method
Though how bad it is can depend on how much paint it has soaked up over the years

Then, of course, there will nearly always be a skim, re-taping, or massive amounts of joint compound it some way or another
(Rarely were Level 5s popcorned...lol...and it they were, your removal will nix that)

What it amounts to is basically why over-rocking should be considered
I'm not saying removal isn't s good option depending
I'm just saying over-rocking may be a more viable option than one thinks

 

[vermontpainter]

Wow...slick! Right on! Thats what I call proactive action!

 

[boman47k]

On one job I helped start removing painted popcorn, I guarantee capping over was really the only sensible option imo.

Then again, it was so hard, skimming might have been one option.

 

[britten]

use a spray bottle with water and a 12 inch mud knife, it works wonders, not too much water though

 

[sage]

Who is the guy that came up with the popcorn ceiling?
Who ever he is I have cussed him more then once!
Cussed him today as I did a faux finish up to popcorn.
Sage