After Removing Popcorn Ceiling

Fill in any dents dings or gouges that were created during the scraping process.

After removing popcorn ceiling. After it has been removed repairs may need to be made to the ceiling before homeowners can begin the process of painting. 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. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting.

You ve uncovered bare drywall and all of the drywall mud those white stripes but the ceiling isn t exactly smooth yet. After removing the popcorn from the ceiling and sanding or skimming any potential problem areas you will want to texture the ceiling before painting it. If you choose not to texturize your ceiling again you will need to know what to do after removing a popcorn ceiling.

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. This can be done with a paintbrush and some companies make combination texture and paint mixtures which even allow you to repaint later on with a different color if you choose. Homeowners often opt to remove the texture to create a smooth ceiling.

Finishing ceilings after popcorn removal. Place the joint compound into the mixing tray and mix it well with a putty knife. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.

As strange as that seems it s actually quite the upgrade. Replacing texture with another texture. Painting a new smooth wall or ceiling can go a long way to upgrading and giving a new feel to any room.

Apply joint compound into any holes or imperfections on the ceiling. Once the popcorn is entirely removed you will need to begin the process of smoothing out the drywall.