Scraping Painted Popcorn Ceiling
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Scraping painted popcorn ceiling. Removing popcorn ceiling is one thing but removing popcorn ceiling that s been painted is entirely another. How to remove a popcorn ceiling that has been painted. However popcorn finishes and paint applied before 1979 often contained asbestos and lead respectively which could be toxic if sent airborne.
Don t despair your painted popcorn ceilings can be scraped and brought up to date also. Begin by following steps one through four listed above. You ll need to spend additional time breaking down the paint before removing the material.
Mix one part vinegar to ten parts water and spray it on the ceiling. You ll still be able to remove it but it will be slightly more challenging as paint adheres to the ceiling and acts as a sealant. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
When scraping a popcorn ceiling there is a very common belief that you can just scrape it and paint it. Scraping your ceiling is a messy and slow process but it s the most cost effective and can be completed by one person.