Ceiling Removal
Read removing lath and plaster from above if applicable.
Ceiling removal. Identify the screws that secure the light kit to the fan housing. Gather tools and materials step 2. Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup.
First i go around the perimeter and cut throug. Eliminating the source of the mold 1. Remove the popcorn ceiling step 4.
Detach wallboard from adjacent surfaces. Remove the plaster using a claw hammer or similar and a stout trowel. Remove from home and dispose of legally.
Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options. Wet it with a pump sprayer 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. Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
This is the method i have been using to remove a drywall ceiling before having to replace it with new drywall. Ceiling removal labor basic basic labor to remove ceiling with favorable site conditions. To estimate costs for your project.
Break wallboard into haul able pieces. Multi position ladders step 1. Most ceiling mold comes from water moving through a leaking roof.