How To Knock Down Popcorn Ceiling

Lifting drywall over your head can be challenging but you can rent a drywall lift to make the job easier.

How to knock down popcorn ceiling. You ll need to secure the drywall to the framing. The carpenter gently used the knockdown knife pulled across the ceiling creating a knockdown look. How to scrape popcorn ceilings fill a spray bottle with water.

This is by far the most common method of popcorn ceiling removal. Your goal is to simply flatten the peaks in the wall texture not smooth it. If the test comes back positive cover the popcorn with new drywall or tongue and groove planks or hire an asbestos abatement contractor to help in removing popcorn ceiling.

You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting. Knockdown because this step knocks down the spray texture to be flatter he placed the wide blade of the knife on the far end of the ceiling by the wall and gently pulled it across the ceiling as he walked backward. The drywall completely covers up the popcorn texture giving you a fresh start with a smooth finish for your ceiling.

Attach the knockdown knife to an extension pole and then glide the edge in a single straight line down the surface. Scrape off the popcorn texture using sheetrock mudding knives. 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.

Although there is a way to fix the ceiling without removing the texture the easiest and least expensive option is to scrape off the popcorn and retexture. 3 13 before you tackle this messy home improvement project watch this video to learn some sanity saving tips. Spray the water onto the ceiling and let soak for a few minutes.