Removing Ceiling

Wait for the ceiling to dry completely.

Removing ceiling. Working in front of yourself tap the plasterwork with your hammer to break it up and if it doesn t. Removing asbestos popcorn ceiling requires many precautions. In some cases there may be asbestos present in the ceiling so it s always a good idea to consult with a pro before starting the project.

On most ceiling fans with lights the light kit is a separate section of the fan that can be removed separately. Be careful to avoid scratching the ceiling underneath. Remove the plaster using a claw hammer or similar and a stout trowel.

I once again used my sprayer and it went so much faster than rolling it on. Fill a garden sprayer with plain water. Friable asbestos materials release toxic dust at the slightest disturbance.

Removing a lath and plaster ceiling is a three stage process assuming that you are removing it from underneath. On many styles of ceiling fans the lightbulbs are simply accessible by climbing up a ladder and unscrewing them but some models require you to take off a cover that encloses the bulb. Spray a five foot section at a time wait for water to absorb then scrape with a large putty knife or trowel.

Kilz upshot and zinsser covers up are both stain blocking primers and both have nozzles that shoot upward perfect. Be gentle when removing the lightbulbs. Removing popcorn ceiling can be a labor intensive process that is best left to a licensed professional to ensure safe removal.

Popcorn ceiling is a friable material meaning it is very easy to damage. Then i took a big tile sponge and wiped the ceiling down again. I actually just filled the sprayer up again and turned the dial to a bit less powerful and resprayed the scraped ceiling.