Update 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.

Update popcorn ceiling. What an easy and relatively inexpensive way to cover up the 80 s popcorn ceiling. About our styrofoam ceiling tiles polystyrene styrofoam ceiling tiles are one of the fastest and easiest ways to cover the popcorn ceilings and enhance any room s decor. See more ideas about popcorn ceiling home remodeling ceiling.

This is a time consuming way to get rid of the old ceiling texture and it has a lot of downsides. All you need to do is glue the ceiling tiles directly over the popcorn. It involves scraping away existing texture re texturing the ceiling and then painting the finished product.

How to scrape a popcorn ceiling. Begin by brushing off all dust with a. The tiles have beveled edges for an easy butt joint installation.

Most options easily install directly over your existing popcorn ceiling using the easy up track and clip installation system. Painting popcorn ceilings as long as the texture isn t sagging flaking or shedding a popcorn ceiling can simply be painted to update the look. Fortunately in most cases it s not necessary because you can easily cover up that unsightly texture with ceiling panels or planks.

No matter how you do it. With his help we break down the three methods to redoing popcorn ceilings below. A popcorn ceiling otherwise known as an acoustic ceiling is a ceiling that s been sprayed with a textured.

This is by far the most common method of popcorn ceiling removal. Just glue up we used cheap caulk for the adhesive these ultra lite tiles made of recycled styrofoam are easy to cut and can be painted it would have cost around 1200 to have the old ceiling scraped down and another 1200 to have it refinished and painted. You start the process by spraying the ceiling with water and then scraping off the texture by hand.