Taking off ceiling texture is a DIY project.
A ceiling that has texture is often known as a popcorn ceiling. This type of ceiling is not always desirable for all homeowners. It does have a distinctive look to it that won't match all types of d cor. A textured ceiling can also be more challenging to clean when it gets dirty or stained. If you want to start over with a fresh and smooth slate for your ceiling, you will need to knockdown that ceiling texture.
Instructions
1. Place a large plastic tarp all the way across the floor of the room and up the wall a few feet. Secure it with painter's tape.
2. Cover the walls with more plastic, starting at the edge of the ceiling and going down to the floor. Overlap seams for a more secure seal and again, use painter's tape to hold it in place.
3. Saturate the textured ceiling using a garden sprayer. It will be easier to knockdown if it has been softened first.
4. Climb a step ladder to access the ceiling more easily. Bring a dulled joint knife and small spray bottle filled with water with you.
5. Knock down the texture on the ceiling by scraping with the joint knife. Be very careful not to damage the ceiling underneath the texture. Spray with more water using the as needed.
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