Learn how to get rid of popcorn ceiling with this complete step by step guide including prep and how to paint it for a whole new ceiling!

supplies needed

Putty Knife or a wider one.

Plastic sheets and Painters tape

Spray Sock

Safety glasses

Respirator

Shoe covers

Gloves

STEP 1 – PREPARE THE ROOM

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– Remove any light fixtures and cover up the vents. – Cover your walls and floor in plastic sheets using the painter’s tape.

STEP 2 – GET DRESSED FOR REMOVAL

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– The respirator – Spray sock  – Safety glasses  – Shoe covers

STEP 3 – REMOVE THE POPCORN CEILING

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Spray and soak the popcorn ceiling Patience is key here! You need it to be completely soaked. Takes about 10-15 minutes.

STEP 4 – SMOOTH OUT CEILING

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Once all the popcorn ceiling has been removed, the ceiling will have scrapes from the putty knife. These need to be fixed before painting. – Sand the scrapes using a drywall sanding sponge.

STEP 5 – APPLY PRIMER

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Add a coat of primer to the ceiling. This helps really see which scratches need to be filled

STEP 6 – APPLY JOINT COMPOUND

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Use a drywall compound and fill any leftover scratches.

STEP 7 – PRIME AND PAINT!

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Apply another coat of primer and paint in color of your choice!

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