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How To Update by Removing the Popcorn

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
posted by Craig

Change is good and changing a rooms overall look is even better. Popcorn ceilings [acoustic] are old and out dated, in large part it was an inexpensive way to avoid the finish mud process  of drywall work. By removing the popcorn acoustic ceiling mask in your real estate purchase, this will bring so much needed lift and clean appearance to the home, that you wished you would have made it the very first home improvement venture. Take a few pictures of before and after so all can see what it used to look like.after with crown moulding addeddry popcorn ceiling removeal approach

Step #1: remove contents of room   Step#2: plastic tarp off entire room  Step#3: Get a 6″ putty knife /  vacuum  /  plastic trash bags / goggles and mask / fine spay bottle [optional]  /  step ladder   Step#4: at the correct angle gently dig into the popcorn surface, as to not gouge at the drywall’s, try this in several different directions as well as strength of pressure, until complete   Step #5: with a damp sponge wipe clean until noticeably you see the effects of a finish product Step #6: repair any maladies with drywall mud until suffice then sand Step #7: prime entire ceiling 2 coats, now paint with your favorite color!!

Don’t forget the after photos before you crack that cold one and sit back to enjoy the fruits of your labor, GOOD JOB!