

Yes, I nearly toppled myself over because of that.

SKIM COAT OVER POPCORN CEILING FULL
Do not fill it so full that it is too heavy to carry across your shoulder while you are on the ladder. I’m still cleaning popcorn ceiling remnants out of my grout.Īnd yes, I realize that was more like three different steps, but its all just prep work.įill up your garden sprayer with water. Guess who skipped this part because she may have been a bit too impatient? If you like big messes or you really don’t care to clean it up, you can skip this part. If you want to avoid a big mess, at this point you need to run the plastic sheeting all along your walls and floors securing it with tape along the edges. Also be warned that when water hits a hot light bulb, the bulb will bust. Remove any light fixtures and cover up the wiring so that it isn’t exposed to water. What You May Need if You Screw Up Like I Did:īut you are going to pay close attention to the what not to do’s and not need those last two items above, mmkay?

Plastic Sheeting or Drop Cloths (If you want to keep a mushy mess from getting on your floor and ceilings).You can do testing for asbestos by using this kit. If your house was built prior or around 1978, your ceiling could contain asbestos. *Before you start anything you need to determine whether or not your ceiling contains asbestos. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by HomeRight, however all opinions and popcorn ceiling messes are 100% mine.
