Removing popcorn ceilings

[Catherine S.]

I would like to update the look of my popcorn ceilings in my 17 yr. old home. I've thought about taking a putting knife to them and scraping it off and then retexturing them, but it's all guesswork on my part and I don't want to be left with a bigger project to fix if I'm wrong.

Has anyone ever attempted to do this and were you successful? I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks.

[Mark Bower]

Yep, your on the right track. Before scraping, spray with a mist of water. This will help control the dust. Then scrape off with a putty knife. Maybe first try it inside a closet to be sure the popcorn comes off OK.

Mark
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