I’m a home expert – how you can remove ugly popcorn ceiling for just $25

OVER the years, home decor trends have come and gone.

Popcorn ceiling is one trend that blew up in the mid-1900s, according to , but now many consider it to be an eyesore.

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Decades ago, builders would spray a chunky mixture on ceilings as a cheaper alternative to paint, which is why the textured ceilings are found in so many older homes.

Not only is it an eyesore, but according to popcorn ceilings can also make a room look darker, are hard to clean, and disrupt a room's smooth lines.

Thankfully, with a moderate amount of work, there's a tool out there that will easily remove the ugly popcorn texture from your ceilings.

The tool will cost you anywhere from $25 to $50, but it's specifically designed to easily scrape and catch all of the texture.

But be warned: your textured ceiling could contain asbestos if your home was built between 1945 and 1980, so you should have it tested before starting the removal process.

HOW TO USE A POPCORN TEXTURE REMOVAL TOOL

To get started removing your popcorn ceiling, you'll want to gather all of the necessary items: plastic sheeting, your popcorn removal tool, a threaded-end extension pole, a one-gallon pump sprayer, kitchen-size trash bags, and duct tape.

Then, you'll want to protect your floors by laying down plastic sheeting and bringing the sheet up about one foot on the walls.

Next, attach the trash bags to your scrapper using its attached clips, then screw the extension pole to the scrapper handle.

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To make sure your popcorn ceiling can easily be scraped off, you first have to dampen the area.

Prepare your pump sprayer by filling it with warm water and pumping the handle until the sprayer is pressurized.

Then, simply spray a small area with water so the popcorn texture is soaked but not still dripping.

You should be able to press your thumb into the popcorn ceiling if it's sufficiently dampened.

Next, using a low angle to the ceiling, scrape off the texture with your tool.

Finish off by firmly severing the peeled texture at the walls.

TIPS FOR USING A POPCORN TEXTURE REMOVAL TOOL

There are a few more things to keep in mind when using a texture removal tool.

First, popcorn ceiling removal tools work best when the ceiling isn't painted or is painted with flat paint since the ceiling will be able to absorb the water.

Make sure to empty out the catch bag every now and then so it doesn't overfill.

You'll also want to scrape in the direction of the joint tape when possible to avoid ripping it off.

Lastly, if you plan on painting your freshly scraped ceilings, make sure they are completely dry first.

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