is there anything that works like stripper to aid in removing texture from drywall ceilings.?
May 20, 2007 by shaggy | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The short answer is , no. Use a 4 inch taping knife (the kind that looks like a big wide putty knife) and scrape off what you can. The point here is not to completely remove the stuff but, just to knock of the peaks or 'popcorn'. Next, top coat the ceiling with drywall compound to fill in, and smooth over the now rough texture. Sand smooth. If is still seems a little rough, add another thin coat of compound and sand again. It's a pain, but without putting up another layer of drywall or replacing what's there, it's the only way.
Keep smilin', you can do it!
Number6 | May 20, 2007
To work like a stripper, all it takes is a little rhythm.
James | May 20, 2007
I'm not sure what you mean by "drywall" ceiling texture. Do you mean popcorn?
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tonalc1 | May 20, 2007
If it is not too heavily coated it is pretty easy but time consuming to just spray with hot water and use a scraper or drywall knife. Do small areas at a time soaking with hot water softens and dissolves the compound and makes it easy to remove the majority of it. Some sanding will be needed for a real smooth ceiling along with some repair. I did this to mine and it looks so much better.
icruiseon2 | May 20, 2007
Can I cover our “dated” Texture ceilings?
Jul 16, 2007 by Thomas Z | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
Our home was built in 1978 and most of the ceilings throughout the house have a textured ceiling. Not necessarily “popcorn ceiling”, but it looks like they plastered it and then make sponge imprints to give it a texture….oh, and then they added sparkles…some a nice touch…NOT! Anyway, I know that it would be a huge pain and mess to actually scrape every ceiling and repaint. I was thinking about getting some drywall and installing it right over top of the texture ceiling. Are there any problems with me doing this? Thanks!
it would be much easier to just skim coat the ceiling and cover the rough texture with a smooth surface you would have to do this after putting up new sheetrock to hide the joints and nails anyway
Richard E | Jul 16, 2007
Do you have to spackle ceilings if you are doing to add texture?
Jul 07, 2008 by sayds19 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
My husband and I are finishing our addition and are completing the drywall ourselves. We plan on using texture on the ceilings, so do we have to spackle? If we have to spackle is it necessary to sand before we put the texture on? We are planning on using texture because the existing rooms already have it. It isn't the popcorn texture, it appears to be a thick material stamped on the ceiling.
Thanks!
u need to finish it as if u were painting...but dont use spackle use sheetrock mud, USG is a good brand.....mud, tape, mud, sand, mud, sand.....
lic. gen. contractor
bigg_dogg44 | Jul 07, 2008
The tape around the drywall ceilings in our house is coming down. How do I fix it?
Nov 03, 2007 by goddessusie | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The ceiling is textured, so I can't just put spackle on top because it wouldn't look right. I'm afraid if I try to glue it or put cauk under the edges, it will cause the drywall on the ceiling to flake off. The only thing I can think of is to put crown molding up against the ceiling to cover and hold it up. Any other ideas? Thanks for your help!!
BTW, the texture in the ceiling is the texture that looks like arcs using a comb-type applicator.
It wouldn't flake, you could try using the glue used for wallpaper and/or just nail it in!
Remember to wear safety glasses before hand :)
fallwithstars | Nov 03, 2007
What is the purpose of texturing drywall?
Mar 10, 2007 by femtch | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
Just wondering about the history of texturing ceilings, walls, etc. It's not especially attractive and I wondered if it serves any purpose.
Well, before you paint drywall you have to prime it ( to seal the drywall, so when you paint it doesn't absorb unevenly, making your walls basically look like crap.) Most drywall primer is available with or without texture and because drywall is a very smooth surface, it helps to hide imperfections on the walls, or you can texture just to give your walls a different look.
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