popcorn removal q (by J [FL]) Apr 26, 2019 1:03 AM
popcorn removal q (by gevans [SC]) Apr 26, 2019 3:41 AM
popcorn removal q (by WMH [NC]) Apr 26, 2019 3:54 AM
popcorn removal q (by Robert J [CA]) Apr 26, 2019 8:26 AM
popcorn removal q (by J [FL]) Apr 26, 2019 8:44 AM
popcorn removal q (by Opinionated [NC]) Apr 26, 2019 10:55 AM
popcorn removal q (by J [FL]) Apr 26, 2019 11:46 AM
popcorn removal q (by Vee [OH]) Apr 26, 2019 1:25 PM
popcorn removal q (by don [PA]) Apr 27, 2019 1:02 PM
popcorn removal q (by fred [CA]) Apr 27, 2019 1:55 PM
popcorn removal q (by fred [CA]) Apr 27, 2019 1:59 PM
popcorn removal q (by J [FL]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 1:03 AM Message:
Leaving the possible asbestos issue aside....if you decide to remove a popcorn ceiling, you don't know the condition of what's underneath there...so aren't you potentially opening an expensive can of worms by choosing to remove instead of just repaint, in a rental?
--72.188.xxx.xxx |
popcorn removal q (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 3:41 AM Message:
Anytime you remove popcorn, you are opening a can of worms. Even if no asbestos is involved.
Popcorn is used because it is fast and cheap. The sheet rock underneath has a one coat mud finish instead of the three coats plus sanding required for a painted finish.
If you remove popcorn and paint, you will need to:
Remove the popcorn
Sand
Skim coat
Sand
Seal with primer
Paint
Paint a second coat.
Asbestos: sheesh, you are scraping it wet, just put it in a bag and send to the dump. --173.233.xxx.xx |
popcorn removal q (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 3:54 AM Message:
Once it is painted it is very difficult to remove. So if it's already painted, I'd leave it alone. --50.82.xxx.xx |
popcorn removal q (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 8:26 AM Message:
I wanted to sell a home with popcorn ceiling in every room. I conducted a test showing the home before and after the removal. Everyone like the home with smooth ceilings.
But what I fist did is test the ceiling for asbestos. One test sample per every room. Larger rooms over 150-200sq' several samples.
In my last three homes here is the results and methods used.
House #1, no asbestos. Wet scrap while using a HEPA vacuum anyways. Light sanding, patching, prime and painting.
House #2, 2%-3% asbestos. The popcorn ceiling wasn't easy to remove. Used lightweight plaster and smoothed over the popcorn texture to make it smooth.
House #2, 3%+ asbestos. Used approved methods. Bagged each room. Used an eviornmental suit with exterior air supply. Hepa vacuum with wet scrap. Wash, sand, patch, prime and paint.
I was able to sell one house with an older kitchen because the smooth ceiling made it shine. --47.156.xx.xx |
popcorn removal q (by J [FL]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 8:44 AM Message:
"Asbestos: sheesh, you are scraping it wet, just put it in a bag and send to the dump."
I don't know that it has asbestos...the house was built in 1980. I only brought it up because the issue with the popcorn ceiling has been brought up numerous times on this forum. --72.188.xxx.xxx |
popcorn removal q (by Opinionated [NC]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 10:55 AM Message:
Sometimes "popcorn" is used to conceal shoddy work. I had nail pops and discovered that the installers used only half the prescribed number of nails-- who could tell with the "popcorn"?
The blown-in ceiling insulation only made it worse.
Yes, I know that most use screws now-- this house was built 1967. --66.44.xxx.xxx |
popcorn removal q (by J [FL]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 11:46 AM Message:
^ Yeah, that is a concern.
This place has several discolored areas where there was a roof leak (prior to when I bought the house) and also a long crack in one area of the popcorn. It looks bad. But it sounds like repainting is probably the best way to go with this.
--72.188.xxx.xxx |
popcorn removal q (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Apr 26, 2019 1:25 PM Message:
Wet dust can't fly, so planned dampness is the bestway to contain lead and asbestos dust, double bag is what they taught the first lead classes I attended, now triple bag is the standard. --76.188.xxx.xx |
popcorn removal q (by don [PA]) Posted on: Apr 27, 2019 1:02 PM Message:
In old south philly rowhomes, popcorn was sprayed onto the plaster when it started to crack. --73.141.xxx.xx |
popcorn removal q (by fred [CA]) Posted on: Apr 27, 2019 1:55 PM Message:
Painting pop corn ceiling is never a good idea. Better remove it and finish the drywall.
Since removing such ceiling is very messy, wait till the house is vacant to do it. --99.59.x.xxx |
popcorn removal q (by fred [CA]) Posted on: Apr 27, 2019 1:59 PM Message:
Another option: If after removing the pop corn you discover highly damaged drywall wall, you can attach new 3/8" drywall to cover what you have and start from scratch.
This time, use longer screws into the joists. --99.59.x.xxx |
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