Best Way To Clean Up Popcorn Ceiling

A key part of knowing how to clean a popcorn ceiling is understanding that they cannot stand up to much moisture.

Best way to clean up popcorn ceiling.

Designs by gia interior design original photo on houzz ceiling scraping the good news is a sprayed on stucco coating can be scraped off to reveal the original ceiling surface a process usually known simply as ceiling scraping or stucco removal. To clean a popcorn ceiling first wrap a paint roller in duct tape with the sticky side of the tape facing up. Spray solution onto the stain and lightly dab the area with a rag or sponge. For easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling and let it soak in for about 15 minutes before scraping.

Using the stepladder with the bottle at least 12 inches from the ceiling spray a small section of the ceiling at a time. It s best to use two coats of a good quality latex paint. If the ceiling can stand liquid mix warm water and dish soap to create a cleaning solution. You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting.

When scraping popcorn ceilings you ll want to use a 4 inch utility knife or a drywall knife to chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface. You can also spray a heavier texture. Mix water with bleach in a spray bottle and apply to the. Do not over wet the ceiling.

Let dry for several hours. Dip a soft cloth in the solution wring it out and use it to gently dab the stains on the ceiling. Place the mixture in a spray bottle. Use a sponge to blot away the cleaning solution and soil.

Water mildew and smoke stains. Next if your ceiling has stains remove the duct tape and dampen the roller with a little bit of water. Then gently move the roller over the ceiling and the dust on the ceiling will stick to the tape.