Removing Popcorn Ceiling Texture

Before this video was shot, I sprayed the popcorn texture down with warm water from a sprayer like you would use for spraying weed killer, let it sit for a few minutes, sometimes sprayed it again, and then scraped it off with a putty knife like this video shows. I used a cheap blue tarp on the floor to catch the falling material.

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[americanallstar78]

I'm getting ready to remove my popcorn ceiling but question I notice as scrape the ceiling their is dark spot what are those and how did fix it?

[crunchie83]

The big dark spot that you see in most of the video is just paper part of the wallboard material. It may appear darker than normal here because it's damp from being sprayed down with water. The light spots are where mud was applied, tape joints and nail holes.

[phataznmunkey]

What did you use to make it soft enough to scrap the artex off?

[DharokDude]

satisfying to watch

[TheWeirdPlant]

This is amusing to watch. And also something I hope to do with my bedroom.

[tamugrad07]

If it's painted, mix in some vinegar with the water. It was illegal to use asbestos after 1978. If you don't know for sure, have it tested or use the proper respirator and clothing.

[moneybelt22]

@Patmemphis I GOT POPCORN CEILINGS IN MY HOUSE NO ASBESTOS NO PROBLEM

[Patmemphis]

this is so cool.. wow made my day

[JT30CA]

asbestos containing popcorn ceilings were probably used  quite a few years after 1978.

[ExtraEme]

@americanallstar78 watch out for asbestos. It was used in popcorn texture

[lamiche32]

@PndaStyle if your building was built after 1978, it likely does not have asbestos.