AuthorCarolina Bernal

Popcorn Removal

Ok! So this is one of my first and proudest projects, removing the popcorn ceiling from my daughter’s room. Now, initially I wasn’t going to tackle this project all on my own. I called a few contractors and basically they were charging “an arm and a leg”, and on one income that’s a no no. So I decided to take matters into my own hands and do the project myself. Below are a few easy steps I took to accomplish it. Enjoy!

After, I sprayed the ceiling and let it sit for a few minutes. It came off just like butter.
Step 2: After, I sprayed the ceiling with water and let it sit for a few minutes. It came off just like butter.
Looking pretty good huh?
Step 3: Clean up all the edges and the floor. Looking pretty good huh!
Here's what the room looked like after. One of my husbands buddy came and installed recess lighting. Another, factor I didn't see while purchasing a house NO LIGHTING in any of the room!! UGH!
Here’s what the room looked like after. One of my husband’s buddies came and installed the recess lighting. Yup! That’s one DIY I’m not messing with.  Another factor I didn’t see while purchasing the house. NO LIGHTING in any of the rooms!! UGH!
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Here, it is fully completed! Nice, right?

I patched up some minor scuffs I had made while removing the popcorn.  Then I added some texture. I used about 2 cans of Homax Wall Texture in “orange peel”. And then I painted the ceiling with Behr Paint & Primer In One, in the color Ultra Pure White. About the crown molding that’s another project I’m not ready to tackle just yet. A family friend installed it for us at a discounted price. Score! I hope you all enjoy this post because I sure did! I was able to cut cost and the room looks great!