Luckily there is another way you can get rid of that popcorn ceiling without getting messy.
Diy coffered ceiling over popcorn.
This diy tutorial makes it a really simple and inexpensive project with a big impact.
Most options easily install directly over your existing popcorn ceiling using the easy up track and clip installation system.
It s a really do able diy and turned the ceiling from an eyesore to a statement piece.
With unpainted texture the most common approach is to mist it with a spray bottle and scrape off the softened texture.
We also needed trim for the edges and chose 1 x3 pine boards to cover the rough edges.
Removing popcorn ceiling that way makes a big sloppy mess and almost always leaves you with repairs to do afterward.
Dec 12 2018 want to install a coffered ceiling in your home.
Cover your popcorn with a diy coffered style ceiling if you ve been following me on facebook you probably already know that my husband and i have been working in our kitchen on and off since we bought our home over two years ago.
This included a grid shape made from beadboard and molding.
The day after christmas we finally started demoing the old tile.
How to install a coffered ceiling over popcorn ceilings.
Here are 3 different ways to cover a popcorn ceiling.
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Fortunately in most cases it s not necessary because you can easily cover up that unsightly texture with ceiling panels or planks.
My favorite way that we have covered popcorn ceilings is by hanging a coffered ceiling.
Swapping out that old popcorn ceiling for something more modern however can be a dirty and drawn out process.
I waited sooo long for that day.
Removing a popcorn ceiling is a messy time consuming job.
How to cover popcorn ceiling with beadboard to do this we needed to get enough beadboard to cover that area which was three 4 x8 sections of beadboard.
After witnessing what a mess it was to scrape off the popcorn in our living room you can read my tutorial for removing popcorn ceilings here i decided to try something different i wanted to brighten the space and add some nice up scale detailing to the space beadboard ceiling seemed the best route to go.