Correcting blemishes in your “popcorn ceiling” due to a leak can be tedious; however here are some steps to aid in making the job a bit easier for you.
The technical term to fixing this issue or removing the nuisance of a popcorn ceiling is to replace it with acoustic ceilings. Here, we will replace it with a smooth wall texture. Instead of just sealing the area, you will upgrade your entire home ceiling.
Examine the affected area and carefully scrape off the pop corn ceilings. Since they are sprayed dry on the ceiling, you must exert effort to remove it. – however, you need to use extreme caution as to not push too hard and damage the ceiling. To be honest, it is more difficult to remove it than to place it. It is because popcorn ceilings are too sensitive and may cause you to scrape the entire area in a deformed way. However, if it is due to leakage, it is slightly loose already so you can scrape the area with popcorn-like appearances only. You have to use the same paint or texture to match the previous design unless of course you want a complete overhaul.
Let’s talk about giving your ceiling a completely renovated new look. (After all, the appearance of popcorn ceilings are quite outdated!) Simply follow these steps:
First, look for a latex paint of your choice. Pick something that will compliment the color of your room, or go with a standard white. In this activity you might need a ladder, a paint brush or a rolled brush.
Make sure that the area is clean so that the coating will stick on the ceiling without our any problem. Apply the latex paint slowly so as not to stain the floorings. You may also use old newspapers to cover your floors before proceeding. Sometimes, you have to double the coating to have better appearance and to make sure that your pop corn ceiling has been fixed.
After you have applied the first coating, let it dry for few minutes. Once it is already dry, apply the next coating and watch it as it slowly covers the old pop-corn ceiling.
It is important to apply the paint evenly so as to avoid uneven peeling. You can also avoid this issue by starting with your roof. Fix all sections that leak. After all, prevention from a future occurrence is better than a quick visual cure.
There is also something to add about fixing another type of popcorn ceiling – the one which used asbestos to increase life span. The removal may be a little difficult for beginners so you should seek professional help. The asbestos is used as a lubricant and with this component; removing popcorn ceiling would be risky. This is to avoid further damage on your furnishings. Asbestos is also known for causing serious illnesses in individuals, so use caution.
