Articles for tag: Popcorn Ceiling, Scraper

Karla News

How to Remove an Acoustic Popcorn Ceiling

Popcorn ceilings are one of the easiest renovations a home owner can do themselves. A popcorn ceiling is the type found in older homes that has a bumpy texture. It gets its name because it looks like popcorn which has been applied to the ceiling. Modern homes do not use this texture because it is ...

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Review of Ready-Strip Paint and Varnish Removal Kit

I purchased a Ready-Strip Paint and Varnish removal kit after seeing the demonstration for it on QVC. I only paid about $25 for the kit. It seemed very inexpensive for this type of product so I decided to make my first QVC purchase and to give it a try. Ready-Strip Paint and Varnish remover is ...

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DIY: How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

To attempt popcorn ceiling removal some safety precaution need to be taken into consideration first. One of these is that some textures that were used before the 1980s may contain asbestos, so it is a good idea before beginning to have a small amount of the ceiling texture tested prior to beginning your project, the ...

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KitchenAid Silicone Spatula

When I can afford it, I like to buy quality kitchen utensils. KitchenAid is very expensive at my local grocery store, but they also have a two for one special about every other month – and that’s when I stock up. This KitchenAid spatula is a very heavy duty utensil that should last forever. It ...

How to Remove Old Glued Vinyl Flooring

A couple of years ago, I came home from work to find that our beagle puppy had found a soft spot on our vinyl kitchen floor and tore out a patch about the size of a pizza. We put a rug over that area, but then a couple of days later, the dog tore out ...

How to Remove Varnish from Wood

You just found the find of the century at the local swap meet. A great piece of furniture that just looks a little worn. All it needs is a bit of tender loving care, and a new coat of varnish. But you need to get rid of the tired old varnish that is still there. ...