Do It Yourself Popcorn Ceiling Removal. On average the cost is between 1sf and 2sf with the average homeowner spending around 1565 to remove the outdated and possibly cracked texture from the ceiling. With a water sprayer and a long putty knife simply mist the ceiling and then scrape off the popcorn ceiling.
On average the cost is between 1sf and 2sf with the average homeowner spending around 1565 to remove the outdated and possibly cracked texture from the ceiling. If you choose not to test for asbestos presume that the ceiling does contain asbestos and handle it accordingly. In this video we go over DIY how to remove popcorn ceiling texture in a fast and easy way.
1 Use plastic sheeting for the walls and floors.
Use your sprayer to spray one area at a time to work on so it doesnt soak too long. Popcorn ceilings are generally easier to remove when wet. Attach the 6 in. When youre ready to start removing the popcorn ceiling very lightly spray in large sections.
