For this, clean and prep the ceiling with quick-set drywall mud, apply a bonding agent (like joint compound), and then apply a finish compound with a trowel or knife to create the new texture. This still results in a textured ceiling, but perhaps a less offensive one, and it's certainly easier than removing all the popcorn. Bottomline is that I would leave it alone or pay an asbestos abatement firm to remove this material safely. Skim coating is a process of applying a thin layer of joint compound to the walls to smooth them out. Securely screw it into the framing and then mud and tape as usual for a seamless job. Does anyone have any experience with having a skim coat done over popcorn ceiling with asbestos I am trying to determine the best way to get rid of my popcorn ceiling and after calling the abatement companies, it seems I cannot really afford that method. If this were a regular sheetrock and wood ceiling, the idea of putting 1/4' sheetrock over it would be a good choice, but I have no idea on how you would properly attach it to your concrete-asbestos-painted ceiling.
#Skim over popcorn ceiling install#
Install ceiling-grade gypsum board (which weighs significantly less than standard wall board) right over the existing popcorn ceiling. Next, skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections, and then sand it smooth before repainting. To remove a popcorn ceiling altogether, use a 4-inch utility knife or a drywall knife to scrape at the texture and create a smooth surface. No matter what color you choose, start with a stain-blocking primer and use a thick-nap paint roller to cover the textured surface without damaging it. The scraping of dry texture is a mess, while skim coating requires a lot of expertise to achieve. Removing popcorn ceiling is more expensive than covering it. Theres always the option of having them painted, but some part of you has always wanted to see what the place would look like. Applying a skim coat is a great way to refresh your dingy-looking walls and ceilings. Skim coating over popcorn ceiling is the best way to go if you have painted popcorn ceilings that are hard to scrape off. Step 3 Spread wall plaster over any holes or cracks in the ceiling, using a drywall knife.
Freshen up your ceiling with a coat of paint. Its round two of skim coating over a textured ceiling series.
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