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Popcorn Ceiling Removal: Repairing Ceiling/ Stripping Paint From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-408

After removing the popcorn, Paul smoothes out the surface of the ceiling with a wet sanding sponge. He makes minor repairs to damaged areas of the ceiling. Then, he removes paint from the molding with paint stripper.

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	This living room was suffering from home improvements gone awry.
	Today, this cozy living room is back where it should be.
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Time: 20 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Safety glasses
Rubber gloves
Garden sprayer
Cordless drill
Rubber spatula
Ceiling texture scraper
Sanding sponge
Compound miter saw
Wood chisel
Coping saw
Utility knife
Putty knife
Nail gun
Paint stripper
Drywall compound
Plastic sheeting
Tape
Reclaimed crown molding
Drop cloth with waterproof backing
Prybar
Hammer
Clamps
Tape measure

Ceiling Repair and Stripping Crown Molding

1. Spray down the ceiling again (figure A).

2. Using a sanding sponge, work in a circular motion and smooth out the surface of the ceiling (figure B).

3. Using a utility knife, cut away any loose paper from the ceiling (figure C). It should just peel right off. Scrape off the rest with a 6" putty knife.

4. Make sure to only cut off paper that is loose, the goal is to just cut what’s visibly loose and then patch it (figure D).

5. To secure the plaster to the lath, fasten as many screws with washers as you need to the ceiling (figure E).

6. Using a drywall compound and a putty knife, spread a thick layer over the screws (figure F), after it is dry put on another coat. Mud the other patches and repaired areas with the drywall compound.

7. Sand down any excess drywall compound and then prime.

8. The paint on the crown molding is removed with a paint stripping product.

9. Cut paper into strips that are long enough to cover about a two-foot section of crown molding.

10. Tape the paper strips to the wall, label side out, letting it hang down under the crown molding (figure G).

11. Use a rubber spatula to apply paint stripper over an entire area of crown molding (figure H). Make sure to wear gloves and goggles.

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

12. Fold paper up and press it firmly into paint stripper so it adheres (figure I).

13. Add a top strip of tape to the paper and let it sit for 12 hours (figure J).

Figure I

Figure J

RESOURCES :

Ceiling Texure Scraper
Model Number: 6100

Popcorn Ceiling Texture Removal Solution
Model Number: 8572

Manufacturer: Homax Products Inc.
P.O. Box 5643
Bellingham, WA 98227
Telephone: 1-800-729-9029
Website: www.homaxproducts.com

Mosaico Semi-Flush Ceiling Light
Model Number: 52636
Color: Tiffany

Manufacturer: Bellacor.com
2425 Enterprise Dr.
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Telephone: 1-877-723-5522
Website: www.bellacor.com

GUESTS :

Jeff Lethinen
Hazardous Materials Expert
Envirobate Metro
3301 E. 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Telephone: 1-612-729-1080