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Popcorn Ceiling Removal: Crown Molding Repair From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-408

After letting the stripper sit for 12 hours, Paul removes the paint. Next, he replaces a piece of base molding with a piece of vintage crown molding found at an architectural supply store.

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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

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

Repairing Crown Molding

1. After the paint stripper has sat for 12 hours, remove the paper strips. Pull back one section at a time so the stripper material doesn’t dry out (figure A).

2. With a putty knife, scrape off excess material from the bottom and the top of the crown molding (figure B).

3. With a bucket of warm water and soap, wipe down a section of the molding with a sponge (figure C). Use a wire brush and brillo pad to remove any remaining paint.

4. Scrub with the grain of the wood to avoid making any deep scratches.

5. Take mineral stripper and wipe down to get off the rest of the paint stripper residue.

6. If needed, additional molding can be purchased at an architectural salvage store.

7. If removing old trim that has been painted over, make sure to score the top and the bottom so that when you pull off the molding you don’t pull off any extra paint.

8. Use a small pry bar and hammer to gently loosen old molding (figure D).

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