For easier scraping and practically no dust during popcorn ceiling removal use a garden pump sprayer to mist the ceiling and let it soak in for about 15 minutes before scraping.
Easy way to scrape popcorn ceiling.
Only give it a light misting too much water could damage the drywall or loosen the joint tape.
When scraping popcorn ceilings you ll want to use a 4 inch utility knife or a drywall knife to chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
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Scrape the ceiling put on your protective eyewear and dust mask then slowly remove the popcorn coating from the drywall with a wide drywall scraper working one section at a time.
How to scrape a popcorn ceiling.
You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting.