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.
Easy way to scrape popcorn ceiling.
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.
In this video i show how easy it is to remove popcorn ceiling texture.
How to scrape a popcorn ceiling.
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When scraping a popcorn ceiling there is a very common belief that you can just scrape it and paint it.
And i ve seen it do.
You ll probably need to skim it with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth out imperfections then sand it smooth before repainting.