Walls and Ceilings - Texture Removal

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01-19-02, 09:55 PM
I HAVE HEAVY THICK TEXTURE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO REMOVE HAVE TRIED SANDING,IT ALSO HAS PAINT ON TOP. ANY EASY WAY WOULD BE APPRECIATED,I'AM READY TO GET THE HAMMER AND TRY CRACKING IT OFF.
THANKS

Mike Swearingen
01-20-02, 08:54 AM
One way to remove texture is to dampen it with a spray bottle (like a Windex bottle) and scrape it off with a wide sheetrock blade.
Try that. Experiment in an area without a seam. Spray it only enough to get the texture wet.
It's very messy, but the only way that I know.
Doing a smooth skim-coat over the whole wall, if it's too thick, is another alternative.
Good luck!
Mike
arkayassoc
01-21-02, 08:50 AM
Having tried this, I found it easier to cover my plaster walls with 3/8" drywall. Just another consideration.

jthoni
01-22-02, 02:35 PM
I agree with the previous post. I removed popcorn texture from one ceiling, and that was enough! Granted, it was harder because it had asbestos, so I had to wear protective gear. For my other room, I just hung drywall over it.

As an aside, if it is popcorn, and if it is old (mid 70's or earlier), you might want to have it tested for asbestos.

-john