How Do You Change A Textured Ceiling?
Many homes still have popcorn ceilings because it is a cost effective and easy ceiling to install. Changing the popcorn ceilings into a stylish new ceiling is simple in concept but actually requires a lot of elbow grease. Remember, safety comes first, so be sure you use proper eye and lung protection when doing this job. Contact the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for a testing facility to see if your ceiling contains asbestos. If it does, you may need to contact a professional service to remove the ceilings as it is illegal in many states to remove and dispose of asbestos materials without certification. Clear the room of furniture. It is ideal to remove all the furniture, but if this isn’t possible, remove what you can. All artwork and draperies should be removed as well. Close any open ducts (heat and air). Roll plastic over the floor and over any remaining furniture. Tape the plastic to the walls just above the baseboards. Cover the walls by taping plastic from the ceiling an
