When scraping a popcorn ceiling there is a very common belief that you can just scrape it and paint it.
Popcorn ceiling peeling off.
You screw it into the framing of the ceiling.
But there are reasons why paint especially that on a ceiling keeps flaking off in a home of any age.
You might think that peeling ceiling paint is simply an old house problem.
Some may be a quick fix while in others.
And i ve seen it do.
Peeling paint can often be caused by moisture problems or extreme climate changes so fix any problems that were causing the paint to peel before attempting to fix the paint itself or it will likely just peel again.
The peeling of the texture may be caused by a variety of causes.
One way to cover popcorn ceiling is with gypsum board ceiling panels.
Every other room is beautiful.
Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the 60s and 70s.
It s best to hire a professional to cover asbestos popcorn ceiling.
Begin by brushing off all dust with a super.
Asbestos popcorn ceiling can be covered with new ceiling panels or vinyl paint.
Popcorn ceilings also called cottage cheese or acoustical ceilings are a common fixture in older homes and were once used to reduce noise and cover up.
The second story ceiling in the hallway is cracking and falling off.
This material is like drywall but lighter.
Because the texture is applied over the existing dry wall on the ceiling it can peel off over time due to moisture impact damage or simply old age.
Textured ceilings are difficult to fix because if you try to scrape away peeling paint the texture can come away with it.
In older homes or those with poor construction you may find your popcorn ceiling flaking and peeling away.
Popcorn ceilings common in homes starting in the 1960s are still found in homes today.
It was redone but it happened a second time.
Problems with painting popcorn ceilings.
Newly painted ceiling is cracking peeling and falling off.
As long as the texture isn t sagging flaking or shedding a popcorn ceiling can simply be painted to update the look.
Popcorn ceilings also called textured or acoustic ceilings have a rough texture on them.