For instance, even though drywall sanders often come with a dust-free promise and suction capabilities, there's no way to ...

“Most popcorn ceilings will require at least two skim coats prior to sanding, as you want to be sure you do not sand down ...

If your home dates from the early 1980s or earlier, wet down ... sanding drywall primer and finally, two coats of finish color. Two Home Advisor websites have more information on popcorn ceilings.

If your home has popcorn ... the ceiling. Apply a small amount of spackle to the putty knife and slowly smooth over any holes and cracks to even out the surface. Once it's dry, gently sand the ...

That said, trying to scrape down popcorn ceilings is a tedious, time-consuming, and dirty job. We have always treated these ceilings like an old plaster one that is coming apart. We do what’s ca ...

“Most popcorn ceilings will require at least two skim coats prior to sanding, as you want to be sure you do not sand down into the original materials,” McAuley says. “After sanding is ...

If your home has popcorn ceilings ... Credit: George to the Rescue Once it's dry, gently sand the ceiling, but be careful not to damage any areas. George's favorite sander is the 3M pro-grade ...