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 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 ...

Textured popcorn ceilings ... chances are the ceiling will have a few small scratches and gouges. Fill any imperfections with joint compound. Once the repairs have dried, sand lightly, then ...

Popcorn ceilings were popular for a good reason: the texture is easy to put on, and the ceilings last a long time. Of course, popcorn ceilings are outdated now and you might want to get rid of ...

To remove the swirl, use a 2-inch wide carbide-tipped scraper to knock down any small ridges that stick up above the main surface. Skimcoat the ceiling and then paint. With popcorn ceilings ...

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 ... 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 ...