How To Fix A Peeling Popcorn Ceiling So It Looks Good As New

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Popcorn ceilings were a popular house feature up until the late 1990s, due to their low-cost installation and the fact that they helped to reduce noise in your home. They got their name from their bumpy appearance, which looks like crushed-up popcorn. One common downside of popcorn ceilings is that over time, they can start to crack and peel away. This can be caused by a number of different things, including humidity exposure, water damage, or structural alterations that may have occurred in your home. But don't panic. This can easily be fixed without having to call in the help of a professional to get your popcorn ceiling repaired or removed. All you need for this DIY repair is a can of textural spray.

To achieve the best result possible, what you're going to need is a drop cloth or a dust sheet to contain any mess, a spray bottle, a scraper, and the popcorn texture spray. The Homax Easy Patch Popcorn Ceiling Texture Spray from Amazon costs under $20 a can and can cover up to four square feet of ceiling.

First things first — you'll want to lay down a drop cloth to protect the area below you. Identify the patch where your popcorn ceiling is peeling, and take a spray bottle filled with water. Give it a light spritz to make it easier for the loose bits of ceiling to come off. Next, gently use a scraper to remove any flaking bits of ceiling that aren't completely secure — now you see why we suggested putting down a drop cloth. Take your can of texture spray and give it a good shake for one minute. Hold the can around 10 inches away from the ceiling and spray the missing patch of texture using short, sharp bursts. Once you're happy that the peeled patch is now blended into the rest of your ceiling, you are finished.

We highly recommend that before you embark on this project, you practice using the texture spray on a piece of cardboard first, so you get used to the density of the product and how quickly it covers a surface. Once you're repaired ceiling is completely dry after leaving it for 24-48 hours, you may need to paint it. Choose a paint that is formulated for ceilings, as it will minimize any potential drips and will provide decent coverage. Take into account that you will need 15-20% more paint to paint your popcorn ceiling as opposed to a smooth ceiling. It's also a great idea to wear protective gear, as well.