How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

Popcorn ceilings are a texture that is sprayed and has the appearance of “popcorn” or “cottage ceiling.” Most of the popcorn ceilings are white. They are very difficult to clean.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vacuum Cleaner
• Latex Paint (if you wish to paint)

1. Cobwebs and dust accumulates on the ceiling. The easiest way to clean a popcorn ceiling is using a vacuum cleaner.

2. Hold the wand of the vacuum cleaner about one inch from the ceiling surface and remove the cobwebs and dust from the ceiling.

3. If the ceiling from age is discolored there is no way to “clean it” without repainting it.

4. If you want to paint the ceiling it is not good to roll paint it. By roll painting it will absorb most of the paint and you can not get a good even coverage of the ceiling. In some cases by roll painting it can remove the “cottage cheese” texture and this will leave a strip of the drywall bare.

5. Spray painting the ceiling is the best and most efficient way. Use a flat latex paint.

Tips & Warnings

• Using a broom to sweep could remove the “popcorn” that is loose.

[mspaula]

on 4/6/2008 Tried it and it worked great thanks!