How to Clean a Discolored Popcorn Ceiling
A popcorn ceiling, a form of textured ceiling, may end up with discoloration over time, from water leaks, food and drink particles, smoking or grease. Discoloration makes a room look dirtier and older than it actually is. Clean your ceiling during the day time; regular cleaning will add years to the life of your ceiling. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Protective eye wear
- Step ladder
- Vacuum with a long brush attachment
- Kilz primer/sealer
- Paint brush
- Drop cloth
Instructions
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Put on the protective eye wear. Cleaning your popcorn ceiling can dislodge small particles.
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Place the drop cloth on the floor below the discolored area. Place the step ladder on the drop cloth below the area you need to fix. Vacuum the cobwebs from the ceiling, being careful not dislodge any of the popcorn from the ceiling. Do not push upward or sweep straight across the ceiling, this can cause the cobwebs to stick to the ceiling.
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Brush the Kilz onto the discolored area. Do this gently but thoroughly since this can dislodge the texture on the ceiling. Kilz also comes in a spray paint form, which will prevent dislodging the texture but will drip onto the floor more than painting it with a brush.
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Allow it to dry completely before removing the drop cloth. This will protect your floor from any paint drips.
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Tips & Warnings
Use an old sheet in place of a drop cloth.
Depending on the age of your ceiling, it may contain asbestos. If your ceiling has not been replaced prior to 1986, have it checked for asbestos by a professional prior to cleaning it.
You should locate the source of the discoloration either before or after you clean the ceiling. If you have a water leak, it will need to be fixed or your ceiling may become discolored again.
