Need you guys’ approval on the method/approach for my first project, on my first home: Removing the popcorn ceiling texture and applying knockdown texture (since it's empty). Please give this a quick read and let me know anywhere I am off, or just give me the thumbs up/go ahead.
Please keep in mind I am not experienced with.. well just about anything in the realm of homeowner maintenance/improvements/etc. So some things may be obvious to you, but not to me. BTW 8' ceilings.
1- Remove Popcorn. Wet ceiling with water using a compressed air sprayer. Scrape off popcorn.
2- Use joint compound to smooth out imperfections.
3- Sand the ceiling with one of those sanding pads. Now have a smooth ceiling.
4- Do I need to roll on primer first? Do I roll a layer of paint before applying texture? …lost here. If so, what type/brand of primer/paint is best for this?
5- Someone told me I could apply the texture using a sponge or plastic bag, and that using a hopper is a giant pain in the ass, but I think I'll stick with the more conventional method of using a hopper.
6- What type/brand of texture do I use? Any tips on mixing thickness and such? Tips on mixing thickness and such?
7- Need tips on the technique for applying the texture. What setting to use on hopper.. I plan on just going in a “wavelength” pattern and trying for uniform coverage.
8- Need tips on knocking down the texture with trowel. Pressure? Angle?
I really think I can get it done rather easy, but am a bit nervous. Obviously most of the things I am unsure of is about the actual materials I am using, i.e., Primers, Paint, Texture compound.
Thanks for any advice!
Please keep in mind I am not experienced with.. well just about anything in the realm of homeowner maintenance/improvements/etc. So some things may be obvious to you, but not to me. BTW 8' ceilings.
1- Remove Popcorn. Wet ceiling with water using a compressed air sprayer. Scrape off popcorn.
2- Use joint compound to smooth out imperfections.
3- Sand the ceiling with one of those sanding pads. Now have a smooth ceiling.
4- Do I need to roll on primer first? Do I roll a layer of paint before applying texture? …lost here. If so, what type/brand of primer/paint is best for this?
5- Someone told me I could apply the texture using a sponge or plastic bag, and that using a hopper is a giant pain in the ass, but I think I'll stick with the more conventional method of using a hopper.
6- What type/brand of texture do I use? Any tips on mixing thickness and such? Tips on mixing thickness and such?
7- Need tips on the technique for applying the texture. What setting to use on hopper.. I plan on just going in a “wavelength” pattern and trying for uniform coverage.
8- Need tips on knocking down the texture with trowel. Pressure? Angle?
I really think I can get it done rather easy, but am a bit nervous. Obviously most of the things I am unsure of is about the actual materials I am using, i.e., Primers, Paint, Texture compound.
Thanks for any advice!
