My husband and I decided to refinance our home to fund some renovations. We've done quite a bit already: new light fixtures, siding, back porch covering, new floors, and bathroom remodels. But now we're running low on cash, so we need to tackle the remaining projects ourselves. We have flower ceilings instead of popcorn, and after trying to sand a small area in a closet, we realized that's not going to work. I'm looking for advice on the best way to remove these flower ceilings. Should we consider skim coating and repainting, or start with sanding? I've tried looking online for solutions, but I'm not having much luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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If sanding isn’t yielding good results, why not consider just topping the ceiling with new drywall? It could save you a lot of headache!
If the texture is thin, the best approach might be to wet the ceiling down and gently scrape it off. But be careful! If you want something smoother, the skim coat method is popular among pros, though it does get easier with practice.
You could also strap the ceiling and cover it with drywall. It’s a straightforward method that might save you from a complicated fix!
It sounds like skim coating might be your best bet! It's not super expensive, but does require some practice to get right, especially on a ceiling. You can find plenty of helpful YouTube videos that walk you through the process. Good luck!
Exactly! I heard that many homes have a thin coat and the texture is just a disguise. That's probably why sanding didn't work well for you.
Thanks for the tip! I’m hesitant about the skim coat since I’m inexperienced, but maybe it’ll be easier than I think.