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.

Protective eye wear
Step ladder
Vacuum with a long brush attachment
Kilz primer/sealer
Paint brush
Drop cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Put on the protective eye wear. Cleaning your popcorn ceiling can dislodge small particles.
- 2
  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.
- 3
  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.
- 4
  Allow it to dry completely before removing the drop cloth. This will protect your floor from any paint drips.

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