Types of Popcorn Ceiling Products

Popcorn Ceiling Patch

• Like drywall plaster, popcorn ceiling patch comes in a quart container and requires no mixing. For small drywall ceiling repairs, such as water damage, staining or peeling, use a painter's brush to dab on the ceiling patch. Made with aggregates that mimic the popcorn finish, the product adheres to the surrounding popcorn texture and blends in with the rest of the ceiling.

Popcorn Ceiling Spray

• Easier to use than popcorn ceiling patch, acoustic ceiling sprays contain polymeric chips that mimic the texture of a popcorn ceiling. Select the appropriate setting on the nozzle to increase or decrease the size of the textured bumps. Spray the product directly onto the ceiling at a distance of 12 inches, overlapping the undamaged popcorn areas to blend the repair with the rest of the ceiling. Wear goggles and a protective mask and select low-odor versions of this popcorn ceiling product.

Popcorn Ceiling Tiles

• For large-scale repairs, popcorn ceiling tiles adhere to popcorn ceiling texture without the need to remove or repair it. Ideal for older ceilings that may contain asbestos, popcorn ceiling tiles come in a wide range of colors, sizes and textures, as well as a tongue and groove design to simplify installation. Using a chalk line, mark a horizontal and vertical line across the middle of the ceiling. Begin the installation of the ceiling tiles at the midpoint where the lines meet in an X. Smear a thick coat of adhesive to the back of each ceiling tile using a putty knife.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

• To give the ceiling a smooth, modern finish, remove the popcorn ceiling layer by moistening its outer surface. In a spray bottle, mix water with liquid detergent and spray the popcorn ceiling, then scrape the moist texture with a putty knife. Alternatively, paint the popcorn ceiling with latex paint, then scrape the moist popcorn ceiling before the paint dries. Once the ceiling is bare, refinish it with drywall compound.

Painted Popcorn Ceiling Removal

• To remove a popcorn ceiling that was previously painted, use a chemical paint stripper to penetrate through the dry latex and moisten the popcorn layer. Wear a mask, goggles and rubber gloves for protection as you scrape the popcorn ceiling off with a putty knife.