Popcorn Ceilings

2/17/2013 at 7:03:59 PM

Hi,

With respect to your comment about asbestos, if you fear their might be asbestos, the proper procedure would be to contact a environmental/remediation company that will test for asbestos in the plaster before completing any work. Due to the age of the home, there is a potential that it may contain it. Depending on their findings, you would follow the proper procedure to remove it.

In regards to your stipple ceiling, you have several options. I'm assuming that it has been painted in the past, therefore scraping it off is no longer an option. Therefore you can either:

1. plaster over top several coats to a smooth finish

2. remove it and install new drywall

3. install new drywall over top (relocating any light fixtures on the ceiling to accomodate).

I hope this helps!

Thank you

2/18/2013 at 9:33:29 AM

Hi Debora,

Couldn't agree more with the above post!

Thanks

2/18/2013 at 11:38:01 AM

Thanks for your answers so far.

I also was wondering about decorative tile over it as I have seen it on the internet. We have painted over our popcorn ceilings years ago with a oil based paint. Do these tiles stay on once glued or do you think they will fall off over time? Of course they say they will stay on but do they?

Looking forward to some more answers.

2/22/2013 at 9:55:15 PM

Hi Debora,

A general answer is yes they should stay on but it is dependent on the following:

Weight/size of tile & the type of adhesive used.

I would follow the manufacturers specs. Also, you can test one tile to confirm.

Thank you