I think it was a lazy way of covering up the ceilings back then.
Covering popcorn ceiling with wood.
Scraping the popcorn ceiling is not that hard of a job all you need is a spray bottle with water a 6 inch scraper and a cheap drywall mud pan.
You then mount your desired plank using easy up clips effectively covering the outdated popcorn ceiling without removing it.
Covering a popcorn ceiling with tongue and groove paneling.
I originally thought i could do it by myself but reconsidered.
Wood adds a contemporary look to a ceiling.
Who in the world thought popcorn ceilings were a good idea.
As long as the ceiling is wet there will be no dust.
The pinstripe detailing of classic white beadboard lends a simple tailored charm.
When we built our house in the 80 s of course that s what went on the ceilings.
Get rid of all of that popcorn by covering every inch of it with planks.
If the old ceiling is reliably flat you can install the paneling right over the old drywall.
Cover your floor and spray a small section of the ceiling let sit for a minute or so and while holding the mud tray under the scraper start scrapping letting the plaster fall into the tray.
Years later we painted the ceiling in the kitchen.
You ll need to make a few cuts as you go to ensure a proper fit all around and of course staggering your boards.
This is the old school option.
Using a small foam roller really worked well.
Here is the lovely popcorn ceiling.
By using armstrong ceilings easy up system to install ceiling planks you avoid sanding and scraping by affixing tracks directly onto the surface of the ceiling.
Finding a way to dry them was a little more challenging.
If you re going for a natural or contemporary look in your room use wood to cover your popcorn ceiling.
Cover the rest of your ceiling.
The next morning we awoke to large sheets of popcorn ceiling on the floor.
Easily cover popcorn ceilings with surface mount options white wood looks.
Paint wood planks before putting on the ceiling.
I had the painted planks everywhere in the backyard.
Install beadboard on your ceiling for a touch of country style.
Covering the ceiling with traditional tongue and groove wood planks or beadboard paneling that you can buy through any quality lumber supplier.