If you live in a home that was built in the 60s-80s, there’s a good chance that you have a stucco (or “popcorn”) ceiling. While this may have been the “in” design at the time, today many homeowners are turned off by the out of date feel. So, whether you’re trying to make your older home more appealing to new buyers, or if you just want a fresh look for your ceiling, the DIYNetwork has a solution for you. And fortunately, removing the popcorn look is a pretty easy process:
First of all, prepare your room and be safe: If the popcorn was added before 1979, get it tested for asbestos by either wetting down a small area with a sponge and scraping off a little to place in a small bag, or by having a professional come out and test it.
Then, spray the ceiling: Use a basic garden sprayer to wet down the ceiling. This will soften the ceiling texture and help to break down the adhesive bond making scraping easier
Finally, scrape the “popcorn” off with a putty knife.