Repairing a peeling popcorn ceiling involves removal of the damaged portions and reapplying a new coat of texture.
Popcorn ceiling peeling off in bathroom.
The second story ceiling in the hallway is cracking and falling off.
I have a kind of unique situation in my downstairs bathroom.
Peeling paint can often be caused by moisture problems or extreme climate changes so fix any problems that were causing the paint to peel before attempting to fix the paint itself or it will likely just peel again.
But the rough texture catches lots of dust and cobwebs and it can be difficult to know how to remove popcorn ceiling.
The whole first floor has it but the bathroom is the only one peeling.
Textured ceilings are difficult to fix because if you try to scrape away peeling paint the texture can come away with it.
Popcorn ceiling was professionally removed from our entire home refinished and painted.
Any thoughts as to why this happened.
It was redone but it happened a second time.
You might think that peeling ceiling paint is simply an old house problem.
It has popcorn ceiling on a heated ceiling.
The peeling of the texture may be caused by a variety of causes.
Some may be a quick fix while in others the peeling may continue.
Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the 60s and 70s.
Applying the texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick and easy way to hide imperfections and didn t require any painting afterward.
As long as the texture isn t sagging flaking or shedding a popcorn ceiling can simply be painted to update the look.
Because the texture is applied over the existing dry wall on the ceiling it can peel off over time due to moisture impact damage or simply old age.
Popcorn ceilings common in homes starting in the 1960s are still found in homes today.
In older homes or those with poor construction you may find your popcorn ceiling flaking and peeling away.
Begin by brushing off all dust with a super.
It s important to work carefully though if you don t want your paint to peel.
Every other room is beautiful.