Removing drywall textures that have been painted can be very difficult and Max Strip has the DIY solution that can help! Drywall textures have many names to describe the style of texture but they are all created with drywall mud compounds. So no matter if you have popcorn, stomp, swirl, orange peel, knockdown, or any other name for your texture most are all the same when it comes to removal. Mud compound by itself is a water-soluble material that can be removed with just water. However, once it has been painted which is often the case it becomes very difficult to penetrate with homemade water solutions.
Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover is a dust free removal gel solution that will penetrate through multiple layers of paint and soften your drywall texture. Below is everything you need to complete your removal project. Be sure to watch the how-to remove video at the end!
YOU WILL NEED:
- Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover (coverage is approx. 120 sq ft per gallon)
- Painters Tape
- Plastic sheeting (thin/light plastic is better)
- Container for the product (bowl or bucket)
- Wide brush
- Step ladder
- Broom
- 6 - 10 Inch mud spatula
- Paint tray
- Clean cloth
- Water
In just 4 easy steps you can remove that bumpy lumpy impossible to clean texture off your ceilings with Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover! No matter the layers of paint or type of texture you need to remove, if it's on your ceilings or walls, drywall texture has never been easier to remove yourself!
Here's how it works...
Extra Tips and Tricks
Shake well before use.
1. APPLY Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover to your desired area using a wide paint brush or roller.
Make sure you apply a thick even coating of Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover to the entire entire treatment area for best results.
Do not overload the brush or roller during the application and apply in manageable sections to avoid the product dripping during application.
2. COVER the applied area with plastic and LET SET. A thin roll of painter's plastic is perfect for this. Tape the edges as you go and a second pair of hands is always helpful! Plastic will keep the product wet and working during your set time. Use a broom to help push air bubbles out of the plastic.
If the product dries out during the set time it stops working so get it covered as soon as possible for best results.
Set times can vary depending on your project. 12 hours to an overnight set time is the most recommended for easiest removal.
3. SCRAPE the surface once material is softened. Be sure to find the right angle and use a wide scraper (at least 6 inches).
Catch the material in a plastic-lined painter's tray for easy clean-up. The material should scrape off easily on its own but you can always lightly spritz the area with water as you scrape to help the process. Remember to be careful on how much water or you spray as this can damage the drywall.
Scrape along the tape seems. You do not want to remove these or too much of the material that keeps them together, just the textured material on top!
4. WIPE the surface clean with a damp clean cloth or flat mop. Ensure the cloth is ringed out as too much water will damage the drywall.
Wipe surface clean of any remaining product and let dry out completely before patching and painting.
Remember that texture could be hiding imperfections in the drywall or you may gouge the surface during scraping so be prepared for touch- ups before you paint!
Remember:
- Use a wide brush for a quick application.
- Smooth out any air bubbles in the plastic for a better set.
- Test a small patch before you scrape the whole area. Let the product do the work for you and don't scrape until it’s ready.
- Spritz with water during removal to keep the product moist while scraping.
- Scrape carefully so you don't damage the drywall paper lining.
- Scrape along the tape seems (the joints between drywall boards) and be careful not to remove them.
- Wipe the surface with a damp white clean cloth and let the surface completely dry before patching and painting.
Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover works on all kinds of drywall textures!
Smooth ceilings and walls are just around the corner! Now you can get there on your own with a little knowledge and some elbow grease. Work in manageable sections, do the prep before you start. Put up plastic anywhere you don't want to be stripped, protect your walls (if not what you want to be stripped) and floors! Make sure you have all the tools you need before you start.
Renting complicated sanding equipment can be expensive and messy! Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover gives homeowners the chance to take back their ceilings with a low VOC dust free option from Max Strip!
Renting complicated sanding equipment can be expensive and messy! Max Strip Popcorn Ceiling Remover gives homeowners the chance to take back their ceilings with a low VOC dust free option from Max Strip!
