I covered up my bedroom ceiling with these tiles @ 15 years ago. It wasn't easy for a 4'10" woman who's afraid of climbing a ladder but I got it done. It looks great and is still holding strong.
i am impressed. i am 5 ft and every single time i try one of these ideas i end up injured, out a bunch of money, stressed out and miserable, and I end up doing a bunch of damage and making everything worse. But have I learned my lesson? Nope! I keep trying stuff haha
As a retired technical writer whose career was creating useful instructions, may I commend you sir on the beautiful delivery of your ideas. You imparted your wisdom in each little vignette so brilliantly and succinctly that I received a picture in my head for each thing you talked about. You are a masterful communicator! 😁❤️
I struggle with pounding a nail so the tutorial on is very welcomed. And from what I have seen in construction, guys struggle, too. If they taught people how to build a house instead of football, we'd probably be more adept. Maybe.
Before considering this method there are two things to consider: Textured coatings very often contain asbestos about 5% Chrysotile (white asbestop) so try not to disturb e.g. Dont scrape! Polystyrene tiles are highly flammable and in the event of a fire they will provide a source of flammable material promoting the rapid spread of fire and the burning material will drip causing secondary fires. The smoke from the burning product is highly toxic and will rapidly spread to other parts of the property.
Easiest bet is to skim plaster over them or overplate with plaster board to give a smooth surface then paint, it will look like a new ceiling. The asbestos content is low about 5% (if confirmed to be an ACM) wear an FFP3 mask when screwing through plasterboard if thats the option you go for.
Two of the rooms in my house had stippled Artex (trade name for a textured coating) because of the age of the house I presumed that it predated the legislation banning the use of asbestos. I brought in a plasterer to skim both ceilings, the both now look great. To remove Artex a chemical has to be applied XTex is one that is regularly used do scrapes for electrical instalations etc.
@Target Buy a kit; you need to scrape a small sample into a plastic bag and send it to a lab for analysis. Wetting it allows for a fairly dust-free removal but wear disposable gloves and a mask.
From reading the variety of the comments, from negative to commemorating this guy for such an informative video, my conclusion is. Yes they are super flammable. But in the event of a fire. Damage will already have been done. The tiles are super cute so that’s a plus. In my honest opinion I believe that if ur cautious about installing things properly and make sure everything is wired properly and there’s no open flame I feel like these would be no problem.
1/4 inch? That stuff is so light. You could've used a spray bottle and lightly wet the ceiling. Then it scrapes off easily. Makes a mess though. As long as you got a good finish man, because 1/4 inch is only 8 ft and means more but joints, it's just as fast to cover it.
Seems like piling on more stuff that you’ll end up pulling off once it no longer is trendy. I took off all the popcorn ceilings myself in all my rooms. It was a mess but well worth it. Love the look. Very clean.
Take it from me these tiles look like someone's nightmare. You are correct stripping the ceilings makes them look like a million dollars. This guys " tv styrofoam packaging " being glued on his ceiling is an embarressment. The gaps he left on the top angle pigeons could make nests and ley eggs up there. I enjoyed the laugh though. I thought at the end he would say if you dont like this new look screw or nail on woood to hide the tile I found online. If the wood is an eye sore simple fill over it with brick. If the brick isnt no longer in fashion, simply drywall over the brick and if the smooth painted drywall isnt of your taste just get your ceilings re stippled.
Hi Fox, great to hear from you! We offer free samples and discounts to PROs like yourself here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/free-samples-catalogs/ . There are many more unique products that we offer, from Faux Wood Beams to Seamless Wall Panels.
As a retired fireman I can tell you that polystyrene ceiling tiles are banned in almost all first world countries as they are a terrible fire hazard causing fires to spread quickly across the ceiling and producing deadly toxic fumes. Very surprised indeed to see that they can still be purchased.
I guess I'm the only person left that actually prefers a popcorn ceiling. I was at a friend's place the other day who had a flat (?) regular painted ceiling and you could see every little imperfection throughout the whole house. It looked horrible. Plus, the texture of a popcorn ceiling is different than the smooth walls so it adds dimension and interest to the room. I even had the type of popcorn ceiling that you can clean with a damp mop sprayed in my kitchen. I love it!
@@SimonWoodburyForget Thank you for the information! Sounds like a plan. Since there's asbestos involved I think I'll wear a n95 mask so as not to breathe any of the particulates.
@@SimonWoodburyForget Not sure what you're babbling about. I know the age of my house and that there's a much higher risk of asbestos contamination IF I were to opt for removal. Here in the US we utilize the services of professionals who are licensed and certified by the state for asbestos abatement.
If you cut your caulk tube open on an angle (like is typically indicated on the side of the nozzle) rather than the perpendicular opening shown in this video it makes a nicer smother bead that really smoothes out nice with a moistened finger tip afterwards.
Thank you for this alternative method. I have popcorn ceilings in my home and I thought I would have to remove it the hard way. This made the process so much easier and do able.
Thank you for this. I'm a retired acoustical ceiling man and as such, I'm glad to see these options are available for homeowners everywhere. I'm also starting my own build later this year and will keep you in mind.
I normally did the standard celotex or Armstrong using grid from Donn or Chicago Metallic. But I want to briefly tell you of a custom bank job I did in Jacksonville. FLA in the late 80's... We framed gold thinline grid 5'x5', 35' high. Yeah... 35' up.the tiles were 473/4"x47-3/4", concave, center rise about 3-4". Each tile had two lions standing almost upright fighting each other. The job took four of us three weeks, but it was a glorious sight when we finished.
I cannot believe that polystyrene ceiling tiles are still available and in use anywhere in the world! We used to use them in the UK but no longer as they are a massive fire hazard. And even without the fire hazard, they're incredibly difficult to remove when you no longer like them.
@@stevenmeadows6917 I'm sorry to say this sir but a poster pointing out the elevated risk of fire spread is not an arsehole. Polystyrene is highly flammable and emits noxious gasses when ignited. Go ahead and put them in if you like, but do not cast aspersions on someone's opinion if it was well intentioned. I'm going to guess you're an anti vax conspiracy theorist too right?
@@thequietroom3991 Oh yes, it was a necessary comment. The guy made an asshole comment, and I just called him out on it. I guess I have a low tolerance for malcontents.
If you like the look of those panels, go for it, this is a good instructional video. However, removing a popcorn ceiling isn't difficult and should take less time and money than installing those panels. I just did this throughout my own home. It went a lot faster and was easier than I thought it would be. After I was done, I let the ceiling completely dry, and then used some drywall mud and sanding to fix a few problematic areas. Once I was done, I used some white ceiling paint, and it looked perfect.
Another way to go is to texture the white paint with a special sand that is sold to mix with the paint. I just removed the popcorn in my garage and used this sand finish on it. Removing that popcorn ceiling was one of the worse DIY jobs I ever did. I made a big mess--even in a garage!
@@AStanton1966 Yeah, it's messy, and I suppose there were different methods used to apply it, so how it comes off might vary based on the way it was applied. But on mine, I just used a spray bottle and a 10" taping knife. It came off very easy. Very messy, but very easy.
I removed it in my house from the 80s now I’m nervous I may have screwed myself. Although most of the stuf I read says by the time my house was built it wasn’t used anymore.
Same here. Turned out it was in all the other textured walls and in some old floor tiles under the carpet on the basement floor. Had to call in an abatement team before anyone would work on the house. What a pain! (house was built in 1969)
Home Depot and others sell testing kit for asbestos and mailed to a testing center. These popcorn covering used very little asbestos if any, I heard! But testing it don't cost much!
@@PlumbDrumb People still getting conned b y that BS still today ?! PEOPLE ! Asbestos is ONLY dangerous when it,s strands ( microscopic ) are cut or ground or in some way strewn into the air you are breathing. Put on a mask..... wet the product and take it down on a Saturday afternoon. ( saving a freakin fortune too ) On the same note..... dont lick the lead paint on your porch.... paint over it LOL I promise you wont become retarded !
I tried scraping the popcorn ceilings in my home, just to find they had been painted. Someone suggested drywalling the ceilings.. well for being a single homeowner of a 4100 sq ft house that would be very costly, considering the rising prices. I love the look of the tiles and how quickly they go up. If the new owner wants to replace the ceilings.. that's their call.
Well, I like my popcorn ceilings, and my beautiful light green walls. Looks very retro. Hey, if I like , that's all that matters. Nothing wrong with old school!!👊🤓👍
Those ceilings are 30 to 50% asbestos. Chopping that down without the correct ppe will shorten your live by 20 to 30 years. Love the video. You are perfectly detailed in your steps.
Great idea ! ! Especially for those that have the resources, etc. to do that. Tried do it yourself stuff and found that it didn't work out very well on many projects because we really didn't have the necessary skills. Well, we live with what we have. Most importantly, we have a home, shelter. For that we are grateful and blessed. We realize many people don't even have that. So, be thankful and grateful for what you do have.
I had to pay $$$ to have mine removed...didn't have the skills/inclination...but had to get it removed as it (popcorn ceiling texture) was done in the asbestos era and didn't know if mine had it or not....great attitude on your part tho'!
You explain and showed everything in detail that wasn’t hard to follow nor understand. If you are a teacher, your students are extremely lucky. Thank you for this.🌹
Dittos on the post below. In my past career I too wrote technical newsletters and countless other articles and instructions/directions.... you are a superb communicator!
In England, ceiling tiles can now be bought , made from incombustible vinyl. However, such tiles still remind me of those awful dangerous polystyrene tiles that could come, flaming , down if a fire broke out. Also the edge coving was equally ghastly. After a few years, badly installed tiles came adrift. I have had some of my Artexed ( peppercorn) ceilings skimmed over , by a skilled plasterer; yes all furniture and carpets must be well covered, but the result is a beautifully smooth ceiling. I then had gyproc coving installed , to finish off the rooms. The white result does not need painting , for quite a few years.
My home was built in 60s and had popcorn ceilings with plain sheet rock walls. I orange peel textured the walls and sanded the ceilings down to where it's a match. It looks good and nobody's the wiser. But, to each his own.
I did a very similar installation but the tiles snap into a grid that screws into the ceiling. There’s a bathroom above that sometimes leaks and we wanted to be able to access the ceiling in case of leaks. The plastic tiles are water proof and we can just pull them down if we need to. You can now buy low voltage pot lights that are 1/2 an inch thick. I cut circles in the center of some of the tiles and glued the pot lights into them. Since it’s low voltage I cut the wires that came with the lights and extended them with thin bell wire that I simply fed through the grid. You can do this as the low voltage is safe to touch or even short out. There’s not enough power in the wires for them to heat up when shorted or enough voltage to give you a shock if you touch them. I now have pot lights exactly in the center of the tiles and I didn’t have to cut holes in the drywall ceiling.
I did this in my small powder room. Really love the look. For the larger rooms I plan on removing it altogether. If anyone is buying a new build home, stress to the builder that you want flat ceilings, no popcorn or they will go ahead and do the popcorn as it is cheaper. I hate the stuff and as I bought an older home, it is everywhere. Thank you to the people who mentioned asbestos being used in the 70’s in the popcorn ceilings. I am most likely okay but will do testing anyway as a precaution.
I agree with the other people commenting on the fire hazard, I've seen videos of these on fire, quite terrifying! The best way to get rid of the popcorn is to scrape off all of the high spots and put up 1/2 inch sheet rock, you can locate the joists by drilling since it would not matter if you leave some holes, it's possible the popcorn was put up to hide cracks in a plaster ceiling (50s era house) in that case use hardened Philips screws to attach the sheetrock since the joists are probably oak and extremely hard after all this time (I know because I remodeled a 50's era house)
You should always test for asbestos, popcorn ceiling is notorious for containing asbestos as it was popular at the same time that asbestos was used in building materials. Scraping it off or drilling into it releases all the fibres. It’s sad to see people who think they know best posting all this potentially dangerous advice on RUclips. I agree about the fire hazard but exposure to friable asbestos to your whole family is also a major health risk that needs to be considered.
From an install perspective, before striking 2 perpendicular lines check room for square. As an expert I would strike 1 line along longest wall then create a field of tiles and strike 2nd line off that established field.
This is a wonderful video! We were literally about to scrape our popcorn ceilings. Buying ceiling tiles is wayyyyyy better. Thank you for clear and precise instructions.
Hi, great to hear that the video was able to provide an idea for your ceiling. We carry many different designs here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/glue-up-ceiling-tiles/
Yeah, let's clad our ceilings with a fire hazard. Good idea! I'm guessing the US had the same problem with asbestos in Artex (or other makes of textured finishes) as the UK, so the best thing to do is skim over it.
I thought the popcorn ceiling looked better, it was clean and also is more fire resistant. it also had nice neat corners. But when they get damaged or dirty they can be hard to repair so it looks nice again. I am looking for something to put over an existing ceiling but do not want styrofoam or plastic on my ceiling.
I’ve just had my popcorn bathroom ceiling done ..it looks fabulous…my plumber did it…its tongue and groove faux white wood… They are very flimsy lightweight plastic planks. The ceiling is battened with one and a half inch square beams ,then you just tack on the planks..it really does look good so check it out..im in the UK..your plumbers merchant will stock it and your plumber will fit it..got ceiling splits ? Forget them with this joyous stuff ..just give them a wipe..no more ceiling painting..it looks great.
I watch a lot of diy debunker videos. And I must say you gave THE BEST 👌🏾 D.I.Y. walk through I've seen I don't think you made a motion without explaining exactly what and why you did it. 🎉
Good video. I would add one other thought. When when dividing up the tiles for spacing I would recommend making it so that your edge tiles are as large as possible rather than just snapping a line midway both directions. You may have to shift it to half a tile, off the center of the room. Also don't count on the room being square, so square your lines rather than going parallel to the walls. Probably for most houses that would be close enough, but I would check it and make sure. Thanks for the video.
The way you explain is perfect; slow and clear, concise, and do not waste time or put attention on yourself like the youngsters these days. Thank you, I'll be giving this a try
1 - Polystyrene is a fire hazard 2 - As long as they aren't the old asbestos installations from the 50s or 60s, popcorn ceilings are pretty easy to remove.
I have scraped quite a few popcorn ceilings. Yep. Messy but worth it to have a smooth ceiling. Just get the texture wet and scrape it off with a 12 inch drywall knife. Works great . . . Unless the ceiling has bee painted! In that case, I just go over it with 1/4 inch drywall and finish as normal (I have strapped the ceiling when necessary before putting on the drywall).
I have an awful popcorn ceiling in my living room. Whoever did the taping and mudding did a terrible job. Most of the "joins" can be seen, with no popcorn or tape. Not only that, but I recently had a kitchen fire resulting in soot throughout. Including the ceilings, of course. The house has been professionally cleaned, but walls and ceilings have soot stains. I've been trying to figure out my next step as far as the ceilings. Thanks for your comment, which makes me thing I should go with the 1/4 inch drywall. Now, a question: You say you strapped the ceiling. What the heck does that mean and how important is it? Thanks.
Hi Richard, that is another way to go but if the molding's "lip" is not wide enough, it will not look great either. Most people, believe it or not, prefer gaps. There is also the option of using a filler tile where you can use a design less deep around the perimeter which will not have gaps and can be butted up easier.
This is the problem we had, we had installed 3D PVC 2 by 2 ft ceiling tile, we could not apply crown due to big gaps near the wall. We may have to uninstall tiles to edge of wall & install 2 inch trim against the wall, then apply crown molding since we do not have any gaps.
I disagree about starting at the true center of the ceiling. I would have started at the center of the opening for the light fixture for a better overall look. As it is, now the chandelier looks off. What happens when the "popcorn" starts losing its grip on the sheetrock above? Now you have ceiling tiles coming loose and eventually falling off if you don't adhere them an alternate way. It's a reasonable alternative to scraping, prepping and painting and looks really nice. You could even just scrape and install the tiles, forget the prep and painting. The demonstration and illustration was very good, nice and clear and logical.
I really enjoyed your tutorial. Clear, concise, tips for success, covered all aspects, I prefer white lightening caulk, I find dap caulk opens up every time! I love the crown molding addition. Cutting it upside down is a tip learned by experience. 😂 Thank you for that!!!
The result was definitely better than that nasty popcorn ceiling, however, I really think the crown molding should have went up first, and the vent/fixtures should have been trimmed with a solid smooth white piece around the edges. I personally opted to remove my popcorn ceilings by steam/water/scraping, took a while and was messy as heck, but the smooth ceilings are worth the effort.
Thank you for an easy to follow installation video. I am going to try this on one wall in my bathroom where I took the ceramic title off the wall. I think that it will look nice.
Hello, I would not recommend the foam tiles on a wall as they can be damaged easily. PVC might be a better choice, see here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/faux-tin-ceiling-decor/
I know. The idea is good. The material used is bad. I'm redoing a bathroom ceiling with plastic ceiling tiles & trim...the cost is very reasonable & the tiles can be painted as a future decor change. ...I was shocked to see polystyrene for a real home. Polystyrene materials are used fairly often to build room mockups for companies to use as mobile displays to showcase their products for sale.
It actually does help some since they are made of foam. We do not sell it as acoustical product but people have reported it has dampened the sounds in their rooms after installed them.
What a great video! Never thought about doing this, and my popcorn ceiling gives me the creeps cause its old and who know what is up there. Just wish I had a helper to do this. But wanted to compliment this gentlemen, because he makes even a female feel that they could do this!
The reason for the popcorn ceiling wasn’t a cosmetic thing, it’s was an acoustic damper. Those new tiles are a more effective acoustic damper though I think.
Nothing like putting extremely flammable styrofoam all over your ceiling. If you were trying to escape your house during a fire this stuff would turn into almost a liquid drip down on you and cause severe burns
@@amandabruesch8247it's very serious ruclips.net/video/mQDFgsAWRBo/видео.html This is a fire that happened in a nightclub the ceiling was covered in soundproofing foam a very similar material to what that man is applying on the ceiling in the video. Most of the people who survived this fire wish they hadn't because the pain is so bad from the Burns
Are polystyrene ceiling tiles a fire risk? Yes. Unfortunately polystyrene will begin to soften at relatively high-temperatures approaching 100°C and at that point will begin to shrink. When heated further they will melt and at this point they give off a gaseous and flammable product. If exposed to further heat such as during a house fire, the gases will ignite. The products that are released during melting can also be highly toxic. This does of course the question as to why these products are allowed in construction without further precautionary measures to render them safe during fire.
100 degree c is boiling temp for water... if you in same room as the tiles as they reach that temp get out... beyond that the sheet rock underneath the tiles IS fire retardant. So will slow the fire from spreading. People hang draps in front of windows which can be highly flammable. Point being you can NOT make everything in your house fire proof
@@thequietroom3991 This is well within acceptable risks.. Houses are build to be evacuated very quickly. Well before these would get hot.... safety nazis are everywhere.
@@Kenny1594 to state that houses are built to be evacuated very quickly is missing the point somewhat. If a fire starts in your lounge while you are in bed asleep, the presence of rapidly combustible materials will quickly escalate the fire possibly to the point where burning material is dripping from the ceiling, so even if you do wake up do you want to be running through a shower of burning plastic and noxious gas? Please know that I am not going to respond to any more comments because as they say, you can't argue with stupid.
You just saved my life. I HATE these popcorn ceilings in my house. The house is so old I risk dealing with Asbestos and seriously who has time to be scraping the ceiling of my WHOLE house anyway? Not me. Thanks for sharing
Wondering how long you have to hold the panel in place for the instagrab glue to stick to the popcorn ceiling. My ceiling isn’t as texture as this it’s more so stomped with a texture design.
No time at all, in my experience you just have to press it against the ceiling and it is up there. Granted, if there is dust on the ceiling the glue might just stick to it or if the popcorn is loose but under usual circumstances, you press it and it is done.
"Everything old becomes new again" or so they say. If the ceiling is clean and in good shape leave it be. There are probably other things in a home that age that should be updated for a bigger impact. I pick my battles!
You are the best instructor I have ever seen. You left nothing to the imagination. In fact, with your instructions, I know I can do this! Thank you! I subscribed!
Kudos sir! A job well done, well articulated, well explained!! Every DIY blogger should follow your example.. do the job first then narrate from written talking points! This process eliminates mindless chatter and rambling👍🏽
Left my popcorn ceilings alone. Don't mind them enough to either cover or take off, both being too much work. Besides, I don't really look up at the ceilings that much. Really, I don't know why any builder would use popcorn. Pretty common place in Fl.
@@iordache3278 Absolutely a health and safety reason. These polystyrene tiles and coving are banned due to extreme fire hazard in the UK since the 80's. I'm a specialist decorator by the way so I know my oats lol
I must be in the minority, but I actually see possibilities of incorporating popcorn ceilings into a design-if you know how to work with them. When I moved into my new home two years ago, I did major renovation but opted to keep the popcorn ceilings. Instead I added large, beautiful crown moldings and dazzling chandelier fixtures. It not only completely changed the look of the popcorn ceiling, but actually complemented the elegant look I was trying to achieve. Initially I wasn’t sure it would actually work, but I was pleasantly surprised and very happy with the results. I would never change them now for smooth ceilings.
Very thin and extremely dangerous, all it takes is a small fire and they release toxic fumes while turning that small fire into an inferno very quickly. Ask anybody in the fire service about these and don't expect a kind reaction if you tell them you are thinking about covering your ceiling with them.
I would just leave the popcorn ceiling, or acoustic texture. My parents remodeled their home, but opted to leave the acoustic ceiling texture, and it actually looks nice.
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I covered up my bedroom ceiling with these tiles @ 15 years ago. It wasn't easy for a 4'10" woman who's afraid of climbing a ladder but I got it done. It looks great and is still holding strong.
i am impressed. i am 5 ft and every single time i try one of these ideas i end up injured, out a bunch of money, stressed out and miserable, and I end up doing a bunch of damage and making everything worse. But have I learned my lesson? Nope! I keep trying stuff haha
@@KristinaApplegate funny how you sound exactly like me.
did you paint them, I feel like they would look really unfinished without paint and just look like styrofoam
@@andreamitchell4758 I did paint them before I put them up. Now days, I think you can buy them already painted.
So my question is what kind of glue you use? Cause I want this in my bathroom ceiling but I want to make sure it will hold
Unlike other DIY tutorials, the steps are very clear, well-presented, and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words! Ron Hazelton is truly one of the best in DIY tutorials.
Precise and short. Not too much gabbing or talking to the dog and no distracting music. Thank you!
As a retired technical writer whose career was creating useful instructions, may I commend you sir on the beautiful delivery of your ideas. You imparted your wisdom in each little vignette so brilliantly and succinctly that I received a picture in my head for each thing you talked about. You are a masterful communicator! 😁❤️
My first language is spanish And I see everething clear on my spanish brain thats the way to teach .👍
Well said..
So true..
So true. I was hoping he covered more topics.
100% agree- was thinking the same thing as I listened/watched. Tremendous job, Sir!
Love the true step by step guidance - too many people assume one knows the basics to tackle a project - thanks.
THANCK YOU GREAT JOB GOD BLESS SIR.WOOOW LOOKING GOOD.
I struggle with pounding a nail so the tutorial on is very welcomed.
And from what I have seen in construction, guys struggle, too.
If they taught people how to build a house instead of football, we'd probably be more adept.
Maybe.
@@georgegarcia2178 do not use these tiles, they are a fire hazzard. When they melt they will drip onto you.
The look on your Assistant’s face when the second tile was installed. Priceless!
I didn't catch it the first time. I had to go back and see it. 😄
😁🤣🤗
was looking for this comment! 🤣
He was like: "No! Not there, Ron. You are overlapping the first tile lol"
😂 saw that but he restrained himself! Sign of a good fella!
Before considering this method there are two things to consider:
Textured coatings very often contain asbestos about 5% Chrysotile (white asbestop) so try not to disturb e.g. Dont scrape!
Polystyrene tiles are highly flammable and in the event of a fire they will provide a source of flammable material promoting the rapid spread of fire and the burning material will drip causing secondary fires. The smoke from the burning product is highly toxic and will rapidly spread to other parts of the property.
Any good safer alternatives?
Easiest bet is to skim plaster over them or overplate with plaster board to give a smooth surface then paint, it will look like a new ceiling. The asbestos content is low about 5% (if confirmed to be an ACM) wear an FFP3 mask when screwing through plasterboard if thats the option you go for.
@@densalbeach1 wouldnt have thought the orig popcorn could handle the weight, especially wet from plaster, who knew
Two of the rooms in my house had stippled Artex (trade name for a textured coating) because of the age of the house I presumed that it predated the legislation banning the use of asbestos. I brought in a plasterer to skim both ceilings, the both now look great. To remove Artex a chemical has to be applied XTex is one that is regularly used do scrapes for electrical instalations etc.
@Target Buy a kit; you need to scrape a small sample into a plastic bag and send it to a lab for analysis. Wetting it allows for a fairly dust-free removal but wear disposable gloves and a mask.
Great narration. That is an Emmy award voice. You remind me of the wilderness guy, on the documentary occasionally aired on public tv.
I watched Ron Hazzleton every Saturday morning on t.v. for the home depot improvement.👍
Glad to see him on RUclips 👍
"Where never is heard, a superfluous word........" This was clear, concise, and pictured excellently. You have good taste as well. It's beautiful.
From reading the variety of the comments, from negative to commemorating this guy for such an informative video, my conclusion is. Yes they are super flammable. But in the event of a fire. Damage will already have been done. The tiles are super cute so that’s a plus. In my honest opinion I believe that if ur cautious about installing things properly and make sure everything is wired properly and there’s no open flame I feel like these would be no problem.
We covered our popcorn ceiling with the thinnest sheet rock available. It looks great.
I'm living in a old mobile home. The ceiling is falling apart. You said you used thin sheet rock?
Good idea. That also adds about another 30 mins or so of fire protection
1/4 inch? That stuff is so light. You could've used a spray bottle and lightly wet the ceiling. Then it scrapes off easily. Makes a mess though. As long as you got a good finish man, because 1/4 inch is only 8 ft and means more but joints, it's just as fast to cover it.
@@pegasusfly67 1/4 inch thick.
Nobody told you how to easily take it down? Still can :)
Seems like piling on more stuff that you’ll end up pulling off once it no longer is trendy. I took off all the popcorn ceilings myself in all my rooms. It was a mess but well worth it. Love the look. Very clean.
Nice to think all these renovations that are done in homes now.
Are likely things like this, I was shocked to also see stick on tiles eh. Wth
And it's the easiest way.gluing up those tiles would be tedious
It is not a newoccurance, decor comes and goes. It is nice to have change.
Take it from me these tiles look like someone's nightmare. You are correct stripping the ceilings makes them look like a million dollars. This guys " tv styrofoam packaging " being glued on his ceiling is an embarressment. The gaps he left on the top angle pigeons could make nests and ley eggs up there. I enjoyed the laugh though. I thought at the end he would say if you dont like this new look screw or nail on woood to hide the tile I found online. If the wood is an eye sore simple fill over it with brick. If the brick isnt no longer in fashion, simply drywall over the brick and if the smooth painted drywall isnt of your taste just get your ceilings re stippled.
Those tiles never go out of style.
I'm a GC and never thought of offering that option to my client. I will give them the option now. Thanks.
Hi Fox, great to hear from you! We offer free samples and discounts to PROs like yourself here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/free-samples-catalogs/ . There are many more unique products that we offer, from Faux Wood Beams to Seamless Wall Panels.
As a retired fireman I can tell you that polystyrene ceiling tiles are banned in almost all first world countries as they are a terrible fire hazard causing fires to spread quickly across the ceiling and producing deadly toxic fumes. Very surprised indeed to see that they can still be purchased.
I thought I'd travelled in time back to the 70's. Major fire hazard.
Didn't they introduce a fire retardant polystyrene tile a few years back Ashley?
Yep. Looks great - unfortunately a total fire hazard. So it’s a no from me.
Umm, what alternative do you suggest ? a flame retardant one? All I have seen is plastic.
@@sydsnott5042 ... That sounds extra super toxic. 😆
I guess I'm the only person left that actually prefers a popcorn ceiling. I was at a friend's place the other day who had a flat (?) regular painted ceiling and you could see every little imperfection throughout the whole house. It looked horrible. Plus, the texture of a popcorn ceiling is different than the smooth walls so it adds dimension and interest to the room. I even had the type of popcorn ceiling that you can clean with a damp mop sprayed in my kitchen. I love it!
Just curious, how do you clean the ceiling? Mine get dusty especially where the a/c vents are. Thank you in advance.
@@SimonWoodburyForget Thank you for the information! Sounds like a plan. Since there's asbestos involved I think I'll wear a n95 mask so as not to breathe any of the particulates.
@@SimonWoodburyForget Not sure what you're babbling about. I know the age of my house and that there's a much higher risk of asbestos contamination IF I were to opt for removal. Here in the US we utilize the services of professionals who are licensed and certified by the state for asbestos abatement.
@@SimonWoodburyForget Having trouble following along?
If you cut your caulk tube open on an angle (like is typically indicated on the side of the nozzle) rather than the perpendicular opening shown in this video it makes a nicer smother bead that really smoothes out nice with a moistened finger tip afterwards.
You are correct... that's how I learned to cut the tip of caulk tube for easier application.
Very nice work
That isn’t caulk it’s adhesive he cut it right you want a blob not a nice small line.
My bad haha I see he used caulk later in the video
Thank you for this alternative method. I have popcorn ceilings in my home and I thought I would have to remove it the hard way. This made the process so much easier and do able.
Thank you for this. I'm a retired acoustical ceiling man and as such, I'm glad to see these options are available for homeowners everywhere. I'm also starting my own build later this year and will keep you in mind.
I normally did the standard celotex or Armstrong using grid from Donn or Chicago Metallic. But I want to briefly tell you of a custom bank job I did in Jacksonville. FLA in the late 80's...
We framed gold thinline grid 5'x5', 35' high. Yeah... 35' up.the tiles were 473/4"x47-3/4", concave, center rise about 3-4". Each tile had two lions standing almost upright fighting each other. The job took four of us three weeks, but it was a glorious sight when we finished.
I cannot believe that polystyrene ceiling tiles are still available and in use anywhere in the world! We used to use them in the UK but no longer as they are a massive fire hazard. And even without the fire hazard, they're incredibly difficult to remove when you no longer like them.
There's always one asshole.....
@@stevenmeadows6917 I'm sorry to say this sir but a poster pointing out the elevated risk of fire spread is not an arsehole. Polystyrene is highly flammable and emits noxious gasses when ignited. Go ahead and put them in if you like, but do not cast aspersions on someone's opinion if it was well intentioned. I'm going to guess you're an anti vax conspiracy theorist too right?
@@thequietroom3991 Hey, I don't sugar coat anything.
@@stevenmeadows6917 big difference between sugar coating and making a completely disrespectful and unnecessary comment on an individual, but whatever.
@@thequietroom3991 Oh yes, it was a necessary comment. The guy made an asshole comment, and I just called him out on it. I guess I have a low tolerance for malcontents.
Ron, it is good to see you still kicking. I use to watch your "how to shows" 35 years ago.
If you like the look of those panels, go for it, this is a good instructional video. However, removing a popcorn ceiling isn't difficult and should take less time and money than installing those panels. I just did this throughout my own home. It went a lot faster and was easier than I thought it would be. After I was done, I let the ceiling completely dry, and then used some drywall mud and sanding to fix a few problematic areas. Once I was done, I used some white ceiling paint, and it looked perfect.
Another way to go is to texture the white paint with a special sand that is sold to mix with the paint. I just removed the popcorn in my garage and used this sand finish on it. Removing that popcorn ceiling was one of the worse DIY jobs I ever did. I made a big mess--even in a garage!
@@AStanton1966 Yeah, it's messy, and I suppose there were different methods used to apply it, so how it comes off might vary based on the way it was applied. But on mine, I just used a spray bottle and a 10" taping knife. It came off very easy. Very messy, but very easy.
We did ours too. Not that difficult.
Ours had plaster in the mix, it was a nightmare to remove.
Unless it's older popcorn with asbestos.
Excellent video, thank you! For fellow ND folks, this is perfect at 1.5x speed.
Our popcorn ceiling from the 1970s had asbestos in it. Might want to have any such ceilings tested before making modifications.
I removed it in my house from the 80s now I’m nervous I may have screwed myself. Although most of the stuf I read says by the time my house was built it wasn’t used anymore.
Asbestos is a concern for properties before 1973
Same here. Turned out it was in all the other textured walls and in some old floor tiles under the carpet on the basement floor.
Had to call in an abatement team before anyone would work on the house. What a pain!
(house was built in 1969)
Home Depot and others sell testing kit for asbestos and mailed to a testing center.
These popcorn covering used very little asbestos if any, I heard!
But testing it don't cost much!
@@PlumbDrumb People still getting conned b y that BS still today ?! PEOPLE ! Asbestos is ONLY dangerous when it,s strands ( microscopic ) are cut or ground or in some way strewn into the air you are breathing. Put on a mask..... wet the product and take it down on a Saturday afternoon. ( saving a freakin fortune too ) On the same note..... dont lick the lead paint on your porch.... paint over it LOL I promise you wont become retarded !
I tried scraping the popcorn ceilings in my home, just to find they had been painted.
Someone suggested drywalling the ceilings.. well for being a single homeowner of a 4100 sq ft house that would be very costly, considering the rising prices.
I love the look of the tiles and how quickly they go up.
If the new owner wants to replace the ceilings.. that's their call.
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You have a great sounding voice. I think you should narrate children’s stories.
I was thinking the same exact thing. lol.
This was the absolute best DIY video I have ever seen on RUclips! He gave me Bob Vila vibes but with better instructions and visuals 😍
Well, I like my popcorn ceilings, and my beautiful light green walls. Looks very retro. Hey, if I like , that's all that matters. Nothing wrong with old school!!👊🤓👍
dude popcorn ceiling is disgusting but nothing wrong with disgusting ceilings
Those ceilings are 30 to 50% asbestos. Chopping that down without the correct ppe will shorten your live by 20 to 30 years.
Love the video. You are perfectly detailed in your steps.
Great idea ! ! Especially for those that have the resources, etc. to do that. Tried do it yourself stuff and found that it didn't work out very well on many projects because we really didn't have the necessary skills. Well, we live with what we have. Most importantly, we have a home, shelter. For that we are grateful and blessed. We realize many people don't even have that. So, be thankful and grateful for what you do have.
I had to pay $$$ to have mine removed...didn't have the skills/inclination...but had to get it removed as it (popcorn ceiling texture) was done in the asbestos era and didn't know if mine had it or not....great attitude on your part tho'!
Added a faux textured 'Tin celling' to my small bathroom. Went up so easy, adding a reflective aspect LOVE IT !
You explain and showed everything in detail that wasn’t hard to follow nor understand. If you are a teacher, your students are extremely lucky. Thank you for this.🌹
Dittos on the post below. In my past career I too wrote technical newsletters and countless other articles and instructions/directions.... you are a superb communicator!
In England, ceiling tiles can now be bought , made from incombustible vinyl.
However, such tiles still remind me of those awful dangerous polystyrene tiles that could come, flaming , down if a fire broke out. Also the edge coving was equally ghastly. After a few years, badly installed tiles came adrift.
I have had some of my Artexed ( peppercorn) ceilings skimmed over , by a skilled plasterer; yes all furniture and carpets must be well covered, but the result is a beautifully smooth ceiling. I then had gyproc coving installed , to finish off the rooms.
The white result does not need painting , for quite a few years.
My home was built in 60s and had popcorn ceilings with plain sheet rock walls. I orange peel textured the walls and sanded the ceilings down to where it's a match. It looks good and nobody's the wiser.
But, to each his own.
Could you do a video about removing polystyrene tiles off of a once-popcorn ceiling?
Exactly!
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This was the perfect tutorial! Thank you so much, I can't wait to cover my horrible ceiling!! It looks so much easier than I'd thought too!
I did a very similar installation but the tiles snap into a grid that screws into the ceiling. There’s a bathroom above that sometimes leaks and we wanted to be able to access the ceiling in case of leaks. The plastic tiles are water proof and we can just pull them down if we need to.
You can now buy low voltage pot lights that are 1/2 an inch thick. I cut circles in the center of some of the tiles and glued the pot lights into them. Since it’s low voltage I cut the wires that came with the lights and extended them with thin bell wire that I simply fed through the grid. You can do this as the low voltage is safe to touch or even short out. There’s not enough power in the wires for them to heat up when shorted or enough voltage to give you a shock if you touch them.
I now have pot lights exactly in the center of the tiles and I didn’t have to cut holes in the drywall ceiling.
What tiles / grid did u use?
Beautiful work and straight to the point. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!
The open spaces were the crown molding meets the tiles looks bad...they should also be filled with a Spackle type of product
I like this wise ole craftsman. He reminds me of a cross between a HS shop teacher and kindly grandpa...
I did this in my small powder room. Really love the look. For the larger rooms I plan on removing it altogether. If anyone is buying a new build home, stress to the builder that you want flat ceilings, no popcorn or they will go ahead and do the popcorn as it is cheaper. I hate the stuff and as I bought an older home, it is everywhere. Thank you to the people who mentioned asbestos being used in the 70’s in the popcorn ceilings. I am most likely okay but will do testing anyway as a precaution.
Polystyrene panels are a significant fire risk
Nice looking but did u see the huge gap between the tile and the crown??
I agree with the other people commenting on the fire hazard, I've seen videos of these on fire, quite terrifying! The best way to get rid of the popcorn is to scrape off all of the high spots and put up 1/2 inch sheet rock, you can locate the joists by drilling since it would not matter if you leave some holes, it's possible the popcorn was put up to hide cracks in a plaster ceiling (50s era house) in that case use hardened Philips screws to attach the sheetrock since the joists are probably oak and extremely hard after all this time (I know because I remodeled a 50's era house)
You should always test for asbestos, popcorn ceiling is notorious for containing asbestos as it was popular at the same time that asbestos was used in building materials. Scraping it off or drilling into it releases all the fibres.
It’s sad to see people who think they know best posting all this potentially dangerous advice on RUclips.
I agree about the fire hazard but exposure to friable asbestos to your whole family is also a major health risk that needs to be considered.
This guy's on the verge of ASMR and self-help. I feel better now
He does it with such care ❤️ hard to find such meticulous work nowadays
You think that crown molding was meticulous?
From an install perspective, before striking 2 perpendicular lines check room for square. As an expert I would strike 1 line along longest wall then create a field of tiles and strike 2nd line off that established field.
This is a wonderful video! We were literally about to scrape our popcorn ceilings. Buying ceiling tiles is wayyyyyy better. Thank you for clear and precise instructions.
Hi, great to hear that the video was able to provide an idea for your ceiling. We carry many different designs here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/glue-up-ceiling-tiles/
Very dangerous to put on ceiling in case of fire. Not recommended in UK.
We covered our popcorn ceiling with the thinnest Sheetrock available. It was relatively easy and looks great. Also not a busy ceiling pattern wise.
Oh My Gosh, I love his calming voice.
Yeah, let's clad our ceilings with a fire hazard. Good idea! I'm guessing the US had the same problem with asbestos in Artex (or other makes of textured finishes) as the UK, so the best thing to do is skim over it.
Awesome video! You did a really great job of explaining everything perfectly to a T. Thank you very much I enjoyed watching your video
Thank you! Glad you have enjoyed the video.
Polystyrene? Seriously? I have been to many fires and this stuff is lethal.
Thought they had banned these as fire hazard
People are falling for the covid vaccine BS, why not this?
Do not do this. Very dangerous in a fire. Drips down when melts 👎
Cannot believe that this is being suggested it is an extremely dangerous fire hazard.
These tiles are banned in some countries and properties can fail fire checks for having them fitted, huge fire hazard!
love your directions! Anyone, including those with 0 experience, can follow these directions. Good on you
I thought the popcorn ceiling looked better, it was clean and also is more fire resistant. it also had nice neat corners. But when they get damaged or dirty they can be hard to repair so it looks nice again. I am looking for something to put over an existing ceiling but do not want styrofoam or plastic on my ceiling.
Same what did you come up with. Maybe tin tiles
I’ve just had my popcorn bathroom ceiling done ..it looks fabulous…my plumber did it…its tongue and groove faux white wood…
They are very flimsy lightweight plastic planks. The ceiling is battened with one and a half inch square beams ,then you just tack on the planks..it really does look good so check it out..im in the UK..your plumbers merchant will stock it and your plumber will fit it..got ceiling splits ? Forget them with this joyous stuff ..just give them a wipe..no more ceiling painting..it looks great.
I love the calm voice of this man. I will do as he says to get a perfect job done, but I will use a laser level.
Excellent explanation for those who are no familiar with remodeling. I love it thanks
I watch a lot of diy debunker videos. And I must say you gave THE BEST 👌🏾 D.I.Y. walk through I've seen I don't think you made a motion without explaining exactly what and why you did it. 🎉
Good video. I would add one other thought. When when dividing up the tiles for spacing I would recommend making it so that your edge tiles are as large as possible rather than just snapping a line midway both directions. You may have to shift it to half a tile, off the center of the room. Also don't count on the room being square, so square your lines rather than going parallel to the walls. Probably for most houses that would be close enough, but I would check it and make sure.
Thanks for the video.
But what about the little gaps between the molding and the ceiling tiles??
Thanks for sharing👍
Caulk it
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I personally preferred the old view of the ceiling based on the outcome.
The way you explain is perfect; slow and clear, concise, and do not waste time or put attention on yourself like the youngsters these days. Thank you, I'll be giving this a try
1 - Polystyrene is a fire hazard
2 - As long as they aren't the old asbestos installations from the 50s or 60s, popcorn ceilings are pretty easy to remove.
Just loved the entire presentation from ordering to receiving the package and application. Thank you thank you!
Your vocabulary is precise, one of the best video I every watch. Very explanatory.
I have scraped quite a few popcorn ceilings. Yep. Messy but worth it to have a smooth ceiling. Just get the texture wet and scrape it off with a 12 inch drywall knife. Works great . . . Unless the ceiling has bee painted! In that case, I just go over it with 1/4 inch drywall and finish as normal (I have strapped the ceiling when necessary before putting on the drywall).
I have an awful popcorn ceiling in my living room. Whoever did the taping and mudding did a terrible job. Most of the "joins" can be seen, with no popcorn or tape. Not only that, but I recently had a kitchen fire resulting in soot throughout. Including the ceilings, of course. The house has been professionally cleaned, but walls and ceilings have soot stains. I've been trying to figure out my next step as far as the ceilings. Thanks for your comment, which makes me thing I should go with the 1/4 inch drywall. Now, a question: You say you strapped the ceiling. What the heck does that mean and how important is it? Thanks.
You should have done the crown molding first, the way you did it left huge gaps where it touched the textured tiles.
Hi Richard, that is another way to go but if the molding's "lip" is not wide enough, it will not look great either. Most people, believe it or not, prefer gaps. There is also the option of using a filler tile where you can use a design less deep around the perimeter which will not have gaps and can be butted up easier.
This is the problem we had, we had installed 3D PVC 2 by 2 ft ceiling tile, we could not apply crown due to big gaps near the wall. We may have to uninstall tiles to edge of wall & install 2 inch trim against the wall, then apply crown molding since we do not have any gaps.
I agree molding should have been put up first..
I disagree about starting at the true center of the ceiling. I would have started at the center of the opening for the light fixture for a better overall look. As it is, now the chandelier looks off. What happens when the "popcorn" starts losing its grip on the sheetrock above? Now you have ceiling tiles coming loose and eventually falling off if you don't adhere them an alternate way. It's a reasonable alternative to scraping, prepping and painting and looks really nice. You could even just scrape and install the tiles, forget the prep and painting. The demonstration and illustration was very good, nice and clear and logical.
Excellent tutorial and beautiful job done, thank you for explaining with detail and precision!
I really enjoyed your tutorial. Clear, concise, tips for success, covered all aspects, I prefer white lightening caulk, I find dap caulk opens up every time! I love the crown molding addition. Cutting it upside down is a tip learned by experience. 😂 Thank you for that!!!
We had a popcorn ceiling once. Instead of taking it down we had it skim coated. You would never know it was ever a popcorn ceiling.
My mom did this at her house too!
How much did it cost you?
That's what I want to do. The fire risk of these tiles concerns me. It's lovely, but potentially toxic.
@@MissMarshall it cost us about three hundred dollars for the labor. We paid separately for the materials.
@@dannysgirl1549 wow. When did you have it done?
I can't imagine not scraping the ceiling. Much cheaper and not a fire hazard!
The result was definitely better than that nasty popcorn ceiling, however, I really think the crown molding should have went up first, and the vent/fixtures should have been trimmed with a solid smooth white piece around the edges. I personally opted to remove my popcorn ceilings by steam/water/scraping, took a while and was messy as heck, but the smooth ceilings are worth the effort.
You do know this popcorn ceilings have ASBESTOS.
Thank you for an easy to follow installation video. I am going to try this on one wall in my bathroom where I took the ceramic title off the wall. I think that it will look nice.
Hello, I would not recommend the foam tiles on a wall as they can be damaged easily. PVC might be a better choice, see here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/faux-tin-ceiling-decor/
Thank you so much kind sir for the information. I will definitely get the PVC type. God blessings.@@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
Excellent instructional video! To the point,. And, the videotaping was in sync with what was being said.
Looks great but would it work on stucco/textured ceilings??
With ease! See all the options: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/styrofoam-ceiling-tiles-20x20/
@@DecorativeCeilingTilesInc thx👍🏼
What about the gap between the trim and tile? Looks bad in the after shot. Same with the vent noticeable gaps all around it??
There are ways to avoid gaps, we can provide advice at 866-297-0380
I have Artex ceilings, the swirly pattern not the spiky one ... I like them! A fresh coat of paint and they are just great!
This is not a DYI for a home decor upgrade but rather a Step by Step instruction guide on how to build your personal oven and tomb.
I know. The idea is good. The material used is bad. I'm redoing a bathroom ceiling with plastic ceiling tiles & trim...the cost is very reasonable & the tiles can be painted as a future decor change. ...I was shocked to see polystyrene for a real home. Polystyrene materials are used fairly often to build room mockups for companies to use as mobile displays to showcase their products for sale.
Does this help with soundproofing?
It actually does help some since they are made of foam. We do not sell it as acoustical product but people have reported it has dampened the sounds in their rooms after installed them.
What a great video! Never thought about doing this, and my popcorn ceiling gives me the creeps cause its old and who know what is up there. Just wish I had a helper to do this. But wanted to compliment this gentlemen, because he makes even a female feel that they could do this!
They are a fire hazard, don't do it.
The reason for the popcorn ceiling wasn’t a cosmetic thing, it’s was an acoustic damper. Those new tiles are a more effective acoustic damper though I think.
This is an excellent tutorial! Very easy to understand and encouraging. Thank you.🙂
Soothing voice makes the job seemingly easier
Nothing like putting extremely flammable styrofoam all over your ceiling. If you were trying to escape your house during a fire this stuff would turn into almost a liquid drip down on you and cause severe burns
I don't sit around worrying about things like that.
@@amandabruesch8247it's very serious ruclips.net/video/mQDFgsAWRBo/видео.html
This is a fire that happened in a nightclub the ceiling was covered in soundproofing foam a very similar material to what that man is applying on the ceiling in the video. Most of the people who survived this fire wish they hadn't because the pain is so bad from the Burns
@@amandabruesch8247 Well you SHOULD!!
@@amandabruesch8247 your funeral.
@@AndrewLumsden I bet you are afraid of the common cold too, huh? When did men become such cowards, sheesh!
You are a very good teacher sir
Are polystyrene ceiling tiles a fire risk?
Yes. Unfortunately polystyrene will begin to soften at relatively high-temperatures approaching 100°C and at that point will begin to shrink. When heated further they will melt and at this point they give off a gaseous and flammable product. If exposed to further heat such as during a house fire, the gases will ignite. The products that are released during melting can also be highly toxic. This does of course the question as to why these products are allowed in construction without further precautionary measures to render them safe during fire.
100 degree c is boiling temp for water... if you in same room as the tiles as they reach that temp get out... beyond that the sheet rock underneath the tiles IS fire retardant. So will slow the fire from spreading. People hang draps in front of windows which can be highly flammable. Point being you can NOT make everything in your house fire proof
@@Kenny1594 that is true but you can reduce the risk.
@@thequietroom3991 This is well within acceptable risks.. Houses are build to be evacuated very quickly. Well before these would get hot.... safety nazis are everywhere.
@@Kenny1594 hang draps? sounds as silly as using polystyrene as a building material. lol
@@Kenny1594 to state that houses are built to be evacuated very quickly is missing the point somewhat. If a fire starts in your lounge while you are in bed asleep, the presence of rapidly combustible materials will quickly escalate the fire possibly to the point where burning material is dripping from the ceiling, so even if you do wake up do you want to be running through a shower of burning plastic and noxious gas? Please know that I am not going to respond to any more comments because as they say, you can't argue with stupid.
Great video
It really is, Ron Hazelton is one of the best at DIY tutorials.
I think Polystyrene tiles are outlawed in most countries now because of the fire risk.
This is simply not true. The tiles are widely manufactured in Germany, Poland, Russia, etc. and used worldwide.
This video is so well done! It reminds me of the old Bob Vila tv show 😁
Thanks Josh! There are 4 more videos from Ron coming this year. :-)
You just saved my life. I HATE these popcorn ceilings in my house. The house is so old I risk dealing with Asbestos and seriously who has time to be scraping the ceiling of my WHOLE house anyway? Not me. Thanks for sharing
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Wondering how long you have to hold the panel in place for the instagrab glue to stick to the popcorn ceiling. My ceiling isn’t as texture as this it’s more so stomped with a texture design.
No time at all, in my experience you just have to press it against the ceiling and it is up there. Granted, if there is dust on the ceiling the glue might just stick to it or if the popcorn is loose but under usual circumstances, you press it and it is done.
"Everything old becomes new again" or so they say. If the ceiling is clean and in good shape leave it be. There are probably other things in a home that age that should be updated for a bigger impact. I pick my battles!
You are the best instructor I have ever seen. You left nothing to the imagination. In fact, with your instructions, I know I can do this! Thank you! I subscribed!
Kudos sir! A job well done, well articulated, well explained!! Every DIY blogger should follow your example.. do the job first then narrate from written talking points! This process eliminates mindless chatter and rambling👍🏽
Great presentation. One inquiry I have is would it look better if the light fixture was recentered as well?
EXACTLY my thought - looks daft now !
Thank you for posting this video. You have no idea how helpful your video was.
No problem
Left my popcorn ceilings alone. Don't mind them enough to either cover or take off, both being too much work. Besides, I don't really look up at the ceilings that much. Really, I don't know why any builder would use popcorn. Pretty common place in Fl.
I’d be very concerned with poly styrene since it’s extremely flammable.
They're banned in the UK
@@DarrenHarrison7160 exactly what I was thinking as I saw the thumbnail for the video
I was thinking wait a minute, don't they give off gases...hmmm I knew there was some problem.
@@DarrenHarrison7160 Health and safety reason??
@@iordache3278 Absolutely a health and safety reason. These polystyrene tiles and coving are banned due to extreme fire hazard in the UK since the 80's. I'm a specialist decorator by the way so I know my oats lol
I must be in the minority, but I actually see possibilities of incorporating popcorn ceilings into a design-if you know how to work with them. When I moved into my new home two years ago, I did major renovation but opted to keep the popcorn ceilings. Instead I added large, beautiful crown moldings and dazzling chandelier fixtures. It not only completely changed the look of the popcorn ceiling, but actually complemented the elegant look I was trying to achieve. Initially I wasn’t sure it would actually work, but I was pleasantly surprised and very happy with the results. I would never change them now for smooth ceilings.
Very thin and extremely dangerous, all it takes is a small fire and they release toxic fumes while turning that small fire into an inferno very quickly.
Ask anybody in the fire service about these and don't expect a kind reaction if you tell them you are thinking about covering your ceiling with them.
I would just leave the popcorn ceiling, or acoustic texture. My parents remodeled their home, but opted to leave the acoustic ceiling texture, and it actually looks nice.