Not only is it less messy and time consuming but it is also a fairly easy process that any aspiring diyer can tackle in a weekend.
Cheap cover popcorn ceiling.
Adding a layer of drywall to mask your popcorn ceiling is an easy way to get a smooth ceiling.
And with the planks that we used it was relatively cheap since they cost around 1 per square foot.
Seal in your popcorn ceiling by applying ceiling tile.
Figured i would still have to paint but it alleviated the need for primer.
I had them cut in 4 lengths rather than 8.
Tile is another good option for covering the ceiling.
Ideas to cover popcorn ceiling paint it.
For the dormer bedroom redesign we decided that the easiest way to cover a popcorn ceiling would be with planks.
Just glue up we used cheap caulk for the adhesive these ultra lite tiles made of recycled styrofoam are easy to cut and can be painted it would have cost around 1200 to have the old ceiling scraped down and another 1200 to have it refinished and painted.
Thanks for sharing this.
The tiles have beveled edges for an easy butt joint installation.
One of our favorite ideas for this material is covering popcorn ceiling with beadboard.
Faux tin ceiling tiles are one of my favorite ways to cover up popcorn ceilings.
However if you decide to install it yourself and are working alone you may need a drywall lift.
I was searching for a cheap way to cover a popcorn ceiling and this was perfect.
Compare wood and vinyl options and choose the one that best suits your budget and diy aspirations.
What an easy and relatively inexpensive way to cover up the 80 s popcorn ceiling.
No mess no scraping.
About our styrofoam ceiling tiles polystyrene styrofoam ceiling tiles are one of the fastest and easiest ways to cover the popcorn ceilings and enhance any room s decor.
Covering popcorn ceilings with planks.
Beadboard panels are an efficient economical way to get that popular tongue and groove porchy look to cover up an unattractive ceiling.
You can rent one from your local home supply store like home depot or lowes.
You also have to be extra cautious if the ceilings were popcorned before 1979 because of the risk of asbestos.
Painting a ceiling is an inexpensive fix.
All you need to do is glue the ceiling tiles directly over the popcorn.
All you have to do is paint them any color you want and glue them up there.
They come with the patterns already embossed on them and are super light.
Wood adds a.
They beckon with the shimmer of patterned metal the richness of wood the delightful charm of beadboard or the essence of old world plaster.
I went to home depot to get my hardboard and found they had it in white.
Which means they are super easy to install.