Here are all my #DIY tips for popcorn ceiling removal!1- Safety first! Popcorn ceilings on homes older than 1980 are likely to contain asbestos. It is always worth testing. Even if your home is newer than 1980, (like ours was) you should always wear a resperator and eyewear. I was dumb and didnt because this was years ago and it tested negative for asbestos and i didn’t realize there are still harmful particulates in it! So do as I say, not as I do!2) Popcorn ceiling removal is very messy! Cover

READ THIS👇 tips on Beadboard OVER popcorn ceilings ***CHECK FOR ASBESTOS (if built before 1980s)*** Before doing anything, test the popcorn ceiling for asbestos, especially if your home was built before the mid-1980s. If it contains asbestos, do not scrape it. Covering with beadboard is a safer solution! ***LOCATE YOUR CEILING JOISTS*** Use a stud finder to locate ALL ceiling joists! (All your nails NEED TO BE IN A JOIST FOR THIS TO HOLD) Mark them across the ceiling.. this is where you’ll nail