Desert Rat Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 This is a huge room. It had a smoother, orange peel texture over the actual kitchen. The rest was that popcorn yuck. Several years ago I decided to scrape off the popcorn. Yes, I know, I know. So, I tried to roll on texture to make it look better. It looked worse. Then we had to put any projects on hold for awhile. We finally found something to fix it! These are 20x20 polysterene (sp?) tiles. They feel like styrofoam and are very thin and light. Over 400 sq. ft. took dh and me a little less than 4 hours. He still has a little caulking to do, but I'm super happy with the outcome! Way better than popcorn. Oh, and these tiles can be laid right over popcorn texture.:svengo: If I'd only known! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Wow. Do you have a name for these things? (Brand, store, whatever?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Very nice! That looks a lot easier than the old tin ceiling panels we put up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Nice! I still have two rooms in my house in which to remove the popcorn ceilings. I've gotten quite good at it. There were places that needed a little mudding and sanding, but overall they came out okay. But what a pain. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 We got them through a company called antique ceilings dot com. They are also on ebay where they offer free shipping. They have over 20 different styles and are meant to mimic tin ceiling panels. They also have them in different finishes/colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Did you just wet it down a bit, scrape it off, then paint? The texture didn't look right when I did that. We have textured ceilings in every room in the house. After the mess I made out of the kitchen, I changed my mind doing the rest because I didn't like how they turned out. But, if you have another way of doing it that makes it look okay, I might tackle that project. Some day. Not now. Later. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Did you just wet it down a bit, scrape it off, then paint? The texture didn't look right when I did that. We have textured ceilings in every room in the house. After the mess I made out of the kitchen, I changed my mind doing the rest because I didn't like how they turned out. But, if you have another way of doing it that makes it look okay, I might tackle that project. Some day. Not now. Later. :) I wet it down, scraped it off. Wet it and scraped some more, sanded a bit, mudded in some areas, complained a LOT ( :cursing:) and then primed and painted when it finally looked good enough. The trick was not to let dh do it. He was in a BIG hurry and took chunks out of the ceiling. This did not save us any time and labor. :glare: ETA: The first room we did was a disaster. I ended up mudding and sanding the entire thing. That was before we realized we should wet it down. Oh, and the sanding screens are terrible. If you try it again, use the little 3M sponges with the angled corner on one end. They really take it down fast. Those, plus lots of advil for your sore neck and it's do-able. :tongue_smilie: Edited March 11, 2012 by darlasowders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryTime Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Looks fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hmm. I think because our walls are textured, like all houses here, it looks weird if the ceiling isn't. What a pain! I don't know what they were thinking! I agree about the dh thing. :) He tends to hurry it along, too. I usually am put to the tedious tasks like modular furniture building, painting, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Pretty! Me likey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Much better than popcorn ceiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 What a nice looking ceiling! I'm embarrassed to admit we have popcorn ceilings in the main living areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Wow. That looks great. Makes me want to do my ceilings and there is nothing wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Your ceiling looks beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Very pretty! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 This looks great!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 The ceiling looks wonderful! Do you hire out? LOL! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeforthelord Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I've been wanting to try this kind of ceiling in one room, just to see how it comes out. Glad you posted the pic - it looks fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Did you just wet it down a bit, scrape it off, then paint? The texture didn't look right when I did that. We have textured ceilings in every room in the house. After the mess I made out of the kitchen, I changed my mind doing the rest because I didn't like how they turned out. But, if you have another way of doing it that makes it look okay, I might tackle that project. Some day. Not now. Later. :) Before diving into more textured ceiling projects, I want to warn you about possible asbestos content. A LOT of popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, which means that the dust is quite dangerous to inhale. Sanding one room will infect your entire house with asbestos fibers. Even though asbestos manufacturing was outlawed decades ago, manufacturers were allowed to use up existing asbestos stock. Some companies continued using asbestos in construction for decades. The age of your ceilings will not tell you whether or not there is asbestos content--the ONLY reliable way to know is by lab testing. Fortunately, this is not hard to do. You can google asbestos testing and find a lab local to you. To collect a sample for testing, wear an asbestos filter ($20 at a hardware store), wet the area thoroughly, and carefully chip off a chunk. Double bag the sample in ziplock bags and bring it to the lab. Check with the lab you are using to see how big a chunk they want. Many labs will charge an arm and a leg to send a guy to get the sample. However, collecting a sample is easy so find a lab that will let you collect it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Those tiles look incredible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 It looks LOVELY!!! Excellent choice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 wow, that is seriously booootiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 What a beautiful kitchen ceiling!!! Way to go!!!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Before diving into more textured ceiling projects, I want to warn you about possible asbestos content. A LOT of popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, which means that the dust is quite dangerous to inhale. Sanding one room will infect your entire house with asbestos fibers. Even though asbestos manufacturing was outlawed decades ago, manufacturers were allowed to use up existing asbestos stock. Some companies continued using asbestos in construction for decades. The age of your ceilings will not tell you whether or not there is asbestos content--the ONLY reliable way to know is by lab testing. Fortunately, this is not hard to do. You can google asbestos testing and find a lab local to you. To collect a sample for testing, wear an asbestos filter ($20 at a hardware store), wet the area thoroughly, and carefully chip off a chunk. Double bag the sample in ziplock bags and bring it to the lab. Check with the lab you are using to see how big a chunk they want. Many labs will charge an arm and a leg to send a guy to get the sample. However, collecting a sample is easy so find a lab that will let you collect it yourself. Thanks for this warning; we're about to do some work by the bedrooms upstairs. OP--Your ceiling looks great! I also love your kitchen "border"--all the older kitchen gadgets... very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 It looks great. Our house is weird and has the orange peel texture on the walls and ceiling in every room except the dining room and one bathroom. In those two odd rooms they walls are orange peel on the bottom and then super smooth on top. I hate orange peel although it's not as bad and popcorn. I hate having to paint them because it's hard to make sure you get good coverage. I can't change them though because it's a rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks, Strider. Our house was built after asbestos was taken out of production of that texture. It's in our homeowner's inspection and report when we originally bought the house. It's great to know for other people! Watch that popcorn, guys! It's evil in more than one way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I love it! It looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks! I've been collecting old kitchen gadgets for the last 10 years or so. I only have 4 or so left to complete the boarder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicMom Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 wow! Awesome job! I demand a link!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Ha! I'm not good at links. Let me practice. antiqueceilings.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hey! I did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Kalah, how did they go up? Did you use furring strips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 No. We used the adhesive they recommended. It's like a mastic. It comes in a bucket from Home Depot. AcrylPro, I think is the name. It was $12 a bucket and our huge kitchen needed 3 buckets. They recommended putting dots in the four corners and one in the middle. We did a few more than that because they are 20x 20 tiles and sagged a bit with just the 5 dots. We used 2 plastic spoons and applied it like putting cookie dough on a cookie sheet. LOL Dh just finished the caulking today. Looks even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 No. We used the adhesive they recommended. It's like a mastic. It comes in a bucket from Home Depot. AcrylPro, I think is the name. It was $12 a bucket and our huge kitchen needed 3 buckets. They recommended putting dots in the four corners and one in the middle. We did a few more than that because they are 20x 20 tiles and sagged a bit with just the 5 dots. We used 2 plastic spoons and applied it like putting cookie dough on a cookie sheet. LOL Dh just finished the caulking today. Looks even better! Excellent! I never saw the point of bothering with furring strips. At that point, it seems easier to re-drywall. This is a great alternative!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofsbandeg Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I love it!!!!!!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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