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**SABL** · 11-14-2008, 07:59 AM

Hey mammabear!!

Good advice. Yep, butt joints can be a problem and most often need to be "busted out" (what I last heard for the term of double widing). Ceilings can be big trouble even for some "pros", let alone the average homeowner. Texture is the easiest way to make a ceiling look good and smooth finish takes a really skilled hand.

Priming is very important.... glad you mentioned it!! And definitely sand..... a drywall sander is the most effective for larger areas.

11-14-2008, 07:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
SABL TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 916 OS: WinXP SP3	Re: Popcorn finish not coming off the ceiling Hey mammabear!! Good advice. Yep, butt joints can be a problem and most often need to be "busted out" (what I last heard for the term of double widing). Ceilings can be big trouble even for some "pros", let alone the average homeowner. Texture is the easiest way to make a ceiling look good and smooth finish takes a really skilled hand. Priming is very important.... glad you mentioned it!! And definitely sand..... a drywall sander is the most effective for larger areas.