Applying the texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick and easy way to hide imperfections and didn t require any painting afterward.
Popcorn ceiling peeling off in bathroom.
You might think that peeling ceiling paint is simply an old house problem.
It s important to work carefully though if you don t want your paint to peel.
The second story ceiling in the hallway is cracking and falling off.
Repairing a peeling popcorn ceiling involves removal of the damaged portions and reapplying a new coat of texture.
The process involves low cost items available at any home improvement store.
But there are reasons why paint especially that on a ceiling keeps flaking off in a home of any age.
It has popcorn ceiling on a heated ceiling.
But the rough texture catches lots of dust and cobwebs and it can be difficult to know how to remove popcorn ceiling.
As long as the texture isn t sagging flaking or shedding a popcorn ceiling can simply be painted to update the look.
It was redone but it happened a second time.
Popcorn ceilings common in homes starting in the 1960s are still found in homes today.
The whole first floor has it but the bathroom is the only one peeling.
I have a kind of unique situation in my downstairs bathroom.
Popcorn ceiling was professionally removed from our entire home refinished and painted.
Every other room is beautiful.
The peeling of the texture may be caused by a variety of causes.
Peeling paint can often be caused by moisture problems or extreme climate changes so fix any problems that were causing the paint to peel before attempting to fix the paint itself or it will likely just peel again.
Any thoughts as to why this happened.
Textured ceilings are difficult to fix because if you try to scrape away peeling paint the texture can come away with it.
Because the texture is applied over the existing dry wall on the ceiling it can peel off over time due to moisture impact damage or simply old age.
Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the 60s and 70s.
In older homes or those with poor construction you may find your popcorn ceiling flaking and peeling away.