need ideas for textured ceiling

[blueindian]

I'm looking for some ideas for a textured ceiling. We're almost done removing asbestos-containing popcorn from the entire house. (why yes, that is a PITA!)

When I began the project, I was under the impression that the asbestos was only in the aggregate. I've since come to learn that I should assume that it's througout the spray.

In the process of scraping the asbestos off, I damaged the ceiling in some places. I'd planned to mud & sand them prior to painting. But, given the asbestos, I can't sand. So, I want to do some sort of light texture.

What could I do that would hide imperfections but be as close to smooth as possible? Ideally, the texturing would be hardly noticible since the whole point of removing the popcorn was to get a smooth ceiling.

Any ideas?

[sizemic1]

How about giving the whole ceiling a thin coat of mud and a light sanding. We had a guy fix the ceiling imperfections in the room I remodeled using that technique. It really came out good. Not only would you get a nice smooth texture, but you will have encapsulated any remaining asbestos containing material.

[blueindian]

How about giving the whole ceiling a thin coat of mud and a light sanding. We had a guy fix the ceiling imperfections in the room I remodeled using that technique. It really came out good. Not only would you get a nice smooth texture, but you will have encapsulated any remaining asbestos containing material.

I thought about that, I'm just really paranoid about sanding through to the original layer and releasing asbestos into my house.

[hoey222]

there are some ceiling paints that contain sand for a textured finish. they can be applied a couple different ways depending on the texture you want. it can go on pretty thick if you need it to as well. home depot or lowes will have a bruchure as well showing you some of the different textures and how to apply them.

[nickel]

how about re-popcorning it? it doesn't have to be big stubbly popcorn, just a light texture to cover the flaws.
i have seen ceilings sprayed with texture and it looks nice. one room i've seen even had a little sparkle mixed in and it made the ceiling look like there were stars twinkling at night when a bit of soft light hit it.

and if you want to do it yourself - ask at Home Depot or the like if they rent the spraying machine.

[blueindian]

how about re-popcorning it? it doesn't have to be big stubbly popcorn, just a light texture to cover the flaws.
i have seen ceilings sprayed with texture and it looks nice. one room i've seen even had a little sparkle mixed in and it made the ceiling look like there were stars twinkling at night when a bit of soft light hit it.

and if you want to do it yourself - ask at Home Depot or the like if they rent the spraying machine.

no way am i putting popcorn back on it. i HATE popcorn ceilings. I spent many hours removing that crap...I certainly don't want to put it back.

I'm actually considering priming it to seal in the resedue and then hanging new sheetrock over it.

[nickel]

no way am i putting popcorn back on it. i HATE popcorn ceilings. I spent many hours removing that crap...I certainly don't want to put it back.

I'm actually considering priming it to seal in the resedue and then hanging new sheetrock over it.
yeh, i thought you might say that. i was trying to think of a way to save you the work of covering the flaws, and like i said, not popcorn like you had, but texture.

new sheetrock? man, that would be a lot of work/expense.
how about tin ceilings? :P

ever seen swirled ceilings?

[blueindian]

yeh, i thought you might say that. i was trying to think of a way to save you the work of covering the flaws, and like i said, not popcorn like you had, but texture.

new sheetrock? man, that would be a lot of work/expense.
how about tin ceilings? :P

ever seen swirled ceilings?

yeah, swampfox & gothzilla's house has swirled ceilings. we may do something like that. i've also been looking at doing a "orange peel" texture which is very light texture.

[Mommypooh]

well let me know how it turns out and what method you end up using.

[sizemic1]

I'm actually considering priming it to seal in the resedue and then hanging new sheetrock over it.

That actually might not be a bad idea...OR...why not call an asbestos abatement company to come out and give you some pricing and suggestions. If nothing else, you'd get some free advice. I just got through with a job that required lead and asbestos abatement of 6 old houses. The company we hired actually sprayed some sort of encapsulating material, much like the primer you mentioned, to keep the lead and asbestos from becoming airborne.

[blueindian]

That actually might not be a bad idea...OR...why not call an asbestos abatement company to come out and give you some pricing and suggestions. If nothing else, you'd get some free advice. I just got through with a job that required lead and asbestos abatement of 6 old houses. The company we hired actually sprayed some sort of encapsulating material, much like the primer you mentioned, to keep the lead and asbestos from becoming airborne.

yeah, i got some quotes. $1600/room to remove it :)

[Jenny]

yeah, i got some quotes. $1600/room to remove it :)

Ack! *cough* That's a lot of money! Did they at least offer to take you to dinner first?? lol