Say Goodbye to Messy Popcorn Ceilings: DIY Guide to Covering with Glue-Up Ceiling Tiles

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2020
  • Tired of messy popcorn removal? Achieve a flat ceiling without the hassle! Discover our DIY solution to cover popcorn ceilings with ease, choosing your desired texture and finish. [Link: www.decorativeceilingtiles.ne...]
    Transform your popcorn ceiling using our versatile tiles, suitable for various ceiling surfaces. No need for removal if your popcorn ceiling is in good condition. Say goodbye to skimming, priming, and painting!
    Watch as Ron Hazelton demonstrates the step-by-step installation of foam ceiling tiles over heavy popcorn texture, utilizing the perfect adhesive, InstantGrab 310. You'll learn everything, from surface preparation to finishing touches like crown molding and caulking. Get ready for a flawless, popcorn-free ceiling!
    Embark on your popcorn ceiling covering journey. Say hello to a beautifully upgraded space. Happy covering!
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  • @shinyam75
    @shinyam75 11 місяців тому +32

    Unlike other DIY tutorials, the steps are very clear, well-presented, and easy to understand. Thank you.

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  11 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for your kind words! Ron Hazelton is truly one of the best in DIY tutorials.

  • @ashleyfield63
    @ashleyfield63 2 роки тому +550

    As a retired fireman I can tell you that polystyrene ceiling tiles are banned in almost all first world countries as they are a terrible fire hazard causing fires to spread quickly across the ceiling and producing deadly toxic fumes. Very surprised indeed to see that they can still be purchased.

    • @vintagesteelgarage
      @vintagesteelgarage 2 роки тому +45

      I thought I'd travelled in time back to the 70's. Major fire hazard.

    • @sydsnott5042
      @sydsnott5042 2 роки тому +45

      Didn't they introduce a fire retardant polystyrene tile a few years back Ashley?

    • @goldilocks3593
      @goldilocks3593 2 роки тому +25

      Yep. Looks great - unfortunately a total fire hazard. So it’s a no from me.

    • @anitariley2681
      @anitariley2681 2 роки тому +14

      Umm, what alternative do you suggest ? a flame retardant one? All I have seen is plastic.

    • @tefinnegan5239
      @tefinnegan5239 2 роки тому +11

      @@sydsnott5042 ... That sounds extra super toxic. 😆

  • @SuzA8110
    @SuzA8110 Рік тому +54

    I covered up my bedroom ceiling with these tiles @ 15 years ago. It wasn't easy for a 4'10" woman who's afraid of climbing a ladder but I got it done. It looks great and is still holding strong.

    • @KristinaApplegate
      @KristinaApplegate 9 місяців тому +6

      i am impressed. i am 5 ft and every single time i try one of these ideas i end up injured, out a bunch of money, stressed out and miserable, and I end up doing a bunch of damage and making everything worse. But have I learned my lesson? Nope! I keep trying stuff haha

    • @TheAutumnWind_RN4L
      @TheAutumnWind_RN4L 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@KristinaApplegate funny how you sound exactly like me.

    • @andreamitchell4758
      @andreamitchell4758 Місяць тому

      did you paint them, I feel like they would look really unfinished without paint and just look like styrofoam

    • @SuzA8110
      @SuzA8110 Місяць тому

      @@andreamitchell4758 I did paint them before I put them up. Now days, I think you can buy them already painted.

    • @barbarapope4467
      @barbarapope4467 24 дні тому

      So my question is what kind of glue you use? Cause I want this in my bathroom ceiling but I want to make sure it will hold

  • @erikcaldwell2913
    @erikcaldwell2913 2 роки тому +11

    Well, I like my popcorn ceilings, and my beautiful light green walls. Looks very retro. Hey, if I like , that's all that matters. Nothing wrong with old school!!👊🤓👍

  • @wendywhite2642
    @wendywhite2642 2 роки тому +233

    As a retired technical writer whose career was creating useful instructions, may I commend you sir on the beautiful delivery of your ideas. You imparted your wisdom in each little vignette so brilliantly and succinctly that I received a picture in my head for each thing you talked about. You are a masterful communicator! 😁❤️

    • @lesdyrodriguez5895
      @lesdyrodriguez5895 2 роки тому +4

      My first language is spanish And I see everething clear on my spanish brain thats the way to teach .👍

    • @sampurnanandpant690
      @sampurnanandpant690 2 роки тому

      Well said..

    • @sampurnanandpant690
      @sampurnanandpant690 2 роки тому

      So true..

    • @isldgal
      @isldgal 2 роки тому

      So true. I was hoping he covered more topics.

    • @21TPhelan
      @21TPhelan 2 роки тому +2

      100% agree- was thinking the same thing as I listened/watched. Tremendous job, Sir!

  • @raineh4625
    @raineh4625 2 роки тому +98

    Love the true step by step guidance - too many people assume one knows the basics to tackle a project - thanks.

    • @georgegarcia2178
      @georgegarcia2178 2 роки тому

      THANCK YOU GREAT JOB GOD BLESS SIR.WOOOW LOOKING GOOD.

    • @zeldasmith6154
      @zeldasmith6154 2 роки тому

      I struggle with pounding a nail so the tutorial on is very welcomed.
      And from what I have seen in construction, guys struggle, too.
      If they taught people how to build a house instead of football, we'd probably be more adept.
      Maybe.

    • @stevepollard4783
      @stevepollard4783 2 роки тому

      @@georgegarcia2178 do not use these tiles, they are a fire hazzard. When they melt they will drip onto you.

  • @scotthanley8616
    @scotthanley8616 2 роки тому +19

    The look on your Assistant’s face when the second tile was installed. Priceless!

    • @KS-zc4jn
      @KS-zc4jn 2 роки тому +2

      I didn't catch it the first time. I had to go back and see it. 😄

    • @robertallen6710
      @robertallen6710 2 роки тому +3

      😁🤣🤗

    • @WelshWoman23
      @WelshWoman23 2 місяці тому

      was looking for this comment! 🤣

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  Місяць тому +2

      He was like: "No! Not there, Ron. You are overlapping the first tile lol"

  • @i-Am-What-i-NAM
    @i-Am-What-i-NAM Рік тому +1

    This guy's on the verge of ASMR and self-help. I feel better now

  • @wehttamgtrekce
    @wehttamgtrekce 2 роки тому +48

    You have a great sounding voice. I think you should narrate children’s stories.

    • @kkmlee205
      @kkmlee205 2 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same exact thing. lol.

  • @firetopman
    @firetopman 2 роки тому +12

    "Where never is heard, a superfluous word........" This was clear, concise, and pictured excellently. You have good taste as well. It's beautiful.

  • @donnamarie4443
    @donnamarie4443 2 роки тому +6

    I watched Ron Hazzleton every Saturday morning on t.v. for the home depot improvement.👍
    Glad to see him on UA-cam 👍

  • @KingsdaleNorth
    @KingsdaleNorth 2 роки тому +5

    Great narration. That is an Emmy award voice. You remind me of the wilderness guy, on the documentary occasionally aired on public tv.

  • @densalbeach1
    @densalbeach1 Рік тому +77

    Before considering this method there are two things to consider:
    Textured coatings very often contain asbestos about 5% Chrysotile (white asbestop) so try not to disturb e.g. Dont scrape!
    Polystyrene tiles are highly flammable and in the event of a fire they will provide a source of flammable material promoting the rapid spread of fire and the burning material will drip causing secondary fires. The smoke from the burning product is highly toxic and will rapidly spread to other parts of the property.

    • @eyerockart
      @eyerockart Рік тому +4

      Any good safer alternatives?

    • @densalbeach1
      @densalbeach1 Рік тому +10

      Easiest bet is to skim plaster over them or overplate with plaster board to give a smooth surface then paint, it will look like a new ceiling. The asbestos content is low about 5% (if confirmed to be an ACM) wear an FFP3 mask when screwing through plasterboard if thats the option you go for.

    • @dereckc9469
      @dereckc9469 Рік тому +2

      @@densalbeach1 wouldnt have thought the orig popcorn could handle the weight, especially wet from plaster, who knew

    • @densalbeach1
      @densalbeach1 Рік тому +1

      Two of the rooms in my house had stippled Artex (trade name for a textured coating) because of the age of the house I presumed that it predated the legislation banning the use of asbestos. I brought in a plasterer to skim both ceilings, the both now look great. To remove Artex a chemical has to be applied XTex is one that is regularly used do scrapes for electrical instalations etc.

    • @korona3103
      @korona3103 Рік тому

      ​@Target Buy a kit; you need to scrape a small sample into a plastic bag and send it to a lab for analysis. Wetting it allows for a fairly dust-free removal but wear disposable gloves and a mask.

  • @sydnidowney3598
    @sydnidowney3598 2 роки тому +66

    We covered our popcorn ceiling with the thinnest sheet rock available. It looks great.

    • @pegasusfly67
      @pegasusfly67 2 роки тому +3

      I'm living in a old mobile home. The ceiling is falling apart. You said you used thin sheet rock?

    • @rrjsc
      @rrjsc 2 роки тому +6

      Good idea. That also adds about another 30 mins or so of fire protection

    • @chadwhitfield6946
      @chadwhitfield6946 2 роки тому +2

      1/4 inch? That stuff is so light. You could've used a spray bottle and lightly wet the ceiling. Then it scrapes off easily. Makes a mess though. As long as you got a good finish man, because 1/4 inch is only 8 ft and means more but joints, it's just as fast to cover it.

    • @chadwhitfield6946
      @chadwhitfield6946 2 роки тому +1

      @@pegasusfly67 1/4 inch thick.

    • @adamarlem9863
      @adamarlem9863 2 роки тому +2

      Nobody told you how to easily take it down? Still can :)

  • @BBQNBLUES
    @BBQNBLUES 2 місяці тому +1

    Added a faux textured 'Tin celling' to my small bathroom. Went up so easy, adding a reflective aspect LOVE IT !

  • @ericreyes9871
    @ericreyes9871 2 роки тому +69

    Seems like piling on more stuff that you’ll end up pulling off once it no longer is trendy. I took off all the popcorn ceilings myself in all my rooms. It was a mess but well worth it. Love the look. Very clean.

    • @wendyturner21
      @wendyturner21 2 роки тому +5

      Nice to think all these renovations that are done in homes now.
      Are likely things like this, I was shocked to also see stick on tiles eh. Wth

    • @rowemiller7590
      @rowemiller7590 2 роки тому +3

      And it's the easiest way.gluing up those tiles would be tedious

    • @teresayeates3437
      @teresayeates3437 2 роки тому +2

      It is not a newoccurance, decor comes and goes. It is nice to have change.

    • @ExtremePainGames
      @ExtremePainGames 2 роки тому +8

      Take it from me these tiles look like someone's nightmare. You are correct stripping the ceilings makes them look like a million dollars. This guys " tv styrofoam packaging " being glued on his ceiling is an embarressment. The gaps he left on the top angle pigeons could make nests and ley eggs up there. I enjoyed the laugh though. I thought at the end he would say if you dont like this new look screw or nail on woood to hide the tile I found online. If the wood is an eye sore simple fill over it with brick. If the brick isnt no longer in fashion, simply drywall over the brick and if the smooth painted drywall isnt of your taste just get your ceilings re stippled.

    • @Kristenm28
      @Kristenm28 2 роки тому

      Those tiles never go out of style.

  • @stefangabor5985
    @stefangabor5985 2 роки тому +20

    I personally preferred the old view of the ceiling based on the outcome.

  • @fox656
    @fox656 2 роки тому +3

    I'm a GC and never thought of offering that option to my client. I will give them the option now. Thanks.

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  2 роки тому

      Hi Fox, great to hear from you! We offer free samples and discounts to PROs like yourself here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/free-samples-catalogs/ . There are many more unique products that we offer, from Faux Wood Beams to Seamless Wall Panels.

  • @eddiecarr6859
    @eddiecarr6859 2 роки тому +1

    Ron, it is good to see you still kicking. I use to watch your "how to shows" 35 years ago.

  • @Bejoysay
    @Bejoysay 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video, thank you! For fellow ND folks, this is perfect at 1.5x speed.

  • @marthamcarrillo1713
    @marthamcarrillo1713 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent tutorial and beautiful job done, thank you for explaining with detail and precision!

  • @mickyelmb
    @mickyelmb 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this alternative method. I have popcorn ceilings in my home and I thought I would have to remove it the hard way. This made the process so much easier and do able.

  • @barbaratg5230
    @barbaratg5230 2 роки тому

    Aren't they a fire Hazard?

  • @jeangray6863
    @jeangray6863 2 роки тому +5

    Your vocabulary is precise, one of the best video I every watch. Very explanatory.

  • @thewhoshow4064
    @thewhoshow4064 2 роки тому +27

    The open spaces were the crown molding meets the tiles looks bad...they should also be filled with a Spackle type of product

  • @ItsLayla305
    @ItsLayla305 2 роки тому +13

    You explain and showed everything in detail that wasn’t hard to follow nor understand. If you are a teacher, your students are extremely lucky. Thank you for this.🌹

  • @juicyjoye
    @juicyjoye Місяць тому

    I watch a lot of diy debunker videos. And I must say you gave THE BEST 👌🏾 D.I.Y. walk through I've seen I don't think you made a motion without explaining exactly what and why you did it. 🎉

  • @LiveLifeBeingThankful
    @LiveLifeBeingThankful 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh My Gosh, I love his calming voice.

  • @andreamcmakin5796
    @andreamcmakin5796 2 роки тому +32

    Our popcorn ceiling from the 1970s had asbestos in it. Might want to have any such ceilings tested before making modifications.

    • @wildamerican2771
      @wildamerican2771 2 роки тому

      I removed it in my house from the 80s now I’m nervous I may have screwed myself. Although most of the stuf I read says by the time my house was built it wasn’t used anymore.

    • @trumpthis2
      @trumpthis2 2 роки тому +3

      Asbestos is a concern for properties before 1973

    • @PlumbDrumb
      @PlumbDrumb 2 роки тому +2

      Same here. Turned out it was in all the other textured walls and in some old floor tiles under the carpet on the basement floor.
      Had to call in an abatement team before anyone would work on the house. What a pain!
      (house was built in 1969)

    • @szaki
      @szaki 2 роки тому +2

      Home Depot and others sell testing kit for asbestos and mailed to a testing center.
      These popcorn covering used very little asbestos if any, I heard!
      But testing it don't cost much!

    • @Vothtrucks
      @Vothtrucks 2 роки тому +1

      @@PlumbDrumb People still getting conned b y that BS still today ?! PEOPLE ! Asbestos is ONLY dangerous when it,s strands ( microscopic ) are cut or ground or in some way strewn into the air you are breathing. Put on a mask..... wet the product and take it down on a Saturday afternoon. ( saving a freakin fortune too ) On the same note..... dont lick the lead paint on your porch.... paint over it LOL I promise you wont become retarded !

  • @janeromeeks8862
    @janeromeeks8862 2 роки тому +24

    This is an excellent tutorial! Very easy to understand and encouraging. Thank you.🙂

  • @lanva4169
    @lanva4169 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful work and straight to the point. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!

  • @joeredman9354
    @joeredman9354 6 місяців тому

    I like this wise ole craftsman. He reminds me of a cross between a HS shop teacher and kindly grandpa...

  • @melodeev5487
    @melodeev5487 2 роки тому +8

    I guess I'm the only person left that actually prefers a popcorn ceiling. I was at a friend's place the other day who had a flat (?) regular painted ceiling and you could see every little imperfection throughout the whole house. It looked horrible. Plus, the texture of a popcorn ceiling is different than the smooth walls so it adds dimension and interest to the room. I even had the type of popcorn ceiling that you can clean with a damp mop sprayed in my kitchen. I love it!

    • @justbenice7448
      @justbenice7448 Рік тому

      Just curious, how do you clean the ceiling? Mine get dusty especially where the a/c vents are. Thank you in advance.

    • @justbenice7448
      @justbenice7448 Рік тому

      ​@@SimonWoodburyForget Thank you for the information! Sounds like a plan. Since there's asbestos involved I think I'll wear a n95 mask so as not to breathe any of the particulates.

    • @justbenice7448
      @justbenice7448 Рік тому

      @@SimonWoodburyForget Not sure what you're babbling about. I know the age of my house and that there's a much higher risk of asbestos contamination IF I were to opt for removal. Here in the US we utilize the services of professionals who are licensed and certified by the state for asbestos abatement.

    • @justbenice7448
      @justbenice7448 Рік тому

      @@SimonWoodburyForget Having trouble following along?

  • @Lily_The_Pink972
    @Lily_The_Pink972 2 роки тому +65

    I cannot believe that polystyrene ceiling tiles are still available and in use anywhere in the world! We used to use them in the UK but no longer as they are a massive fire hazard. And even without the fire hazard, they're incredibly difficult to remove when you no longer like them.

    • @stevenmeadows6917
      @stevenmeadows6917 2 роки тому

      There's always one asshole.....

    • @thequietroom3991
      @thequietroom3991 2 роки тому +9

      @@stevenmeadows6917 I'm sorry to say this sir but a poster pointing out the elevated risk of fire spread is not an arsehole. Polystyrene is highly flammable and emits noxious gasses when ignited. Go ahead and put them in if you like, but do not cast aspersions on someone's opinion if it was well intentioned. I'm going to guess you're an anti vax conspiracy theorist too right?

    • @MrHemi4spd
      @MrHemi4spd 2 роки тому

      @@thequietroom3991 i wouldnt take this "vax" for all the tea in China. But I also think these are a huge fire hazzard. Go figure huh🤯.
      For all those that dont consider what materials do when exposed to fire please look up what happened at summerland in '73.

    • @stevenmeadows6917
      @stevenmeadows6917 2 роки тому +2

      @@thequietroom3991 Hey, I don't sugar coat anything.

    • @thequietroom3991
      @thequietroom3991 2 роки тому +4

      @@stevenmeadows6917 big difference between sugar coating and making a completely disrespectful and unnecessary comment on an individual, but whatever.

  • @paulamartin591
    @paulamartin591 Місяць тому +1

    The popcorn ceilings are attractive.

  • @evolutionangel1
    @evolutionangel1 2 роки тому +1

    You are a very good teacher sir

  • @salimerekhorami5039
    @salimerekhorami5039 2 роки тому +4

    He does it with such care ❤️ hard to find such meticulous work nowadays

    • @truantray
      @truantray Рік тому

      You think that crown molding was meticulous?

  • @Combat_Pyro
    @Combat_Pyro 2 роки тому +66

    If you cut your caulk tube open on an angle (like is typically indicated on the side of the nozzle) rather than the perpendicular opening shown in this video it makes a nicer smother bead that really smoothes out nice with a moistened finger tip afterwards.

    • @lilyalexi3905
      @lilyalexi3905 2 роки тому +1

      You are correct... that's how I learned to cut the tip of caulk tube for easier application.

    • @sarahahotan6340
      @sarahahotan6340 2 роки тому

      Very nice work

    • @matthewcunningham1190
      @matthewcunningham1190 Рік тому +1

      That isn’t caulk it’s adhesive he cut it right you want a blob not a nice small line.

    • @matthewcunningham1190
      @matthewcunningham1190 Рік тому

      My bad haha I see he used caulk later in the video

  • @vickigonya9432
    @vickigonya9432 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed your tutorial. Clear, concise, tips for success, covered all aspects, I prefer white lightening caulk, I find dap caulk opens up every time! I love the crown molding addition. Cutting it upside down is a tip learned by experience. 😂 Thank you for that!!!

  • @BentonMiddleton
    @BentonMiddleton 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this. I'm a retired acoustical ceiling man and as such, I'm glad to see these options are available for homeowners everywhere. I'm also starting my own build later this year and will keep you in mind.

    • @BentonMiddleton
      @BentonMiddleton 3 місяці тому

      I normally did the standard celotex or Armstrong using grid from Donn or Chicago Metallic. But I want to briefly tell you of a custom bank job I did in Jacksonville. FLA in the late 80's...
      We framed gold thinline grid 5'x5', 35' high. Yeah... 35' up.the tiles were 473/4"x47-3/4", concave, center rise about 3-4". Each tile had two lions standing almost upright fighting each other. The job took four of us three weeks, but it was a glorious sight when we finished.

  • @debrakimbrough142
    @debrakimbrough142 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent instructional video! To the point,. And, the videotaping was in sync with what was being said.

  • @kch650
    @kch650 2 роки тому +29

    Great idea ! ! Especially for those that have the resources, etc. to do that. Tried do it yourself stuff and found that it didn't work out very well on many projects because we really didn't have the necessary skills. Well, we live with what we have. Most importantly, we have a home, shelter. For that we are grateful and blessed. We realize many people don't even have that. So, be thankful and grateful for what you do have.

    • @robertallen6710
      @robertallen6710 2 роки тому +1

      I had to pay $$$ to have mine removed...didn't have the skills/inclination...but had to get it removed as it (popcorn ceiling texture) was done in the asbestos era and didn't know if mine had it or not....great attitude on your part tho'!

  • @alpena2266
    @alpena2266 2 роки тому +2

    I love my popcorn ceilings.

  • @CVenza
    @CVenza 3 місяці тому

    Just loved the entire presentation from ordering to receiving the package and application. Thank you thank you!

  • @angelaferreira5177
    @angelaferreira5177 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent explanation for those who are no familiar with remodeling. I love it thanks

  • @stevearnott7693
    @stevearnott7693 2 роки тому +58

    Polystyrene? Seriously? I have been to many fires and this stuff is lethal.

    • @geoffreycooper8221
      @geoffreycooper8221 2 роки тому +12

      Thought they had banned these as fire hazard

    • @Sheri77
      @Sheri77 2 роки тому +12

      People are falling for the covid vaccine BS, why not this?

    • @bonniestripe2818
      @bonniestripe2818 2 роки тому +9

      Do not do this. Very dangerous in a fire. Drips down when melts 👎

    • @carolnicoll9988
      @carolnicoll9988 2 роки тому +8

      Cannot believe that this is being suggested it is an extremely dangerous fire hazard.

    • @ginac7640
      @ginac7640 2 роки тому +7

      These tiles are banned in some countries and properties can fail fire checks for having them fitted, huge fire hazard!

  • @ritris5165
    @ritris5165 Рік тому

    Very well put-together video, concise and to the point.

  • @richg3411
    @richg3411 2 роки тому +1

    OMG...I remember Ron from TV years ago (1990's) on The House Doctor!!!

  • @wambamshookeran9759
    @wambamshookeran9759 2 роки тому +31

    Could you do a video about removing polystyrene tiles off of a once-popcorn ceiling?

  • @phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi
    @phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi 2 роки тому +3

    I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial. You have a pleasant teaching tone and you were very clear on each step by step directive. Thank you for sharing.

  • @najjbellmprod
    @najjbellmprod 2 роки тому

    Precise and clean job .Bravo !!!!

  • @lornastone7602
    @lornastone7602 2 роки тому +2

    love your directions! Anyone, including those with 0 experience, can follow these directions. Good on you

  • @nothing0062
    @nothing0062 2 роки тому +6

    Yeah, let's clad our ceilings with a fire hazard. Good idea! I'm guessing the US had the same problem with asbestos in Artex (or other makes of textured finishes) as the UK, so the best thing to do is skim over it.

  • @leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181
    @leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181 2 роки тому +4

    You are so thorough. Great job, looks so pretty 👍🏼

  • @andrewfyakim525
    @andrewfyakim525 2 роки тому

    Dittos on the post below. In my past career I too wrote technical newsletters and countless other articles and instructions/directions.... you are a superb communicator!

  • @LonnyMacDougall
    @LonnyMacDougall Рік тому +1

    Great presentation, perfect instructions...Well Done!

  • @weebeedesigns
    @weebeedesigns 2 роки тому +4

    "Everything old becomes new again" or so they say. If the ceiling is clean and in good shape leave it be. There are probably other things in a home that age that should be updated for a bigger impact. I pick my battles!

  • @LegionOfWeirdos
    @LegionOfWeirdos 2 роки тому +6

    1 - Polystyrene is a fire hazard
    2 - As long as they aren't the old asbestos installations from the 50s or 60s, popcorn ceilings are pretty easy to remove.

  • @mijalic1
    @mijalic1 Рік тому

    Great tutorial. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.

  • @c0pyimitati0n
    @c0pyimitati0n 2 роки тому +2

    This video is so well done! It reminds me of the old Bob Vila tv show 😁

  • @richardwilliams3152
    @richardwilliams3152 3 роки тому +34

    You should have done the crown molding first, the way you did it left huge gaps where it touched the textured tiles.

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Richard, that is another way to go but if the molding's "lip" is not wide enough, it will not look great either. Most people, believe it or not, prefer gaps. There is also the option of using a filler tile where you can use a design less deep around the perimeter which will not have gaps and can be butted up easier.

    • @cheryldietrich7020
      @cheryldietrich7020 3 роки тому +2

      This is the problem we had, we had installed 3D PVC 2 by 2 ft ceiling tile, we could not apply crown due to big gaps near the wall. We may have to uninstall tiles to edge of wall & install 2 inch trim against the wall, then apply crown molding since we do not have any gaps.

    • @philmarquez8707
      @philmarquez8707 2 роки тому +6

      I agree molding should have been put up first..

  • @johnbunyan5834
    @johnbunyan5834 2 роки тому +5

    In England, ceiling tiles can now be bought , made from incombustible vinyl.
    However, such tiles still remind me of those awful dangerous polystyrene tiles that could come, flaming , down if a fire broke out. Also the edge coving was equally ghastly. After a few years, badly installed tiles came adrift.
    I have had some of my Artexed ( peppercorn) ceilings skimmed over , by a skilled plasterer; yes all furniture and carpets must be well covered, but the result is a beautifully smooth ceiling. I then had gyproc coving installed , to finish off the rooms.
    The white result does not need painting , for quite a few years.

  • @roybatty6328
    @roybatty6328 2 роки тому

    Excellent Do-it-yourself project.

  • @rezalellahi9202
    @rezalellahi9202 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for posting this video. You have no idea how helpful your video was.

  • @dannysgirl1549
    @dannysgirl1549 2 роки тому +15

    We had a popcorn ceiling once. Instead of taking it down we had it skim coated. You would never know it was ever a popcorn ceiling.

    • @jennynb42
      @jennynb42 2 роки тому +2

      My mom did this at her house too!

    • @MissMarshall
      @MissMarshall 2 роки тому +1

      How much did it cost you?

    • @watchingfirs
      @watchingfirs 2 роки тому +1

      That's what I want to do. The fire risk of these tiles concerns me. It's lovely, but potentially toxic.

    • @dannysgirl1549
      @dannysgirl1549 2 роки тому

      @@MissMarshall it cost us about three hundred dollars for the labor. We paid separately for the materials.

    • @CredentialedFM
      @CredentialedFM Рік тому

      @@dannysgirl1549 wow. When did you have it done?

  • @tinase5652
    @tinase5652 2 роки тому +1

    Wow amazing transformation thank you Sir

  • @shadrachpatricks5604
    @shadrachpatricks5604 Рік тому

    Love the detail! Great job!

  • @bonsailady
    @bonsailady 3 роки тому +12

    I'm glad I found this video , thank you for sharing this video now we can start our project.

  • @iammedusa2600
    @iammedusa2600 2 роки тому +13

    This is a wonderful video! We were literally about to scrape our popcorn ceilings. Buying ceiling tiles is wayyyyyy better. Thank you for clear and precise instructions.

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  2 роки тому

      Hi, great to hear that the video was able to provide an idea for your ceiling. We carry many different designs here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/glue-up-ceiling-tiles/

    • @antoinebonorchis
      @antoinebonorchis 2 роки тому +3

      Very dangerous to put on ceiling in case of fire. Not recommended in UK.

    • @sydnidowney3598
      @sydnidowney3598 2 роки тому +1

      We covered our popcorn ceiling with the thinnest Sheetrock available. It was relatively easy and looks great. Also not a busy ceiling pattern wise.

  • @lmartin3601
    @lmartin3601 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @pinkmcgalaxy5889
    @pinkmcgalaxy5889 Рік тому

    I love the calm voice of this man. I will do as he says to get a perfect job done, but I will use a laser level.

  • @iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076
    @iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 2 роки тому +13

    Nothing like putting extremely flammable styrofoam all over your ceiling. If you were trying to escape your house during a fire this stuff would turn into almost a liquid drip down on you and cause severe burns

    • @amandabruesch8247
      @amandabruesch8247 2 роки тому +1

      I don't sit around worrying about things like that.

    • @iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076
      @iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 2 роки тому +2

      @@amandabruesch8247it's very serious ua-cam.com/video/mQDFgsAWRBo/v-deo.html
      This is a fire that happened in a nightclub the ceiling was covered in soundproofing foam a very similar material to what that man is applying on the ceiling in the video. Most of the people who survived this fire wish they hadn't because the pain is so bad from the Burns

    • @erikwoods821
      @erikwoods821 2 роки тому +4

      @@amandabruesch8247 Well you SHOULD!!

    • @AndrewLumsden
      @AndrewLumsden 2 роки тому +2

      @@amandabruesch8247 your funeral.

    • @amandabruesch8247
      @amandabruesch8247 2 роки тому

      @@AndrewLumsden I bet you are afraid of the common cold too, huh? When did men become such cowards, sheesh!

  • @glenbutler9611
    @glenbutler9611 2 роки тому +5

    Kudos sir! A job well done, well articulated, well explained!! Every DIY blogger should follow your example.. do the job first then narrate from written talking points! This process eliminates mindless chatter and rambling👍🏽

  • @GeorgeInShanghai
    @GeorgeInShanghai 2 роки тому

    Soothing voice makes the job seemingly easier

  • @patton67
    @patton67 2 роки тому

    I thought I was watching a PBS documentary. What a narration!

  • @jdy0173
    @jdy0173 2 роки тому +20

    Very thin and extremely dangerous, all it takes is a small fire and they release toxic fumes while turning that small fire into an inferno very quickly.
    Ask anybody in the fire service about these and don't expect a kind reaction if you tell them you are thinking about covering your ceiling with them.

  • @davidmccracken1083
    @davidmccracken1083 2 роки тому

    Excellent step by step video.

  • @sarat.4404
    @sarat.4404 Рік тому +1

    FANTASTIC video thank you!

    • @curtischildress9580
      @curtischildress9580 Рік тому

      Get plastic or tin ceiling tiles...polystyrene is dangerous flamable. I'm redoing a bathroom ceiling using the super nice plastic ceiling tiles. Various colors available. Make the center mark at the center of the main light fixture & not the center of the room or else the main fixture can look oddly placed. Plastic border trim can also be bought. ...The polystyrene tiles & such are used a lot to create ceilngs for theater stage sets, room mock-ups for companies to make artificial rooms to show off their furniture & appliances & home decor & other items for sale...polystyrene can surely be bought & is used by cheap house flippers to make their redone homes look nicer. Basically the polystyrene catches fire & spreads real fast & has bad toxic fumes. Be careful.

  • @moewilson4605
    @moewilson4605 2 роки тому +21

    I did this in my small powder room. Really love the look. For the larger rooms I plan on removing it altogether. If anyone is buying a new build home, stress to the builder that you want flat ceilings, no popcorn or they will go ahead and do the popcorn as it is cheaper. I hate the stuff and as I bought an older home, it is everywhere. Thank you to the people who mentioned asbestos being used in the 70’s in the popcorn ceilings. I am most likely okay but will do testing anyway as a precaution.

    • @truth.speaker
      @truth.speaker 2 роки тому +3

      Polystyrene panels are a significant fire risk

  • @JamesBeneventi
    @JamesBeneventi Рік тому +3

    This is not a DYI for a home decor upgrade but rather a Step by Step instruction guide on how to build your personal oven and tomb.

    • @curtischildress9580
      @curtischildress9580 Рік тому

      I know. The idea is good. The material used is bad. I'm redoing a bathroom ceiling with plastic ceiling tiles & trim...the cost is very reasonable & the tiles can be painted as a future decor change. ...I was shocked to see polystyrene for a real home. Polystyrene materials are used fairly often to build room mockups for companies to use as mobile displays to showcase their products for sale.

  • @fernandaperretti8501
    @fernandaperretti8501 2 роки тому

    The best video ever !! Thank you so much!!!

  • @notyourmama6511
    @notyourmama6511 2 роки тому

    Wow. Where have you been all my life. !!!!

  • @bcreason
    @bcreason 2 роки тому +4

    I did a very similar installation but the tiles snap into a grid that screws into the ceiling. There’s a bathroom above that sometimes leaks and we wanted to be able to access the ceiling in case of leaks. The plastic tiles are water proof and we can just pull them down if we need to.
    You can now buy low voltage pot lights that are 1/2 an inch thick. I cut circles in the center of some of the tiles and glued the pot lights into them. Since it’s low voltage I cut the wires that came with the lights and extended them with thin bell wire that I simply fed through the grid. You can do this as the low voltage is safe to touch or even short out. There’s not enough power in the wires for them to heat up when shorted or enough voltage to give you a shock if you touch them.
    I now have pot lights exactly in the center of the tiles and I didn’t have to cut holes in the drywall ceiling.

  • @Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove
    @Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove 2 роки тому +8

    If you like the look of those panels, go for it, this is a good instructional video. However, removing a popcorn ceiling isn't difficult and should take less time and money than installing those panels. I just did this throughout my own home. It went a lot faster and was easier than I thought it would be. After I was done, I let the ceiling completely dry, and then used some drywall mud and sanding to fix a few problematic areas. Once I was done, I used some white ceiling paint, and it looked perfect.

    • @AStanton1966
      @AStanton1966 2 роки тому +1

      Another way to go is to texture the white paint with a special sand that is sold to mix with the paint. I just removed the popcorn in my garage and used this sand finish on it. Removing that popcorn ceiling was one of the worse DIY jobs I ever did. I made a big mess--even in a garage!

    • @Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove
      @Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove 2 роки тому +2

      @@AStanton1966 Yeah, it's messy, and I suppose there were different methods used to apply it, so how it comes off might vary based on the way it was applied. But on mine, I just used a spray bottle and a 10" taping knife. It came off very easy. Very messy, but very easy.

    • @ellakajfasz2569
      @ellakajfasz2569 Рік тому +1

      We did ours too. Not that difficult.

    • @SoBayK80
      @SoBayK80 9 місяців тому

      Ours had plaster in the mix, it was a nightmare to remove.

    • @joeg4707
      @joeg4707 7 місяців тому +1

      Unless it's older popcorn with asbestos.

  • @mariowoodsN5
    @mariowoodsN5 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! That’s outstanding, I’ve been wanting to do Thai as my house is full of popcorn, outstanding video and I subscribed for all videos👍🥰🇺🇸📡🎬

  • @marvineblackburn7846
    @marvineblackburn7846 2 роки тому

    Thanks...I'm going to try this!

  • @Ameylynn
    @Ameylynn 3 роки тому +6

    wow... what a transformation and even people like me can do this on their own!

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much! If you need any help or samples, please contact our support at 866-297-0380 or visit www.decorativeceilingtiles.net

    • @AndrewLumsden
      @AndrewLumsden 2 роки тому

      Polystyrene tiles are a SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD.

  • @chrisbonney7563
    @chrisbonney7563 2 роки тому +18

    I agree with the other people commenting on the fire hazard, I've seen videos of these on fire, quite terrifying! The best way to get rid of the popcorn is to scrape off all of the high spots and put up 1/2 inch sheet rock, you can locate the joists by drilling since it would not matter if you leave some holes, it's possible the popcorn was put up to hide cracks in a plaster ceiling (50s era house) in that case use hardened Philips screws to attach the sheetrock since the joists are probably oak and extremely hard after all this time (I know because I remodeled a 50's era house)

    • @nathanmcguire2192
      @nathanmcguire2192 2 роки тому +2

      You should always test for asbestos, popcorn ceiling is notorious for containing asbestos as it was popular at the same time that asbestos was used in building materials. Scraping it off or drilling into it releases all the fibres.
      It’s sad to see people who think they know best posting all this potentially dangerous advice on UA-cam.
      I agree about the fire hazard but exposure to friable asbestos to your whole family is also a major health risk that needs to be considered.

  • @deneenjackson9841
    @deneenjackson9841 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful 🥰

  • @lolafalana6960
    @lolafalana6960 2 роки тому

    Impeccable. Thank you, sir!

  • @Nrh21
    @Nrh21 2 роки тому +8

    What about the gap between the trim and tile? Looks bad in the after shot. Same with the vent noticeable gaps all around it??

  • @Natureisbeautiful22
    @Natureisbeautiful22 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you for the precise directions. I can’t wait to transform my ceiling:)

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  2 роки тому +1

      Hello Michelle, glad you like the directions provided by Ron. If you need to order, we have many designs to choose from here: www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/styrofoam-ceiling-tiles-20x20/

  • @rebawilson3879
    @rebawilson3879 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! Very creative 😊

  • @summerwinter4
    @summerwinter4 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @theyuha
    @theyuha 2 роки тому +8

    I thought the popcorn ceiling looked better, it was clean and also is more fire resistant. it also had nice neat corners. But when they get damaged or dirty they can be hard to repair so it looks nice again. I am looking for something to put over an existing ceiling but do not want styrofoam or plastic on my ceiling.

    • @rheawilson229
      @rheawilson229 2 роки тому +1

      Same what did you come up with. Maybe tin tiles

    • @griswald7156
      @griswald7156 2 роки тому

      I’ve just had my popcorn bathroom ceiling done ..it looks fabulous…my plumber did it…its tongue and groove faux white wood…
      They are very flimsy lightweight plastic planks. The ceiling is battened with one and a half inch square beams ,then you just tack on the planks..it really does look good so check it out..im in the UK..your plumbers merchant will stock it and your plumber will fit it..got ceiling splits ? Forget them with this joyous stuff ..just give them a wipe..no more ceiling painting..it looks great.

  • @zaedlo
    @zaedlo 2 роки тому +3

    I think Polystyrene tiles are outlawed in most countries now because of the fire risk.

    • @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc
      @DecorativeCeilingTilesInc  2 роки тому

      This is simply not true. The tiles are widely manufactured in Germany, Poland, Russia, etc. and used worldwide.

  • @freedomredemption9929
    @freedomredemption9929 2 роки тому +1

    Very well explain video. Thank you Sir.

  • @hopeandgracetompkins3707
    @hopeandgracetompkins3707 2 роки тому +1

    Great idea. Thank you

  • @Uberqueenbee
    @Uberqueenbee 2 роки тому +3

    You should teach others how to make their DYI videos so expertly!
    Pleasure to watch.

  • @kathleenziggrl5224
    @kathleenziggrl5224 2 роки тому +5

    What's wrong with popcorn ceilings?

    • @investigativereports1622
      @investigativereports1622 2 роки тому

      So True! If you have a pop corn ceiling with the beautiful Glitter and in great shape, they look ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    • @user-zq1xf3lz8y
      @user-zq1xf3lz8y Місяць тому

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