If you can make popcorn, then you can apply popcorn texture to a ceiling according to
Help Around the House host Henry Harrison. On his elbow grease scale of one to four, Harrison gives this job a two.
Tools:
hopper gun and compressor
paint tray
paint suit and glasses
stepladder
putty knife
paint mixer
paint roller
masking tape
drop cloths
ceiling texture
primer sealer
spackle
Steps:
1. Fill any dents or imperfections in the ceiling with spackling compound (figure A), then apply a coat of primer with a roller. Allow the primer to dry at least four hours.
2. While it's drying, mask off the walls and floor with masking tape and tarps, plastic sheets or drop cloths (figure B). Once you fire up the texture sprayer things will get a bit messy.
3. Put on the paint suit, including a head sock and safety glasses, to avoid being texturized yourself (figure C).
4. Pour some texture mix in a lage bucket and mix according to directions. Use a paint mixer attachment to achieve a nice blend. The mixture is ready when it's the consistency of nice, thick porridge (figure D).
5. Fill the hopper with texture mixture and fire up the compressor. Take an old board or large piece of cardboard and use it for target practice to get the feel of the machine before assaulting the ceiling (figure E).
6. Spray light and keep moving to avoid over-saturating any area (figure F). Use multiple, light coats and allow the texture time to dry between coats. If you spray the texture on too thickly it will just drip off the ceiling and you'll have to do it all over again.
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