How To Cover Popcorn Ceiling Without Removing It | Skim Coating Over Popcorn Ceiling

Here's how to cover popcorn ceiling without removing it. Skim coating over popcorn ceiling is the best way to go if you have painted popcorn ceilings that are hard to scrape off. All of the tools and supplies I used are linked right below. This is episode #6 of my "Bathroom Makeover On A Budget" series, you can watch the rest here:    • Bathroom Makeover On A Budget Series   Links followed by *AF are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Bucket scoop: https://amzn.to/3slk0jP *AF Mud mixer for drill: https://amzn.to/34kJZQs *AF Mud pan: https://amzn.to/3utPEON *AF Taping knife: https://amzn.to/34hcSgy *AF putty knife: https://amzn.to/34D8OXs *AF Drywall sanding sponge: https://amzn.to/35Yljhj *AF Drywall sanding sheets (for hand sander): https://amzn.to/3GqecdS *AF Hand held sander: https://amzn.to/3B9I9Oj *AF Pole sander head: https://amzn.to/3shXuZf *AF sanding/extension pole: https://amzn.to/3seJ3F2 *AF 5 Gal bucket w/ lid USG Plus3 (lightweight joint compound): https://www.homedepot.com/p/USG-Sheet... Anti-fog goggles: https://amzn.to/3uvkaI1 *AF Dust mask: https://amzn.to/3JcprZj *AF Gloves Drywall sponge Water I've previously shared a couple of other videos dealing with popcorn ceilings but this is the first time I've shared how to smooth out popcorn ceilings by applying a skim coat instead of scraping the popcorn texture off. Acoustic ceilings are ugly and awful and there's not always an easy answer on what you should do to get rid of them! If you have unpainted popcorn ceilings you can scrape the texture off first and then apply a skim coat to your unfinished drywall ceiling. If you're wanting to go that route, you can check out my tutorial here:    • How To Remove Popcorn Ceiling And Skim Coa...   I've also shared a video all about how to remove popcorn ceilings easily. You can remove popcorn in 5 minutes (If it's not painted)! You can check that video out right here:    • How To Remove Popcorn Ceilings Easily | Re...   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 0:24 mixing joint compound 1:35 1st coat 4:28 2nd coat 6:09 3rd/finish coat 7:47 sanding ceiling 9:12 why there are bubbles in your skim coat 10:13 wipe off dust 11:00 filling in bubbles/holes 11:52 final sanding 12:24 final wipe down 12:42 final results Click here to subscribe and don't miss my next DIY project!    / @theniftynester   Follow me on Instagram: Instagram:   / theniftynester   Follow me on Pinterest:   / the_nifty_nester   Follow me on Facebook:   / the-nifty-nester-100341618192258   Check out my blog: www.theniftynester.com Thank you so much for watching! you can reach me at [email protected] Please Remember: While I do my best to make sure my video contains accurate information, I am not a professional and am not responsible for any direct or indirect injury or damages that may occur in connection to any of the information contained here. Complete these projects featured on my channel at your own risk and seek a professional for consultation if you have any questions. Let's all be safe and have fun! #popcornceilings #skimcoat #texturedceilings