does this work well removing popcorn ceilings
1121040
Not really. A considerable amount of dust escapes from the shroud as you sand, and it takes a lot of pressure to grind it off.
1121041
Yes, it works will in final prep. You still need to wet & scrape before sanding. I can no longer do popcorn ceilings without it.
1121042
All is well and good removing popcorn finish with this sander, but BEWARE no matter how much this says "dust free", popcorn ceilings are known for having asbestos. There are tests to find out. If so, I recommend full garb, tenting room off, and definitely wearing a respirator no matter what! Popcorn finish should be wet so as not to spread asbestos, but this sander won't work with wet so it's worth researching BEFORE tackling a popcorn ceiling with this sander!
1121043
There woulkd be an awful lot of dust made in the process that would not be sucked up by the machine. A person would be likely to damage the sheet rock surface with all the pressure that would needed to be applied to get the popcorn finish off. It might be cheaper to put a 3/8" thick sheet of new sheet rock on the ceiling and finish it out than the cost of labor, and machine to sand it off.
1533774
It worKS well for ours. We have a very high ceiling and it does a pretty good job
430444
Hmm, not sure. I've put it on a popcorn ceiling before and it didn't mark it, but it was only there for about a day, so not sure about the long-term effects. The weight distribution seems to prevent any kind of damage.I'd say if the ceiling seems sturdy(would you feel comfortable punching it, or would your hand go through?) then go for it!
777565
hi!!! yes it does mine is carpet and popcorn ceiling and it still holds pretty good.
2036124
I don't have textured ceilings. But if you have popcorn ceiling, I think it would get pretty messy being that you have to press the flat part of the handle against the ceiling.
1623951
Probably not very good. It picks up cigarette ash and very small cookie crumbs. I've used it to clean out my silverware drawer and kitchen table of spilled salt and small cracker crumbs. It doesn't pick up hair very good. It's also got a very small holding chamber. I suggest getting one and trying it in your car. If it doesn't work there you haven't lost any money because it will work great in your kitchen or computer room.
2102694
I wet the surface with a spray bottle of warm water. It makes it a little messier, but the tool contains much of the mess, but protecting floors, etc, still required. Tool can be used without wetting, but you run a bigger risk of damaging the drywall under the popcorn.
395627
Although it doesn't specifically mention a popcorn ceiling, I would bet it would work. One caution, you would have to cover anything in the room including any carpet. It will bleach out anything it contacts, including the person applying it. My motorhome has a ceiling covered in carpet and it completely removed water stains from a roof leak.
360742
Yes. We have 10 foot ceilings and my husband uses this once a month to dust the fan blades. He does use a step stool so he doesn't have to reach as far.
483607
I agree with Deidre W. I would not do that. Altho I applied it over SOME ceiling cracks , was pretty smooth surface, besides , I think it would tend to pull the popcorn off.
1393492
That is why I bought it. It works great especially on "popcorn" ceilings that are impossible to paint with brush or roller. Cleanup is a bother so try to mask off and paint all the ceilings you are going to do at once.
1919584
You can use it for spray ceiling but I never use it for popcorn texture so can't tell.
1972210
if you are looking for a sander to sand a large flat area then this is a good sander for you. I used it for sanding 1x8x8 boards and it worked great. Also I used it with a dust extractor and punched holes in my sand paper with a standard hole punch. Doing this removes the dust so that you are not sanding the dust, only the surface. This make the job go much faster. But since you are looking at sanding a ceiling I think maybe something on a pole so that you can sand from the ground??? Unless you feel like sanding upside down for extended peroids of time.
733545
if you open it , put the oil in and then the popcorn in yes, I don't see why it wouldn't work but it's an expensive way to do it.
1242593
It does a pretty good job of catching most of the dust with the vacuume attachment but I wouldn't use it with asbestos. I am super happy with this sander and wouldn't do another ceiling without it. Good luck.
360740
Yes, you can clean ceiling fans with this. It locks in different positions. Pad also comes off for easy cleaning.
1317005
Works on walls for sure, I see no reason why it would not work on ceilings as well. There is very little dripping from the cleaning head, but there is obviously moisture from the steam left on any surface cleaned,whether flat or wall. Hope this helps.