Popcorn ceiling removal

[Eric Oszczypala]

I was wondering if anyone here removed popcorn ceiling themselves.  I did some research and it doesn't look that hard: spray with water and scrape it off, then paint, is it that simple? or should i hire someone to remove it?  This is for my rental i just bought and want to do some renovations before i rent it out.

Thank you

[David D Painter]

@Eric Oszczypala  yes, that be the little jewel. I use a hand pump garden sprayer because it's easier to apply the water. You need to keep an area wet ahead of where you are working to make things easier. Try not to soak the Sheetrock. I HATE popcorn except in my stomach.